Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
Jack Megas of the Springfield Stars Club will present, "Late Summer Observing" at the Springfield Science Museum on Friday, Sept. 2, at 7:30 pm.
Museum School Offers Courses for Children and Adults – 2008
Registration for fall Museum School courses for children and adults and travel opportunities for adults at the Springfield Museums will begin on September 6. For complete course descriptions, travel itineraries, fees and to register, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 382, or log on to www.springfieldmuseums.org. Secure on-line registration is available.
Springfield Museums Receive Large Federal Grant
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle have received a grant of $320,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) toward the installation of climate modification in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum. The grant is part of the NEH’s Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections program.
2011 Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award Recipients to be Honored
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 20th annual Ubora Award and the 3rd annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 17, at 6 pm, at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle. Dr. Albert and Mrs. Geraldine Garner have been selected to receive the Ubora Award, and Bria Brantley will receive the Ahadi Award.
Walking Tour will Describe “Elliot Street Past and Present: A History of St. Michael’s Parish”
Springfield historian Frances Gagnon will lead a walking tour of the area around St. Michael’s Cathedral on Saturday, September 10, from 10:30 am-noon.
Springfield Museums Announce Fall Hours and Planetarium Schedule
The Springfield Museums will resume fall hours on September 1. Hours at all four museums are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm.
September Museums à la Carte Programs
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Celebrate Summer 2011 with Music, Magic and Puppets
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration series will conclude the week of August 22-26 with live performances presented at 1 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and other activities presented daily.
Celebrate Summer 2011 with Magic, Music, and Dancing Bugs
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration series continues August 15-19 with live performances presented at 1 pm on Toe-Tapping Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, and Fun Friday.
And to Think that He Saw It in Springfield!
The influence of Springfield on the world famous children’s book author known as Dr. Seuss is explained in And to Think that He Saw It in Springfield, a new exhibit at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle.