Meet the Cat in the Hat and his zany sidekicks Thing 1 and Thing 2 while you indulge in tasty treats from the Blake House Cafe. Following breakfast, members will enjoy exclusive access to the new Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum before it opens to the public that day.
A parade down the famed Mulberry Street immortalized by children's author and Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel, in honor of the opening of The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss. Led by the giant Cat in the Hat balloon and ending on the Springfield Museums’ campus, the procession will include antique cars and other vehicles as well as dignitaries and Springfield school children.
Celebrate the opening of The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, the world's first and only museum dedicated to beloved children's author and Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel. Before the museum opens its doors, the city-wide celebration will begin with an evening hosted by Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel.
Lark Grey Dimond-Cates discusses her experiences translating the work of her stepfather Ted Geisel--a.k.a. Dr. Seuss--into life-sided bronze sculptures.
(Children ages 6-8) The cars and motorcycles at the Wood Museum of Springfield History will take you on a trip through Springfield’s past. Gallery visits, hands-on crafts and artists’ performances will enhance the fun.
Come explore hands-on play and activity stations, make new friends, and learn about our world. Open to all children 0-5 with their caregivers. Activities may include puzzles, art activities, photo booth, exploring Dr. Seuss’ short stories on tablets, puppets, sensory bins, and Playdoh.
This show combines balloon artistry, magic, comedy and improv to create an amazing experience for children. High-energy, interactive, and, most-importantly, fun, Jungle Jim’s unique performance will blow you away!
Wear your pajamas! Join the celebration and wear your comfiest, coziest pajamas for the biggest Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party around! Dr. Seuss Cakes & Decorations, 10 am-3 pm See the real cakes and alternative creations throughout the galleries in every building, including a Seussian ice sculpture on the Quadrangle.
Meet the artists behind the special exhibit Cats in Hats and collect autographs on an origami hat. Scheduled to attend:
Get a high five and take your photo with Dr. Seuss's most famous character and his mischievous sidekicks as they roam the museum galleries.