Meet the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2
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.
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.
Performance: Mr. Vinny
Little Puppet Show Mr. Vinny, founder of the popular Toe Jam Puppet Band, tells the story of "The 12 Lil' Pigs and the Big Bad Pineapple" and invites the audience to play a game of 'What's that Shadow?"
Performance: In the Nick of Time
Energetic, interactive, and joyful performances are a hallmark of this family-friendly band. With a generous blend of rock, pop, reggae, jazz, and funk, they deliver music for all, big and small.
Performance: Jenny the Juggler
Jenny the Juggler is Boston’s Best (“and ONLY!”) Female Professional Juggler since 1997. In this variety show, she creates fabulous experiences with unforgettable memories for kids of all ages.
Performance: Barefoot Puppets
Can a spider defeat an elephant at tug-of-war? Overpower a python? Capture a cloud of hornets? With Anansi the Spider, world famous trickster, all things are possible…if you only have a plan!