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Reciprocal Membership

Reciprocal admission cannot be combined with other offers. Free or discounted admission can only be applied in person on the day you would like to visit the Museums. Must present current membership card from a participating institution (and proof of extension, if applicable) upon arrival.

Free general admission for up to two adults and two children living at the same address with participating institution membership card. Does not include planetarium, special event or exhibit fees. Note: Institutions within 90 miles (“as the crow flies”) of the Springfield Museums’ campus may be excluded.

Free general admission for up to two adults and two children during regular museum hours and 10% discount on Museum Store purchases with participating institution membership card.

Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Program

Free general admission during regular museum hours and 10% discount on Museum Store purchases with participating institution membership card.

Ticket Programs

Card to Culture

EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholders receive $3 general admission per visitor for up to two adults and four children. Does not apply to special events or programs that include an additional fee. The Museums do not process EBT transactions; cash or other payment must be provided for admission. Discount applies to EBT and WIC cardholders from all states. Must present valid card upon arrival.

Card to Culture is a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector.

Free First Wednesdays

Art Bridges Foundation Access for All

Thanks to a grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, all visitors get free general admission on the first Wednesday of every month through 2026.

Discount Offers

Discounts are subject to change and cannot be combined. Discounts can only be applied in person on the day you would like to visit the Museums.

Springfield Residents

Free general admission during regular museum hours with valid ID. Visitors ages 3-17 accompanied by a non-Springfield resident adult must present a Springfield school ID.

May 18-September 2 only. Free general admission for active duty service members and up to five family members with the appropriate ID card. Learn more.

Active Duty Military and Veterans

Free general admission for service members during regular museum hours with valid ID.

Free general admission on the first full weekend (Saturday-Sunday) of each month with active debit or credit card featuring the Bank of America or Merrill Lynch name and logo, plus an active, valid photo ID. Cardholders only. Does not apply to special events or programs that include an additional fee.

Library Pass Program

Buy one full price admission and receive a 50% discount on the second admission of equal or lesser value. The pass may be used for up to 6 guests per visit. Must present Museums-issued pass from participating library (no copies or print on-demand passes). Contact a local library for availability, pass reservations, and more details. Learn more

Non-Profit Pass Program

Free general admission for up to four visitors during regular museum hours. Must present pass on loan from participating human services agency and a staff ID. Learn more

Wonderfund

$3 general admission per visitor for up to two adults and four children. Does not apply to special events or programs that include an additional fee. Must present the Wonderfund Access Card and a valid photo ID at time of entry.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

10% off one adult admission and one free youth admission with valid Big Brothers Big Sisters ID. Applies to participants from all Western Massachusetts agencies.

$22.50 for one adult admission during regular museum hours with MTA card. Cardholder only. $10 off any membership level with proof of licensure.

$22.50 for one adult admission during regular museum hours with CEA card. Cardholder only. $10 off any membership level with proof of licensure.

Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Program

Free general admission, 10% off at Museum Store purchases, and member pricing for lecture and event tickets with participating institution membership card. Learn more

10% off admission with valid transit ticket/pass or coupon. Limit one ticket per transaction. Learn more

WGBY 57

20% off adult and youth general admission during regular museum hours and 10% off Museum Store purchases with membership card.

The Arts Card

$2 off an adult general admission during regular museum hours with card.

Program Calendar

Current Exhibits

Gray Cadillac With "Grinch" License Plate
Gray Cadillac With "Grinch" License Plate
Ted Geisel’s Cadillac

If you have ever wondered what kind of automobile Dr. Seuss drove when he wasn’t busy in his studio creating such characters as the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch, don’t let your puzzler get sore! This 1985 Cadillac…

The 200th Anniversary of the Springfield Republican

Explore the "storied" history of The Republican newspaper as it marks its bicentennial year. This special exhibit includes video highlights from the newspaper’s archives, showcasing the people, events, and activities that shaped not only the region, but the nation and…

Habitat

Habitats provide homes for all living things, from the tiniest ant to the tallest tree. This exhibition explores the critical need for varied habitats, how interconnected and fragile they are, and what we can do to protect them. The experience…

Please Touch! A Tactile Exploration of Sante Graziani’s Mural

In 1943, Sante Graziani submitted the winning design to a mural competition hosted by the Springfield Museums. The artist’s mural, which was painted in 1947 and celebrates Springfield’s vibrant artistic community, remains on view in its original location at the…

Woodcut Print Of A Woman Leaning Against A Tree
Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women by Julie Lapping Rivera

Look Again: Portraits of Daring Women by Julie Lapping Rivera is an homage to exceptional, pioneering women working across centuries. In a series of hand-carved, woodcut and collage prints, Leverett-based artist Julie Rivera (American, b. 1956) highlights the lives and…

Man In Traditional Nipmuc Native American Dress
Ways of My Ancestors: We are Nipmuc. We are the Freshwater People.

Extended by popular demand! A new installation celebrating the resilient, rich, and diverse culture of the Nipmuc People, featuring photography by: Scott Strong Hawk Foster is a Black-Native American photographer whose proud roots include Nipmuc, Mohegan, Blackfoot, and Cherokee lineage.…

Gray Cadillac With "Grinch" License PlateWoodcut Print Of A Woman Leaning Against A TreeMan In Traditional Nipmuc Native American Dress

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