The Springfield Museums is pleased to once again participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program will begin on Armed Forces Day,…
The Springfield Museums announces the opening of Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas, a new exhibition at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History on view May 16-September 27. Timed to coincide with the nation’s Semiquincentennial, the exhibition…
The Springfield Museums invites the community to an imaginative evening of art, storytelling, and hands-on creativity at Play by the Books: A Novel Night of Creative Crafting on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Michele and…
The Springfield Museums presents Astronomy Day 2026, an annual event part of a nationwide, grass-roots movement to bring astronomy to the people, happening Saturday, April 25, from 10 am–5 pm. Attendees will enjoy hands-on astronomy activities for all ages, planetarium…
School vacation week is the perfect time for a trip to the Museums! From Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, the Springfield Museums presents Get Surreal, a series of family friendly activities designed to enhance the special exhibitions Book…
The Springfield Museums welcomes spring with the 13th Annual Festival of Flowers, on view from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12. More than 50 floral arrangements will fill the galleries of the Springfield Science Museum, Michele and Donald D’Amour…
The Springfield Museums presents Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover: A Hands-on Journey with Donna Castellanos, an immersive exhibition that invites visitors to step inside artist Donna Castellanos’s imaginative world, where once-cherished books are transformed into vibrant works of art…
The Springfield Museums invites families and fans of all ages to celebrate the life and legacy of beloved children’s author and Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel at the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Saturday, March 7, from 10 am…
The Springfield Museums presents Olympic STEAM Quest, a dynamic, multi-day program celebrating the science, technology, engineering, and math behind cold-weather sports. From February 16–20, families are invited to experience the excitement of the Olympic Games through interactive challenges, creative design…
The African Hall Committee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the prestigious Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award, which recognize African American people from Greater Springfield who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to community service, education, science, humanities,…