Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
Who’s that kid who can travel through time? It’s you! This exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend…
Springfield Preservation Trust Awards 2023
For 51 years, the mission of the Springfield Preservation Trust has been to preserve and protect properties in Springfield, Massachusetts which have architectural, historic, educational, or general cultural significance for public edification and enjoyment. This year’s Preservation Award winners are…
The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today
Launched in 2006 to support contemporary portraiture in the United States, the National Portrait Gallery’s celebrated triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition returns to the Springfield Museums. A major survey of the best American portraits, selected by internationally prominent jurors and…
Animationland
Breaking down the art and science of animation. Join Tracey the pencil dog and her crew—Rooth, Drop, Inky, Uno, and Kari—on a fantastically immersive journey to create stories using science and imagination. Dive into the world of storytelling and channel…
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…
Gingerbread: In the Land of Sugar & Seuss
Step into the pages of a Dr. Seuss book in this whimsical and clever holiday gingerbread exhibit. Classic stories and characters created out of flour, sugar, and colorful candies are set against a backdrop of immersive murals and festive decorations.
Latinos en SPRINGFIELD, Pasado y Presente / Latinos in SPRINGFIELD, Past and Present
Extended by Popular Demand! Explore the history of Springfield’s vibrant Latino community from its early roots in the city in the 1940s to the present day. This selection of historic photographs highlights the groundbreaking efforts of Latino community leaders and…
A Gathering: Works from Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists
The first traveling museum exhibition to focus on Black ceramic artists working today, this survey of functional and sculptural ceramics shines a light on 36 innovative makers. Inspired by the recently published book Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists and co-curated…
As They Saw It: Women Artists Then & Now
As They Saw It: Women Artists Then & Now celebrates the vision and creativity of American women artists working across three centuries. The exhibition emphasizes varied experiences and approaches to artmaking, while pushing back against the underrepresentation of women in…
Big Games, Big Fun
Did you know that board game history was made in Springfield, Massachusetts? Milton Bradley invented the Checkered Game of Life here in 1860. It’s just one of many games we still play today. In this interactive exhibit, enjoy some super-sized…
Springfield Public Schools Youth Art Month Exhibition
In celebration of National Youth Art Month, select artwork from students in more than fifty Springfield schools will be displayed in SIS Hall in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Works on paper and three-dimensional pieces will be included. National…
Mark Chester: Twosomes
New Opening Date! A graduate of Springfield’s Classical High School, Mark Chester spent his formative years in the city before embarking on a distinguished career in photography. In addition to serving as the Director of Photography at the American Society…