Faces of the North End
A collection of photographs by Bill Hughes donated to the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Thirty-six images in all, they were taken in 1991 of the Latino community in the North End of Springfield. They show, in his words, “an…
Better Angels: Firefighters of 9/11
Extended! This exhibit features 343 portraits by artist Dawn Howkinson Siebel, one for every New York City firefighter lost in the World Trade Center attacks. Together, the images create a wall measuring 21 feet long, allowing visitors to come face…
Leaving Our Mark: In Celebration of the Pencil
Organized by Western Massachusetts artist Steve Wilda, this exhibition explores the diverse medium of graphite, a versatile art material that is easily accessible to a broad range of audiences. The exhibit includes 62 works on paper by artists renowned for…
Firearms of Famous People: From Target Shooters to Presidents
Extraordinary firearms and memorabilia owned by well-known politicians, presidents, and celebrities. The exhibit includes three presidential pistols, including a .44 Double Action Smith & Wesson revolver owned by Teddy Roosevelt, along with a belt knife used by “Teddy’s Rough Riders”…
Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
More fun than a barrel of... The beloved Curious George book series and PBS Kids television show come to life in this engaging interactive exhibit. Follow George on his many adventures in his neighborhood, on the farm, and even in…
Still of the Night: Nocturne Scenes by Currier & Ives
A selection of nocturnal scenes created by Currier & Ives. On display are portrayals of marine disasters, landscapes, newsworthy fires, fantasy scenes and historic figures and events. The Currier & Ives lithograph firm was America's longest running printing establishment, covering…
Provincetown Artist Colony: Woodblock Prints
The Provincetown Artist Colony in Provincetown, Massachusetts, has been a center of artistic production for more than 100 years, and has cultivated some of the most unique artist groups in the nation. The colony was founded in 1914 by Charles…
American Master: Winslow Homer
On view for a limited time - the celebrated watercolor painting The New Novel (1877). The painting has been in storage since 2010, a conservation measure often used to safeguard watercolor paintings by reducing their exposure to light. Born in…
Cabinets of Curiosity: Contemporary Interpretations
Peter the Great had a famously bizarre one. Robert Edmund Grant opted to live in a slum rather than sell his. A letter of reference was required to see the one belonging to Athanasius Kircher – a rule which even…
It’s Sketchy: Secrets from the Artist’s Notebook
Designed to be easily portable, a sketchbook is often kept in an artist's pocket and offers a personal glimpse into the artist’s process. Drawings and notes in sketchbooks vary from travel sketches and nature drawings to figure studies and copies…
Victorian Opulence: Springfield’s Industrial Elite
Extended through Summer 2016! A representation of luxury and everyday items that would be found in the typical upper-class Victorian home and an exploration of the lives and values of prominent families. Using beautifully ornate objects from the Springfield Museums’…
American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists’ Colony
More than one hundred works, including 80 oil paintings and nearly 30 works on paper created during the golden age of American Impressionism between the 1880s through the 1940s. The collection of lyrical landscapes, sun-filled harbors, penetrating portraits and still-life…