There's Always Something New at the Museums!
Join us at the Museums for full-immersion, hands-on fun for the whole family. Sign up for a class at the Museum School, stop in for our weekend and school vacation family programs, and explore our permanent collections and special exhibits.
All exhibits and activities are FREE with museum admission unless noted.
We hope you are inspired by your visit to the museums. And, come back again—there is always something new at the Springfield Museums!
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Programs and Events
A SWEET and Spooky Halloween
October 26, 2019
Stars Over Springfield
November 1, 2019
Sensory Friendly Saturday
November 9, 2019
Transit of Mercury Viewing
November 11, 2019
Holiday Happenings
November 29, 2019
The Lighting of the Quadrangle 2019
November 29, 2019
Family-Friendly Exhibitions
Ongoing Interactives
The Museums have maker spaces where people of all ages can create: The Cat’s Corner and The Art Discovery Center. And coming fall 2019: Spark!Lab.
Tips for a wonderful experience at the Museums
- Before visiting, be sure to look up our events calendar and hours. A great way to stay up to date on what’s happening at the Museums is to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Due to the popularity of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, we are using timed tickets in order to stagger entry into the new museum. The timed ticket does not cost extra money, it just helps to assure you and your family have plenty of room to play as we control the number of people in the museum at all times.
- Closets, lockers, and cubbies are available in each of our five museums for your convenience.
- We allow outside food and drink in designated eating areas—the Welcome Center, the picnic benches under the red-striped tent, and the Quadrangle Green.
- We have a wonderful café for those who would like to purchase food while visiting.
- To plan your visit to our five museums, you can review this map.
