Get ready for an Extraordinary Adventure! Step into the world of Wild Kratts® to explore the secret lives of amazing creatures in this special exhibit. Immerse yourself in animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers and go…
Don't miss this adventure back to the time of dinosaurs and unearth basic concepts in life science, natural history, and paleontology! Join a curious Tyrannosaurus Rex named Buddy who travels the world to discover everything there is to know about…
Experience the annual gingerbread competition and exhibit that meshes two of our favorite things—baking and creativity! Amazing gingerbread creations inspired by Christmas movies created by local bakeries, schools, adults and kids displayed along with festively decorated holiday trees, enchanting lights,…
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 am-4 pm; Sunday, 11 am-4 pm Spark!Lab is a dynamic learning space where children, families, and groups create, innovate, collaborate, problem-solve, and invent. Through hands-on activities, they learn about the invention process, inventors and inventions in American…
The world’s most beloved #1 blue engine rolls into the Springfield Museums this summer! Featuring the favorite engines and destinations from Thomas & Friends, the STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) -focused exhibit seeks to engage children, ages 2 through…
In this program, students will become Slime Scientists! We will use special lab equipment and practice safety procedures in learning about basic chemistry, polymers and molecules, and non-Newtonian substances. We’ll spend a little time talking about flow, viscosity, and states…
Experience the annual gingerbread competition and exhibit that meshes two of our favorite things—baking and creativity! This year's awe-inspiring entries celebrate popular culture. Pop culture defines our youth, creates our memories, and continues to shape our outlook. From the air…
New discoveries and technologies reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. This exciting exhibition showcases the world of modern paleontology, introducing a dynamic vision of dinosaurs and the scientists who study them. Find out how advanced technologies allow scientists to…
The New England editor might be using a pen in his portrait, but he would have typed final copy for the newspaper. Follow our Typewriter Trail to explore ideas around the use of the typewriter. Turn of the twentieth century…
Step into the world of Clifford, Emily Elizabeth, and all of the residents of Birdwell Island! Inspired by Scholastic Entertainment’s TV show Clifford The Big Red Dog, the exhibit offers numerous immersive “paws-on” adventures that reinforce “Clifford’s Big Ideas.” Kids…