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,…
Springfield Museums Decks the Halls with Dinosaurs for Winter Break
The Springfield Museums presents Jurassic Jingle Bells, four days of hands-on activities, from December 27–30. The program offers a festive blend of science, creativity, and prehistoric fun for visitors of all ages to dig into during school vacation. All activities…
Grinchmas Returns with a Bigger, Brighter, and More Who-tastic Holiday Celebration
The Springfield Museums, along with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, is thrilled to announce the return of Grinchmas, the most wonderful and Grinchy way to celebrate the holiday season! Beginning with the opening of the Grinch’s Grotto on Saturday, November 22, hearts…
Springfield Museums Casts a Spell with “Bewitched: A Haunting Evening”
The Springfield Museums invites the public to travel down the Witches’ Path for Bewitched: A Haunting Evening to Benefit the Springfield Museums, a spellbinding fundraiser blending art, enchantment, and community spirit. The event will take place on Thursday, October 23,…
Museums Announce 2025 Ubora and Ahadi Recipients
The African Hall Committee of the Springfield Museums is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award, which will be presented at a special ceremony at the Museums on Saturday, September 20, at 6…
Third Annual Latino Arts Festival Debuts Exhibits from Puerto Rico’s Museo de Arte de Ponce
In partnership with the Mi Museo Committee, the Springfield Museums are delighted to announce the third annual Latino Arts Festival on Friday, September 5, from 5-8 pm. Leading into National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Festival is a celebration of the…