The Springfield Museums is excited to announce a second online auction of low-number Massachusetts license plates featuring Dr. Seuss’s iconic Cat in the Hat. The auction will run from Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10 am through Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 5 pm.

The Springfield Museums is home to the world’s only museum dedicated to the Springfield native and beloved children’s author (born Theodor Seuss Geisel), with proceeds from the plates supporting their mission to promote literacy and learning. With just 26 remaining, this may be the final opportunity for Massachusetts residents to own a coveted low-number Dr. Seuss plate.

“We’re delighted to offer a select group of low-number Dr. Seuss plates for a second charitable auction,” said Kay Simpson, President and CEO of the Springfield Museums. “Each plate celebrates the unique history of our hometown hero Theodor Seuss Geisel, and every bid helps us continue our work promoting literacy, creativity, and lifelong learning through our museums and programs.”

The catalog of plates can be viewed online now at https://DrSeussPlates.givesmart.com. Highlights include single-digit plates such as “DR 2” and “DR 5,” as well as “DR 50,” a nod to the publisher’s challenge that inspired Green Eggs and Ham, written using only 50 unique words. Additional double-digit plates—potentially meaningful for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special dates—will also be offered.

Auction Details:

• The auction will take place at https://DrSeussPlates.givesmart.com where interested buyers are encouraged to register in advance to receive updates.

• Bidders can participate in real-time from desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.
• Registration is also available by texting DrSeussPlates to 76278.

For questions, contact the Springfield Museums Development Office at 413-314-6458 or email development@springfieldmuseums.org.

About the Dr. Seuss Specialty Plate

The Springfield Museums launched a campaign in 2019 to offer Massachusetts drivers a specialty license plate honoring Dr. Seuss. In March 2024, the campaign surpassed the minimum number of applications required for the Registry of Motor Vehicles to begin production. The first Cat in the Hat plates hit the road in early 2025, followed by a successful first auction of low-number plates in March 2025.

Dr. Seuss Plates not included in the auction can be purchased online or at an RMV service center. Anyone with a passenger car registered in Massachusetts is eligible. Specialty plates cost $40, plus standard registration fees, with a portion supporting the Museums. When re-registered, the full $40 benefits the Museums.

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