New Exhibit—Voices of Resilience: The Intersection of Women on the Move—Opens Feb 15 This exhibit takes an inclusive look at women’s history through highlights from the experiences of women and particularly women of color—Africans, African Americans, Caribbeans, Latinas, and Native…
A Pioneer in the Green Art Movement, Marlene T. Yu Synthesizes Eastern and Western Themes into Monumental Tributes to Nature The Springfield Museums present The Essence of Nature: Paintings by Marlene T. Yu (Green Movement in Art) in the D’Amour…
Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit February 1–May 10, 2020 Springfield Science Museum OPENING DAY FAMILY FUN CELEBRATION February 1, 10am-5pm The Springfield Museums present Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit, an exhibit based on The Jim Henson Company’s popular PBS KIDS…
Springfield Museums’ Smithsonian Affiliate Partnership renewed thanks to MassMutual Foundation. SMITHSONIAN SPARK!LAB OPENING EVENTS Friday, January 17: 11 am: OPENING CEREMONY: Astronomy Hall, Science Museum: Including Smithsonian Affiliate & MassMutual Foundation Announcement Friday, January 17, 12:15 pm: SMITHSONIAN LECTURE on…
Hollywood & the Holidays Gingerbread Competition and Exhibit November 29–December 31, 2019 Springfield Science Museum The Springfield Museums present the annual gingerbread competition and exhibit, ongoing through December 31 in the Springfield Science Museum. This year the theme is Hollywood…
Sweet on Springfield: The Confection Connection November 29, 2019–April 26, 2020 Wood Museum of Springfield History I am always amazed at how entrepreneurial Springfield businesses were—and the energy and reach is no different for confections businesses. They set up shop…
Celebrate the Season Seussian Style! November 29-December 30, 2019 The Springfield Museums Celebrate the season Seussian-style at the Springfield Museums! Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the Springfield Museums offer a wide variety of festive programs for kids, families, and adults…
Transit of Mercury Viewing Monday, November 11, 10 am–1 pm On the Quadrangle Green The Springfield Museums announce a rare astronomy event. Join the Springfield Stars Club and Mike Kerr, Curator of Astronomy at the Springfield Museums, to view this…
A Spectacularly Brief History of Photography Sondra Peron Museums á la Carte Lecture Series November 14, 12:15 pm–1 pm Cost: $4; Cost for Members: $2 Davis Auditorium D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts Followed by Continuing Conversations (Member only) The Springfield…
Devil’s Den to Lickingwater How a Small, Little-Known River Once Shaped the Landscape and History of The Connecticut River Valley John Sinton November 7, 12:15 pm–1 pm Cost: $4; Cost for Members: $2 Museums á la Carte Lecture Series 12:15…