Performance: Frogtown Mountain Puppets
The Legend of the Banana Kid Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit outlaws in this cowboy adventure! With a fistful of bananas, Chucky rides into town on…
Performance: Flying Ship Productions
Two versatile performers use jazz, tap, ballads, and even rock-n-roll to create many zany characters in this timeless Russian tale.
Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival: The Man Who Saved the Louvre
A blend of interviews, rare footage and animated sequences tell the story of the resistance group led by Louvre director Jacques Jaujard that saved masterpieces from Nazi hands. French with…
Dr. Seuss Playgroup
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.
Seussian Gallery Activities
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.
Members-Only Duckie Draw
Visit the Membership table in the Welcome Center for a chance to win one-of-a-kind museum experiences. Springfield Museums members only. One draw per family, per day.
Meet Pikachu
Catch the star of Pokemon Go! as he roams the galleries! Lures will be dropped all over the campus, so grab your smartphone, load up on poke balls and catch some wild Pokemon.
Looney Tunes
Meet popular Looney Tunes characters from our local amusement park and snap a selfie with them as they roam the galleries. Free with museum admission!
Interskate 91
The crew from the skating and fun center leads their favorite floor games, including Hot Potato, Rowboat Races, Limbo and Four Corners. Free with museum admission!
Meet Boomer!
Meet a player from the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team, and their mascot, Boomer. Take a shot in Thunderbird’s inflatable hockey game.