Charge It!
In this hair-raising program, students learn about and explore electricity with the help of a Van de Graaff generator that will make a classmate -- or teacher’s! -- hair stand on end! We’ll learn how that happens with the help…
Pop, Fizz, Boom!
In this Introduction to Kitchen Chemistry program, students will use their scientific skills to make observations, construct a hypothesis about predicted results, and conduct a hands-on scientific experiment -- all in practice of the Scientific Method. In mixing household items…
Seussian Holiday: Gingerbread Competition
Our sixth annual gingerbread exhibition and competition! See incredible creations by bakery shops, restaurants, schools, and area residents. The gingerbread creations will be displayed along with festively decorated holiday trees, enchanting lights, and a backdrop of beautifully painted murals representing…
Fish Fossil
The ancient fish known as Pachycormus bollensis swam in the oceans during the Jurassic geological period about 190 million years ago. The Science Museum purchased this beautiful specimen from Ward's Natural Science Establishment in 1895. The fossil was collected from…
Telegraphone Recorder
During the first half of the 20th century, inventors like Thomas Edison used their knowledge of physics to develop devices that could preserve sound on discs and wax cylinders. In 1903, the American Telegraphone Company was formed to manufacture the…
Ngombe Ngulu Prestige Sword
This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige. It was brought to the Springfield area by a Baptist missionary named Dr. Clark in 1900 and donated to the Museum in…
Polar Bear
Snowball was a 3-month-old female polar bear cub when she arrived in Springfield in 1951. Air Force Captain William McGeary had traded a box of fish hooks to an Inuit for the orphaned cub and soon, Snowball was on a…
Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
More fun than a barrel of... The beloved Curious George book series and PBS Kids television show come to life in this engaging interactive exhibit. Follow George on his many adventures in his neighborhood, on the farm, and even in…
Adventures in Gingerbread
Springfield Science Museum, Changing Exhibitions Gallery, Second Floor Enter a realm of fanciful gingerbread houses created by local bakeries, schools, youth groups, individuals and families as part of our annual Gingerbread House Competition. Contestants were inspired by adventure stories, historic…