The Springfield Museums invites families, friends, and community members to celebrate diversity, equality, and self-expression during Family Pride Day on Saturday, June 13, from 10 am to 5 pm. This annual celebration features a rainbow of activities for all ages and is free with museum admission. Visitors can also explore the Museums’ diverse slate of summer exhibitions, including the highly interactive Game On! exhibit in the Springfield Science Museum.
Family Pride Day encourages visitors to express themselves, connect with others, and contribute to collaborative art projects that celebrate community and inclusion. Activities from 11 am to 3 pm include:
- Face Painting with Professor Knows A. Lot
- Statement Buttons, where visitors can create their own pin while learning how buttons and patches have been used to share messages and inspire change
- Design Your Own Sunglasses, a colorful way for visitors to express their personal style
- Community Loom, an annual Pride tradition at the Museums
- Quilt Blocks, celebrating the tradition storytelling through quilts
- Rainbow Chain, where visitors can add a wish, hope, or message of encouragement to a growing community artwork
In addition to Pride Day activities, visitors can explore Game On!, a new exhibition for children and families that brings the fun of gameplay to life in big, bold ways. Featuring hands-on experiences and presented in both English and Spanish, the exhibition offers all-ages fun while strengthening communication and creative thinking skills.
“We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Family Pride Day,” says Director of Education Larissa Murray. “Through art, play, and collaborative activities, visitors can express themselves, learn from one another, and help create a welcoming community where everyone feels seen, valued, and included.”
Held throughout the campus, Family Pride Day is part of the Springfield Museums’ ongoing commitment to providing experiences that explore shared connections and unique perspectives to promote engagement, literacy, and learning.
Game On! was designed and developed by Minnesota Children’s Museum. MassMutual is the season sponsor of the Springfield Museums.