From Pages to Possibilities: A Night of Art, Craft, and Imagination
The Springfield Museums invites the community to an imaginative evening of art, storytelling, and hands-on creativity at Play by the Books: A Novel Night of Creative Crafting on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Michele and…
Reach for the Stars: Astronomy Day 2026
The Springfield Museums presents Astronomy Day 2026, an annual event part of a nationwide, grass-roots movement to bring astronomy to the people, happening Saturday, April 25, from 10 am–5 pm. Attendees will enjoy hands-on astronomy activities for all ages, planetarium…
Get Surreal This School Vacation Week: Art, Imagination, and Family Fun
School vacation week is the perfect time for a trip to the Museums! From Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, the Springfield Museums presents Get Surreal, a series of family friendly activities designed to enhance the special exhibitions Book…
The 13th Annual Festival of Flowers Blossoms at the Springfield Museums
The Springfield Museums welcomes spring with the 13th Annual Festival of Flowers, on view from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12. More than 50 floral arrangements will fill the galleries of the Springfield Science Museum, Michele and Donald D’Amour…
Turning Old Books into New Adventures: Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover Opens at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
The Springfield Museums presents Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover: A Hands-on Journey with Donna Castellanos, an immersive exhibition that invites visitors to step inside artist Donna Castellanos’s imaginative world, where once-cherished books are transformed into vibrant works of art…
Springfield Museums Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 122nd Birthday with All-Day Family Festival
The Springfield Museums invites families and fans of all ages to celebrate the life and legacy of beloved children’s author and Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel at the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Saturday, March 7, from 10 am…
Go for the Gold at Olympic STEAM Quest: A Week of Hands-On Winter Sports Science and Creativity
The Springfield Museums presents Olympic STEAM Quest, a dynamic, multi-day program celebrating the science, technology, engineering, and math behind cold-weather sports. From February 16–20, families are invited to experience the excitement of the Olympic Games through interactive challenges, creative design…
Springfield Museums Seek Nominations for 2026 Ubora and Ahadi Awards
The African Hall Committee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the prestigious Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award, which recognize African American people from Greater Springfield who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to community service, education, science, humanities,…
Springfield Museums to Auction Remaining Low-Number Dr. Seuss License Plates
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,…
The Springfield Museums Presents New Exhibitions Exploring Landscape, Memory, and Place
The Springfield Museums is pleased to announce two compelling exhibitions that invite visitors to explore shifts in place, identity, and perception through distinctive artistic voices. These exhibitions—One Foot in Two Places: Monotype Prints and Etchings by Olwen O’Herlihy Dowling and…
MathAlive! Turns Numbers into Action at the Springfield Science Museum
The Springfield Museums is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of Math Alive! at the Springfield Science Museum. On view January 24-May 3, 2026, the exhibition brings to life all the different types of mathematics at work, whether in design,…
The Springfield Museums Appoints Nina Antonetti as Vice President of Advancement
The Springfield Museums is pleased to announce the appointment of Nina Antonetti as Vice President of Advancement, effective January 2, 2026. In this leadership role, reporting directly to President and CEO Kay Simpson, Antonetti will be responsible for strategic development,…