Reports abound with news about water on Mars, earth-like planets at other stars, dark matter, and more. In the planetarium, we’ll have a brief look at the current night sky, learn about these fascinating topics and cover some basics about light and the methods that astronomers use to probe the vast distances of the universe.
Look at the stars, constellations and planets visible in the night sky and learn how to follow the seasonal patterns of the earth in its orbit around the sun. Explore both the science and mythology of the heavens as we consider objects such as nebulae, white dwarfs, black holes, and planets around other stars.
Cosmic activities including rooftop observatory tour, sunspot viewing, and a special display of meteorites with comments by the collector, Jack Megas. Free with museum admission!
Explore the world of flowers through hands-on activities with the whole family in mind. All free with museum admission!
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.
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.
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.
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!