The Springfield Museums have a received a $15,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support Family Science Adventures and Art Discovery Center Programs at the Springfield Museums.

The programs are part of the Family Learning and Springfield Access Card Initiative, a combination of family activities and a free admission program designed to encourage Springfield families to visit the Museums and participate in hands-on art, history and science activities.

Funded activities include drop-in art workshops such as making masks or traditional crafts, live animal demonstrations, experiments with light and sound, and more. The free programs are offered on weekends, school vacation weeks and during the summer.