Extended by Popular Demand! Explore the history of Springfield’s vibrant Latino community from its early roots in the city in the 1940s to the present day. This selection of historic photographs highlights the groundbreaking efforts of Latino community leaders and…
Did you know that board game history was made in Springfield, Massachusetts? Milton Bradley invented the Checkered Game of Life here in 1860. It’s just one of many games we still play today. In this interactive exhibit, enjoy some super-sized…
In celebration of National Youth Art Month, select artwork from students in more than fifty Springfield schools will be displayed in SIS Hall in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Works on paper and three-dimensional pieces will be included. National…
This exhibit approaches historical documents from a modern Indigenous perspective to rethink our understanding of the history of the Connecticut River Valley. Seventeenth century Indigenous and European peoples held drastically different cultural understandings of our region. Through multimedia presentations, interactive…
The exhibition features the 2022 Springfield Preservation Trust Awards, given annually to highlight the efforts of private individuals and businesses who have enhanced Springfield’s housing stock of historic properties. The exhibit also includes opportunities for families and children to read…
Explore a winter wonderland and get into the Grinchmas spirit! Exclusive to the Museums, step inside the Grinch’s home on Mount Crumpit and strike a pose for holiday photos. Visit a new, large-scale Who-ville, write a letter to the Grinch…
If you have ever wondered what kind of automobile Dr. Seuss drove when he wasn’t busy in his studio creating such characters as the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch, don’t let your puzzler get sore! This 1985 Cadillac…
Extended by Popular Demand! With a grant received from the Council of Independent Colleges, Springfield College students have explored Black student activism and protests on the Springfield College campus during the period 1969-1970. Such concerns as student acceptance rates, scholarships,…
Learn more about the efforts of individuals and businesses who strive to maintain the important historical integrity of both public and private properties in the city. Younger visitors can create their own buildings using magnetized vinyl architectural elements, including roof…
Dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration in this early childhood STEM-based exhibit, Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!, based on the Jim Henson Company and Herschend Entertainment Studios PBS Kids TV series Splash and Bubbles. Join…