Springfield-Born James Meyer, Curator at the National Gallery of Art, Presents Museums á la Carte Lecture
Isaac Witkin’s sculpture Everglades has graced Pynchon Park since 1977—at least until recently. The sculpture is in storage while the pocket park is renovated so that it can once again provide easy access from downtown to Chestnut Street and the…
Springfield Museums Announce Fall Museums á la Carte Lectures
The Springfield Museums’ popular lunchtime lecture series Museums á la Carte announces its fall 2019 lectures. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program. Cookies and coffee are provided thanks to Big Y. The cost for…
Dr. Seuss’s NEW BOOK Party
Springfield Museums celebrates the release of a never-before-published Dr. Seuss book about art—Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum! Our Family Fun Book Release Party plays with the themes of horses and art to deliver all kinds of fun—from meeting horses face-to-face to…
The Drama and Dignity of Daily Life Captured by Local Photographer Tad Malek
People at Work and Other Environmental Portraits by Tad Malek August 13, 2019–July 12, 2020 Community Gallery D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts The Springfield Museums present People at Work and Other Environmental Portraits by Tad Malek August 13–July 12,…
Celebrating Fanny Palmer–The Artist Behind Currier & Ives
Although her designs adorned the walls of homes and businesses across the United States, the name Frances (Fanny) Flora Bond Palmer (1812-1876) remains largely unknown. The Springfield Museums will celebrate the accomplishments of this important and talented lithographer with the…
Sneak Peek: Smithsonian Channel Moon Walk Documentary at the Museums
“The innovation and the excitement involved in the space program are inspiring to all audiences, especially to our visitors who are fascinated by astronomy.” —Kay Simpson, CEO and President of the Springfield Museums “This documentary offers a great opportunity to…
Dr. Seuss Foundation Funds Phase One of Ted’s House and Innovation Center
Ted’s House will add yet another reason for visitors to travel to Springfield to see the beloved author’s home town. —Kay Simpson, CEO and President of the Springfield Museums Springfield (MA)—The Springfield Museums is overjoyed to announce that the Dr…
Indian Motocycle Day 2019
Join the Springfield Museums to celebrate the 10th Annual Indian Motocycle Day, Sunday, July 28, 2019, 9 am–3 pm, and take the opportunity to experience a tour led by one of the Indian Motocycle founders George Hendee (portrayed by docent…
Why Just Look at Art When You Can EXPERIENCE It?
SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS SELECTED AS THE PREMIER VENUE FOR THE EAST COAST! “Springfield Museums is committed to offering fully accessible, hands-on, interactive programming, learning spaces, and exhibits to enhance visitors’ experiences in our galleries!” —Kay Simpson, CEO and President of the…
Springfield Museums Announce 2019 Ubora and Ahadi Award Winners
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Science Museum announces the 28th annual Ubora Award and the 10th annual Ahadi Youth Award winners. The 2019 Ubora Award recipient is Andrew R. Cade, Vice President of the Urban League of Springfield…
PBS Series Chasing the Moon Sneak Peek at the Springfield Museums
Chasing the Moon Preview with Special Guest Astronaut Cady Coleman Sunday, June 30, 2019, 4 pm Davis Auditorium The D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts The Springfield Museums “The innovation and the excitement involved in the space program are inspiring to…
Last Chance to Experience Larger-than-Life Toys
“We chose Toytopia because of its connection to Springfield entrepreneur Milton Bradley, and it has proven popular beyond what we imagined.” —Kay Simpson, CEO and President of the Springfield Museums Springfield games entrepreneur Milton Bradley was just one reason the…