Extended Exhibit—Voices of Resilience: The Intersection of Women on the Move
“The exhibit raises the voices of women of color as full participants in the movement to advance women and civil rights.” —Janine Fondon, Guest Curator “We are so happy to extend this popular exhibit—which was interrupted by our closure—so that…
Museums Host New Exhibit Based on Disney Junior’s Hit Series “The Lion Guard”
The Lion Guard: The Exhibit Open through September 6, 2020 Springfield Science Museum Open July 13: Timed tickets required, online ticket purchase recommended Masks and social distancing required Springfield Museums will launch the first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s…
Springfield Museums to Reopen July 13!
Mondays: Seniors 60 years and older, 10 am to noon: All, noon to 5 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm Sundays: 11 am to 5 pm New Protocols include Masks required Social distancing required Limited numbers and timed tickets…
Wacky and Wild Seussian Science Festival is HERE!
The Springfield Museums are closed, but engagement is OPEN! The Wacky and Wild Seussian Science Festival, originally planned as one of the Museums’ exciting, in-person family engagement events, is now a VIRTUAL EVENT set for Saturday, June 27, from 10…
Museums Part of Phase Three: Hoping to Reopen Soon!
New Protocols in Place to Keep Visitors and Staff Safe Online advance ticket purchase encouraged Limited numbers and timed tickets Masks required Social distancing required The Springfield Museums hope to reopen to the public soon, in cooperation with Gov. Baker’s…
Advancing Art in the Midst of Closure
As an art historian who revels in looking closely at the real thing, Maggie North never expected her first big project after both a graduation and a promotion to be a virtual tour! Then again, no one expected a pandemic…
Springfield Museums Temporarily Closed to the Public
Updated April 28, 2020 The Springfield Museums are closed to the public in response to the community health effort to slow and stem the spread of COVID-19. All public events, programs, classes, trips, and club meetings are canceled or postponed…
Fantastic Ruins: Visions of Italy by Giovanni Battista Piranesi on display
Fantastic Ruins: Etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi March 17, 2020–July 19, 2020 D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts The Springfield Museums present a new exhibit: Fantastic Ruins: Etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, opening March 17 and on view through July 19…
New Gala Celebrates Spring: A Seasonal Spectacular at the Springfield Museums
Floralia: A Seasonal Spectacular Spring Gala at the Springfield Museums Friday, April 3, 6-9 pm The Springfield Museums welcome spring with a celebration titled Floralia: A Seasonal Spectacular! A departure from the traditional December Gala, Floralia will be the Museums’…
Lunchtime Lectures Continue at Museums
Museums á la Carte Lecture Series 12:15 at Davis Auditorium D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts The Springfield Museums’ popular lunchtime lecture series Museums á la Carte announces its Spring and Summer 2020 lectures. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch…
Dr. Seuss Plate Nearly in Production
Only ~280 Applications to Go to Have the Cat in Tow! This plate is an opportunity to celebrate all that makes learning fun. Dr. Seuss once wrote: ‘Think and wonder. Wonder and think.’ That is the recipe for expanding your…
Springfield Student Art Shines in Springfield Museums
Viewing the work of our city’s children and youth is inspiring, and always delightfully surprising. There is so much skill there and so much wonderful imagination. We are proud to show it here at our Museums.—Kay Simpson, President and CEO…