Vaccination Advocates Boost Confidence!
We spoke with community leaders in support of building vaccine confidence. Here is what they said.
The Future of the Springfield Science Museum
Did you know that our newly-appointed Director of Science is the first woman to hold the position in more than 70 years? Jenny Powers recently chatted with Zydalis Bauer of…
Behind the Scenes: Taxidermy
Did you ever wonder about what goes on “behind the scenes” at the Springfield Museums? Every now and then we like to lift the curtain to let our visitors know…
Have you heard about Rain Gardens?
Did you know that the Springfield Museums have a rain garden on our campus? We do, and you can find it -on the right-hand side of the Kilroy House, across…
ISS Interactive Virtual Tour
The Springfield Science Museum was recently granted the long-term loan of a large, touch-screen interactive, virtual tour of the International Space Station (ISS). The loan was made by the National…
View the Entries in Our Virtual Earth Day Contest
This year marked the 31st annual Earth Day Festival celebrated at the Springfield Museums. Due to pandemic restrictions on outdoor gathering capacities, we invited the public to join us virtually…
STEM Experiment: Grow Your Own Crystals
Crystals are solids that form when their atoms are arranged into orderly, repeating structures. Using some kitchen chemistry you can create the right environment to grow your own crystals for…
Climate Connections: Marlene Yu’s Disappearing Forest I and II
In my search for the variations of the many faces in nature, I have found that nature provides an infinite source of inspiration for artistic expression. I love the many…
Book Recommendation: The Element In The Room
Track down the amazing matter around you and it can give you clues to the universe itself. Join Sherlock Ohms, the super-scientific detective in The Element In The Room. This…