A selection of campaign memorabilia, posters, toys, and other vintage items from the Kennedy era which illustrate the popularity of our 35th president. Items range from those produced for his presidential campaign to satirical items and collectibles from the period…
This exhibition explores how the years John Brown spent in Springfield strengthened his commitment to the abolitionist cause, the story of his raid on Harpers Ferry and the history of the Free Church of Springfield, later renamed St. John’s Congregational…
Duryea The first successful gasoline powered automobile in the country was built in Springfield, Massachusetts. Although many entrepreneurs across the country were attempting to produce a horseless carriage, the brothers Charles and Frank Duryea were the first to actually accomplish…
Together with his brothers Edward, Robert, Thomas and Mark, Zantford Granville established Granville Brothers Aircraft, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts. Between 1929 and 1934, the Granvilles produced some of the world’s fastest airplanes during the golden age of air racing. On…
Around 1800 Western Massachusetts was swept up in one of the greatest historical transformations of all time, the Industrial Revolution. By 1850 the Pioneer Valley was one of the great manufacturing centers in the country, and its growth continued for…
This exhibition highlights the department stores and specialty shops that made Springfield the largest and best shopping destination in Western Massachusetts during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Memorabilia and photographs from stores such as D. H. Brigham, Haynes…
Note: Closed March 18, 2026 By Appointment: Tuesday-Friday (Call 413-314-6430) Drop-in Hours: Every Wednesday & First Saturday of the month, 11 am-4 pm To delve into your personal history, join the researchers and family historians from throughout the United States…
Explore games of memory, chance, speed, imagination, strategy and word play! Brightly colored and decorated with images of familiar board game box tops, this dynamic exhibit incorporates interactive elements of some of the iconic games produced by the company, such…
Founded by George M. Hendee and Carl Oscar Hedstrom, Indian Manufacturing Company produced motorcycles in Springfield from 1901 to 1953. The museum’s collection features more than two dozen motorcycles donated by Esta Manthos, co-founder and president of the former Indian…
A comprehensive survey of some of the most important arms manufacturers in the history of the country. Located in a large 2,000 square foot gallery the exhibit begins with the American Revolution and brings this fascinating story up to the…