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Springfield Museums Announce Lecture and Tour Schedule for April

The Springfield Museums’ monthly tour and lecture schedule continues in April with the popular Museums à la Carte lectures, which take place on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members of the Springfield Museums); visitors are invited to bring a bag lunch (cookies and coffee are provided). For more information about Museums à la Carte, call 413-263-6800, ext. 488.

Springfield Museums to Welcome Spring with “Festival of Flowers”

The Springfield Museums will be in bloom with the return of Festival of Flowers, April 6-9, 2017. This year’s celebration will feature over four dozen objects from the art, history and science collections creatively interpreted by local florists, designers, and garden club members. Over 4,000 people flocked to the event last year, and the Festival has become one of the most anticipated moments in the Museums’ calendar. Festival of Flowers is free with museum admission.

Springfield Museums to Exhibit Stunning Gems and Jewelry from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

All that glitters is gold—and diamonds, pearls, rubies, emeralds and sapphires! Visitors of all ages will be dazzled by extraordinary gems, beautiful jewelry and fantastically embellished creations from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution in Jeweled Objects of Desire, a new exhibition opening March 29, at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.

Seuss in Springfield Community Project to Benefit The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum

The Springfield Public Schools, in partnership with the Springfield Museums, is sponsoring a Seuss in Springfield Community Project to benefit The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum during the week of February 27-March 3, 2017.

Springfield Museums to Host Annual Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss

On Saturday, March 4, the Springfield Museums will host their annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is located on the Museums’ Quadrangle. That legacy is celebrated each year with a day full of family activities, performances, and appearances by the Cat in the Hat himself. The celebration, one of the most popular of the Museums’ annual events, is part of the Family Fun series which is supported by the TD Charitable Foundation. Activities are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Springfield Museums Announce Lecture and Tour Schedule for March

The Springfield Museums’ monthly tour and lecture schedule continues in March with the popular Museums à la Carte lectures, which take place on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members of the Springfield Museums); visitors are invited to bring a bag lunch (cookies and coffee are provided). For more information about Museums à la Carte, call 413-263-6800, ext. 488.

It’s all “Fun and Games” at the Springfield Museums for Winter Break

The Springfield Museums have announced their slate of activities for the upcoming February vacation week. Visitors can enjoy a combination of fun activities, special guests, and live performances by some of the region’s best family performers, as well as the popular Zoo in You and Turtle Power! exhibitions.

Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ubora and Ahadi Awards

The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 26th annual Ubora Award and the 9th annual Ahadi Youth Award. The African Hall Subcommittee is a volunteer group comprised of educators, business people and community leaders from the African-American community. The nomination deadline for both awards is March 31, 2017.

Museum School Announces Unique Winter Classes for Kids and Adults

The Museum School at the Springfield Museums is currently offering classes and experiential learning opportunities for both children and adults. Spaces are still available for winter courses and trips – gift certificates are also available, and make unique and memorable…

Springfield Museums Announce Lecture and Tour Schedule for February

The Springfield Museums’ monthly tour and lecture schedule continues in February with the popular Museums à la Carte lectures, which take place on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4…

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