Galleries in all four museums will burst with color when over 50 museum objects are creatively interpreted by florists and garden club members during the 5th annual Festival of Flowers. Join us as we celebrate spring throughout the art, history…
Formed in the 1970s, the Connecticut Valley Miniature Figure Collectors Club seeks to inspire interest in history through the collecting, painting, and display of miniature figures representing a wide array of subjects, time periods, and geographical areas. Scenes and figures…
This exhibit by artist Pamela Chatterton-Purdy pays tribute to those who risked physical harm, imprisonment and death for the sake of freedom: the dynamic leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. This exhibit features nineteen of the artist’s icons, including two…
Conceived by the American Kennel Club as a charitable public-art initiative, DOGNY: America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs, was launched shortly after 9/11 as a way of bringing attention to the valuable work done by canine search and rescue…
In 1916 the United States was preparing to enter World War I. Augusta and Adeline Van Buren were, at the time, active members in the National Preparedness Movement, and they wanted to find ways that women could help the military…
Returning for a fourth year, this springtime celebration features imaginative floral arrangements throughout the art, history and science museums. Re-discover our collections as over 50 objects are colorfully interpreted by local florists and garden club members. Works of inspiration include…
The Easter Rising was a massive revolt by Irish Republicans during the week of Easter in 1916 with the goal to end British rule and establish a fully independent Irish Republic. Instigated by seven members of the Military Council of…
Formed in the 1970s, the Connecticut Valley Miniature Figure Collectors Club seeks to inspire interest in history through the collecting, painting and display of miniature figures representing a wide array of time periods and geographical areas. Scenes from historic battles,…
Investigate the Industrial Revolution through the lens of Springfield’s industrial past. Topics include transportation history, innovation and the role of immigration upon the growth and development of cities. Travel through the Wood Museum of Springfield History and discover why Springfield…
A display of beautifully crafted stringed instruments by local luthier Will Cumpiano, who is renowned for his skills as a cuatro maker--the traditional instrument of Puerto Rico. Cumpiano is an internationally-recognized master of the craft of luthierie--the making of stringed…