Voices of Resilience Exhibit Garners Media Attention
“History is not in a big dusty book, it is in the heart of all of us.” Janine Fondon, Guest Curator “We all have something to contribute and our story…
Learning in the Freest Form at the Museums
The sheer size of the exhibit made me feel like a mere spectator of something far larger than myself, which draws astonishing parallels to the climate crisis we are living…
Native American Heritage Month
Each November, the United States celebrates Native American Heritage. At the Museums we honored indigenous peoples by sharing objects and artwork from our collections on social media and as part…
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. We participated by featuring Hispanic artists from our collections on social media and as part of…
Safari Dan: Poison Dart Frogs
Poison dart frogs are active during the day. Their brilliant colors warn predators of their toxic nature. They are tropical rain forest dwellers in Central and South America. Most…
In Gratitude to David Starr (1922-2019)
"As a catalyst and a visionary, David Starr leveraged his considerable skills, influence and expertise to preserve and expand the Springfield Museums for generations to come," said Kay Simpson, CEO…
Johnson’s Bookstore, A History
Johnson’s Bookstore, an iconic Main Street institution in Springfield, Massachusetts, for over a century, was established by Henry R. Johnson in 1893. It was owned and managed by four generations…
Mallary Family Donates Pynchon Medal
The descendants of Lucy Walker Mallary, recipient of a Pynchon Medal in 1928, gathered in the Deco Room of the DMFA on Sunday, May 12th (Mother’s Day), for a reunion…
Unfinished Things: The Use of Drawing in Isabel Bishop’s Paintings
Rather than creating stereotypical or sexualized images as some of her male contemporaries did, Bishop produced beautiful representations of real women going about their daily lives. Isabel Bishop (American, 1902-1988)…
Five Reasons to Take a Class at the Museum School
Creativity is one of the essential ingredients to innovation, and innovation leads to positive change. The Springfield Museums’ Museum School is a wonderful way to nurture creativity and keep yourself…