Museum Book Club: Recommended Reading from Our Staff
Looking to curl up with a good book? Check out these recommendations from our staff. Give while you shop! Bookmark smile.amazon.com and select the Springfield Museums as your preferred charity…
In Search of the Gileadites
Should one of your number be arrested, you must collect together as quickly as possible, so as to outnumber your adversaries... Do not delay one moment after you are ready:…
Dreaming of Summer Travel Plans?
Take a Virtual Road Trip through the American Art Collections of the Springfield Museums Since the early days of automobile travel, tourists and adventure-seekers have taken to the open road…
ASTRONOMY DAY: Local Research Using Infrared
In the video Working Remotely we saw examples of how wavelengths we can't see help us to learn about objects beyond the Earth. Robert Gutermuth, Associate Research Professor of Astronomy…
ASTRONOMY DAY: The Seymour Planetarium: Historic Past and Brilliant Future
In addition to introducing generations of Springfield residents to the wonders of the night sky, the Korkosz projector in the Seymour Planetarium stands as an example of Springfield ingenuity, right…
ASTRONOMY DAY: Get Started in Backyard Astronomy
The night sky is an exotic destination we can reach without ever leaving the comfort of our home or neighborhood. And a telescope or binoculars will reveal even more of…
ASTRONOMY DAY: Bringing the Stars (and Moon) to the People
We are excited to bring you a virtual edition of Astronomy Day this year! Astronomy day was first observed in 1973 in an event organized by Doug Berger, at that…
Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery
You might have seen that imitating beloved art—with what you can find around the house—is all the rage during this time of sheltering in place. The Springfield Museums invite you…
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 2020: Butterflies Go Wing and Wing with Spring
April 22, 2020, is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has increased awareness of the planet we share with a wonderfully diverse population of living organisms. Earth Day…
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 2020: Coral Reef Organisms Rely on Each Other
April 22, 2020, is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has increased awareness of the planet we share with a wonderfully diverse population of living organisms. Earth Day…