The Springfield Museums present We Have a Story to Tell: Stories, Maps, and Relationship to Place, a new exhibit in the Wood Museum of Springfield History from April 8-September 3, free with museum admission. Throughout the 1800s and early 1900s,…
If you always wanted to play an oversized piano like Tom Hanks did in the movie “Big,” you will soon have your chance – at the Springfield Museums. Opening on April 29 in the Wood Museum of Springfield History, the…
The Springfield Museums are excited to present Artifice: New Paintings by Priya N. Green April 15-December 31, free with museum admission. Springfield artist Priya N. Green (American, born 1986) uses painting to grapple with the human condition and explore how…
The Springfield Museums present Make Your Mark: April School Vacation Week, with special, facilitated, and independent programing April 17-21, free with museum admission. Inspired by current exhibit Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping, the school vacation week activities explore themes of creativity and…
The Springfield Museums present a free afternoon celebration of artist, educator, and onetime Springfield resident Nelson Stevens on Sunday, March 26, from 3-6 pm. Held in conjunction with the exhibit Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping, reservations are appreciated, but not required!…
The Springfield Museums present Festival of Flowers March 30-April 2, free with museum admission. More than forty displays will grace four museums as floral design and botanical whimsy return to the Springfield Museums during the 10th annual Festival of Flowers…
The Springfield Museums present Here for the Party: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration, Saturday, March 4, from 10 am to 5 pm, rain, shine, or snow. Join the Museums for an all-day salute to beloved children’s author and Springfield-native Theodor Seuss…
I create from the rhythmic color-rappin-life-style of Black folk. I believe that art can breathe life, and life is what we are about. −Nelson Stevens The Springfield Museums is pleased to announce Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping opening to the public…
The Springfield Museums present Curiosity Challenge, School Vacation Week, February 20-24! With the special exhibition Leonardo’s Lab as inspiration, visitors will enjoy daily hands-on activities that engage the mind and get them thinking outside the box. All activities are free…
The Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the annual Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award. These prestigious awards—conferred by the African Hall Subcommittee—are awarded to African American people from Greater Springfield who have—above and beyond—demonstrated commitment to fields of community…