The Springfield Museums have planned a week of out-of-this-world fun during February school vacation. Spectacular Space Week activities will be offered Monday, Feb. 15 through Friday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.

Performances, 1 p.m.:

•          Feb. 15 – Outer Space Adventures by Romper Rhythm and Puppets

•          Feb. 16 – Exploring Outer Space with John Root

•          Feb. 17 – Nick of Time by the No Strings Marionette Company

•          Feb. 18 – Starship Magic Show by magician Steve Rudolph

•          Feb. 19 – Dinoman in Space by the amazing Dinoman!

Ongoing Activities:

•          Visit the special exhibit Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists. Get your Explorer’s ID card and pilot your excursion pod to the edge of a black hole. Record your discoveries on a personalized website that you can share with family and friends at home, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ($3 per person special exhibit fee for ages 3 and up)

•          Family Science Adventures: Investigate the solar system and explore the world of science through hands-on activities, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

•          Have a quick lunch at the Family Fun Café, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

•          Design your own planet or magic scratch space sticker, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

•          Make flying saucers in the Art Discovery Center, noon-3:35 p.m.

•          Scavenger Hunts: Discover items invented in Springfield at the new Museum of Springfield History and go on an “I Spy” search through the galleries of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

•          Explore the cosmos in our original planetarium shows; 11:15 a.m., noon, 1 & 2 p.m. (additional fee)

•          Pan for gems and minerals at the “Museum Mining Company,” noon-3:45 p.m. (additional fee)