The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in January. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.

• Jan. 5 – Ancient Civilizations and Birds of Prey; Julie Anne Collier, licensed birds of prey rehabilitator.
• Jan. 12 – Creating a Collection: French Paintings in Hartford; Dr. Eric M. Zafran, Hilles Curator of European Art, Wadsworth Atheneum.
• Jan.19 – Restoration of Paintings and Painted Surfaces; Vitek Kruta, restorer, artist, teacher.
• Jan. 26 – Women Seldom Make History: An Overview of 18th and 19th Century Women of New England; Colette Davis, president, Pen and Parchment; historian, author and former National Park Ranger.

Admission to Museums à la Carte is $4 ($2 for members of the Springfield Museums). The programs are sponsored by Big Y World Class Market. Visitors are invited to bring lunch to enjoy during the program. Cookies and coffee are provided.

Parking is free. For more information about Museums à la Carte, call 413.263.6800, ext. 488.