Museums Announce “Herencia Latina” Programs
The Springfield Museums, the Pioneer Valley History Network (PVHN) and partner organizations announce Herencia Latina 2015-16, a nine-month Pioneer-Valley-wide exploration of Latino history and culture in the Pioneer Valley and beyond, from September, 2015 to May, 2016. The series will be formally launched on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 6 pm, at Forbes Library in Northampton.
Museums To Purchase Childhood Home of Dr. Seuss
The Springfield Museums are in the final stages of purchasing the childhood home of Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss), located at 74 Fairfield Street in Springfield, MA, through support provided by the Dr. Seuss Foundation.
Museums to Unlock Cabinets of Curiosity
Peter the Great had a famously bizarre one. Robert Edmund Grant opted to live in a slum rather than sell his. A letter of reference was required to see the one belonging to Athanasius Kircher – a rule which even applied to the pope himself.
Museums to Host Annual Car Show
Each fall, the Springfield Museums pay tribute to Springfield’s role in transportation history at the annual “History on the Move” Car Show. The twelfth annual event will take place on Saturday, September 12, from 9 am to 3 pm on the Quadrangle green. A wide assortment of vintage early automobiles will be displayed, including many pre-1950 cars and an assortment of vintage automobiles manufactured in Springfield. The event is sponsored by AAA Pioneer Valley; MassMutual is the 2015 Premier Sponsor of the Springfield Museums.
Jurassic Road Show to Visit Museums
On August 22 from 10 am–5 pm, the Springfield Museums will host the Jurassic Roadshow, which brings the science, history, and art of the Connecticut River Valley’s dinosaur footprints and trace impressions to street fairs and other events in the region. The Roadshow’s appearance will also help to highlight the unique collections of dinosaur fossils housed in Dinosaur Hall at the Springfield Science Museum.
Museums Announce Free Fun Friday, Family Programs For August
The Springfield Museums have announced the schedule for the final two weeks of their annual “Summer Spectacular” Family Series, which runs through August 14, 2015. Every Monday through Friday, families visiting the Quadrangle will find a schedule packed with hands-on art and science activities, live reptile demonstrations, and family entertainment for all ages. All programs and performances are free with admission unless otherwise noted. The 2015 premier sponsor is MassMutual; the Summer Spectacular is underwritten by the Berkshire Bank Foundation and the Charles H. Hall Foundation (Bank of America, Trustee).
What Pet Should I Get? Celebrated at the Museums
As the home of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, it’s only fitting for the Springfield Museums to celebrate the release of the newest Dr. Seuss book, “What Pet Should I Get?” on Tuesday, July 28.
Museums’ Summer Spectacular Family Series Continues July 20-31
The Springfield Museums have announced the schedule for weeks 3 and 4 of their annual “Summer Spectacular” Family Series, which runs through August 14, 2015. Every Monday through Friday, families visiting the Quadrangle will find a schedule packed with hands-on art and science activities, live reptile demonstrations, and family entertainment for all ages. All programs and performances are free with admission unless otherwise noted. The 2015 premier sponsor is MassMutual; the Summer Spectacular is underwritten by the Berkshire Bank Foundation and the Charles H. Hall Foundation (Bank of America, Trustee).
Museums Promise “Spectacular” Summer for Kids and Families
The Springfield Museums have announced the schedule for their annual “Summer Spectacular” Family Series, which runs from July 6 through August 14, 2015. Every Monday through Friday, families visiting the Quadrangle will find a schedule packed with hands-on art and science activities, live reptile demonstrations, and family entertainment for all ages. All programs and performances are free with admission unless otherwise noted. The 2015 premier sponsor is MassMutual; the Summer Spectacular is underwritten by the Berkshire Bank Foundation and the Charles H. Hall Foundation (Bank of America, Trustee).
Springfield Museums to Host Major Exhibit of American Impressionist Works
Impressionism, the radical style that dominated the French art world in the late 19th century, took root in America thanks in large part to the emergence of the art colony movement. Excellent examples from artist colonies like Cos Cob, Connecticut, Shinnecock, Long Island, New York, Taos, New Mexico and Provincetown, Massachusetts will be on display in a comprehensive new exhibit at the Springfield Museums beginning next month. American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists’ Colony will be on view at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from July 14 through October 25. The exhibit is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.
Museums Announce Hours, Military Discounts for Summer
This summer, visitors to the Springfield Museums will be able to enjoy the Quadrangle seven days a week. From June 29 through August 31, all four Springfield Museums will be open Monday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 11 am-5 pm. The Blake House Café will be open Monday-Saturday, 9 am– 3 pm and Sunday 11 am– 3 pm. The Museums will be closed on July 4.
Smith-Bové To Step Down as President of the Springfield Museums
Holly Smith-Bové has announced that she is stepping down as President of the Springfield Museums.