The Robot Zoo
Explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots to discover how real animals work. This special exhibition reveals the magic of nature as a master engineer. Three robot animals and seven hands-on activities illustrate fascinating real-life characteristics, such as how a…
“Gone Now, To Springfield”: Celebrating the Legacy of the Blasket Islands
This exhibition honors the deep connection between Springfield, Massachusetts, and The Great Blasket Island off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. Despite the 3,000-mile distance, the Irish immigration from across centuries brought families, food, and culture to Springfield and greater…
Gingerbread in Toyland
In this 15th annual holiday exhibit, favorite toys and classic games will be crafted out of sugar and spice by local bakeries, residents and families, and set within a land of holiday whimsy and wonder. Vote for your favorite! Sponsored…
Gilded Echoes: The Tiffany Influence in Josh Simpson’s Glasswork
Josh Simpson, one of the most innovative figures to emerge from the studio glass movement, found early inspiration in the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). Simpson, a Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts artist (born 1949), was captivated by the iridescent qualities…
Tiffany’s Gardens in Glass
This gem of an exhibition illuminates the path from inspiration to expression by presenting a selection of Tiffany Studios’ nature study photographs along with the lush botanical lamps and windows that made the Studios famous. Louis C. Tiffany’s tireless exploration…
Explore Frida’s World
Investigate Frida Kahlo's vibrant legacy through hands-on and interactive activities that explore her home, her work, and her continuing impact on popular culture today. Visitors are invited to a space inspired by Frida’s home, the iconic la Casa Azul (the…
Designing Downtown
EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND Have you ever wondered why Springfield looks the way it does? Why is the highway there? Who put City Hall where it is? And just what is a campanile anyway? Explore the history of downtown Springfield…
Frida Kahlo, Her Photos
This profoundly moving and intimate exhibition reveals a series of images belonging to Frida’s personal collection, which were locked up in a bathroom at the artist’s residence, La Casa Azul (now Museo Frida Kahlo), for more than 50 years. It…
Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos in Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies. This remarkable hands-on exhibition offers an astounding array of authentic dinosaur eggs and nests collected from…
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…
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…
Springfield Public Schools Youth Art Month Exhibition
In celebration of National Youth Art Month, select artwork from students in more than fifty Springfield schools are displayed in SIS Hall in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Works on paper and three-dimensional pieces will be included. National Youth…