Springfield Museums Announce Kay Simpson as New President
Heather Haskell to Succeed Simpson as Vice President The Board of Trustees of the Springfield Museums has voted unanimously to appoint Kay Simpson to the position of President, and for Heather Haskell to succeed her as the organization’s next Vice…
Springfield Museums to Host Annual Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss
On Saturday, March 5, the Springfield Museums will host their annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is…
Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ubora and Ahadi Awards
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 25th annual Ubora Award and the 7th annual Ahadi Youth Award. The African Hall Subcommittee is a volunteer group comprised of educators, business people and community leaders…
Culture & Cocktails Continues with Indulgence: An Evening of Wine and Chocolate
On Thursday, February 4 from 5-8 pm, the Springfield Museums will present their next Culture & Cocktails event of the season, “Indulgence: An Evening of Wine of Chocolate,” at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum. This particular event is…
Springfield Museums Announce Lecture and Tour Schedule for February
The Springfield Museums’ monthly tour and lecture schedule continues in February with the popular Museums à la Carte lectures, which take place each Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members…
New Exhibit Traces Journey of Dogs From Wolf to Woof
In today’s society, dogs enhance the lives of millions of people in countless ways, but they are also some of our oldest friends. Ancient clues like cave paintings and burials reveal that dogs and people have lived together for thousands…
New Exhibit at Springfield Museums Honors Firefighters Lost on 9/11
In the months prior to 9/11, Firefighter Peter Freund had been considering a career change after 23 years with the FDNY. One week after he perished at the World Trade Center, Freund’s family received a letter confirming his acceptance to teach…
Museum School Announces Winter Classes, Travel Offerings
The Museum School at the Springfield Museums is currently offering classes and experiential learning opportunities for both children and adults. Spaces are still available for winter courses and trips – gift certificates are also available, and make unique and memorable…
Springfield Museums Announce Lecture and Tour Schedule for January
The Springfield Museums’ monthly tour and lecture schedule continues in January with the popular Museums à la Carte lectures, which take place each Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members…
Springfield Museums Announce “Week of Wonder” Programs for Holiday Break
The Springfield Museums have announced their slate of activities for the upcoming holiday vacation week. Visitors can enjoy a combination of fun activities, planetarium shows, and performances by some of the region’s best family performers, as well as the popular…
Springfield Museums Announce Naming Gift from Noel and Carol Leary
At their Annual Holiday Gala on December 3, the Springfield Museums announced a major naming gift made by Noel and Carol Leary. Carol is currently President of Bay Path University; Noel is a retired real estate association executive and consultant…
Springfield Museums Announce New Mobile-Friendly Website
The Springfield Museums have created an entirely new mobile-friendly website highlighted by new and expanded information on their combined collections. The site uses the same URL address as the previous website, https://springfieldmuseums.org/. The website was created through the combined efforts…