Springfield Museums Named Smithsonian Affiliate
The Springfield Museums have been formally accepted as an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term, high-quality partnerships with museums and educational organizations in order to share collections, exhibitions, learning opportunities and…
Like Cats? Like Hats? Then You Will Like These “Cats in Hats”
Next summer, the Springfield Museums will open The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, the first museum to honor Springfield native Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss). In anticipation of that momentous occasion, the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts…
Car Show, Mars Rover Expert To Help Kick Off “Smithsonian Week in Springfield”
On Saturday September 17, 2016, the Springfield Museums will celebrate their first-ever “Smithsonian Week in Springfield,” which is supported by the MassMutual Foundation. The week will feature appearances by experts and scholars from the Smithsonian, most notably a talk on…
Science Museum to Host “Stars Over Springfield” Astronomy Program in September
On Friday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m., the Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will once again be open for public sky gazing for the monthly “Stars Over Springfield” observatory program. These programs are organized by the Museum and the…
Springfield Museums Popular Lecture Series Returns in September
The Springfield Museums’ monthly tour and lecture schedule for September features the return of the popular Thursday Museums à la Carte lectures after a summer hiatus. The lectures are held weekly at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour…
Museums Announce Schedule for Final 2 Weeks of Summer Spectacular Family Series
The Springfield Museums have announced the schedule for the final weeks of their annual Summer Spectacular Family Series, which runs through August 12, 2016. Every Monday through Friday, families visiting the Quadrangle will find a schedule packed with hands-on art and science activities,…
Celebrate Seuss Day Leads Museum Offerings July 18-29
The Springfield Museums have announced the schedule for weeks 3 and 4 of their annual Summer Spectacular Family Series, which runs through August 12, 2016. Every Monday through Friday, families visiting the Quadrangle will find a schedule packed with hands-on…
Springfield Museums To Hold Seventh Annual Indian Motocycle Day
On Sunday, July 24, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., the Springfield Museums will present their seventh annual Indian Motocycle Day, the continuation of a long-standing tradition honoring the classic motorcycles that were manufactured in the city from 1901 to 1953…
Museums’ Summer Spectacular Family Series Kicks Off July 5 -15
The Springfield Museums have announced the schedule for weeks 1 and 2 of their annual “Summer Spectacular” Family Series, which runs through August 12, 2016. Every Monday through Friday, families visiting the Quadrangle will find a schedule packed with hands-on…
Springfield Museums Offer “Spectacular” Summer for Kids and Families
The Springfield Museums have announced the schedule for their annual “Summer Spectacular” Family Series, which runs from July 5th through August 12th, 2016. Every Monday through Friday, families visiting the Quadrangle will find a schedule packed with hands-on art and…
Springfield Museums Announce Summer Hours, Discounts for Military
This summer, visitors to the Springfield Museums will once again be able to enjoy the Quadrangle seven days a week. From June 27 through August 22, all four Springfield Museums will be open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from…
Museums Mark Centennial of Historic Motorcycle Ride with Exhibit, July 5 Ceremony
Next month, the Springfield Museums will host events tied to the launch of the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle ride, a commemorative cross-country trip to honor the epic journey made by Adeline and Augusta Van Buren 100 years ago this summer. In…