A Powerful Tribute to Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples
The Springfield Museums is honored to present Portraits in RED: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples Painting Project, on view through September 7, 2025, at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. In this striking series of portraits, artist…
The 12th Annual Festival of Flowers Blossoms at the Springfield Museums
The Springfield Museums welcomes spring with the 12th Annual Festival of Flowers, on view from Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, April 6. More than 60 floral arrangements will fill the galleries of the art, history, and science museums, making this…
Immersive Vincent van Gogh Exhibition Returns to the Springfield Museums
Update 3/27/2024: New start date for planetarium show: Vincent's Starry Sky Additional Van Gogh offerings include an exhibit of related works from the permanent collection, an original planetarium show, and Museum School classes The Springfield Museums is excited to announce…
Museums Celebrate Hometown Hero Dr. Seuss on His Birthday
The Springfield Museums presents its annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration, on Saturday, March 1, from 10 am to 5 pm, rain, shine, or snow. Join the Museums for an all-day salute to beloved children’s author and Springfield-native Theodor Seuss Geisel…
Springfield Museums to Auction Coveted Low-Number Dr. Seuss License Plates
The Springfield Museums is excited to announce an online auction of low-number Massachusetts license plates featuring Dr. Seuss’s iconic Cat in the Hat. The auction will run from Friday, February 28, 2025, at 12 pm through Monday, March 10, 2025,…
Museums Seek Nominations for 2025 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…
The Cat in the Hat License Plate Ready to Hit the Road in Massachusetts!
The Springfield Museums is thrilled to announce that Dr. Seuss specialty license plates are now available across Massachusetts. Featuring the iconic Cat in the Hat, the plates honor Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel, whose writings inspired generations of learners worldwide. The Museums are home…
A Valentine’s Evening like No Other at the Springfield Science Museum
The Springfield Museums is proud to present To the Moon and Back, a dazzling celebration on Friday, February 14, from 5-8:30 pm at the Springfield Science Museum. Attendees will enjoy an original planetarium show created exclusively for this event by…
Giant Robot Animals Take up Residence at the Springfield Museums
The Springfield Museums is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of The Robot Zoo at the Springfield Science Museum. On view January 18-May 4, 2025, this special exhibition features three enormous robot animals that illustrate fascinating real-life animal characteristics, revealing…
Museums à la Carte Continues its Milestone Season with Lecture by Tiffany Glass Expert
The Springfield Museums’ lecture series Museums à la Carte continues its 45th anniversary season on Thursday, January 9, at 12:15 pm with a deep dive into the inspiration and process behind Tiffany Studios’ iconic Favrile glass with Lindsy R. Parrott,…
President & CEO Kay Simpson Honored with Prestigious Award
The Springfield Museums are thrilled to announce that President & CEO Kay Simpson was selected as the recipient of the New England Museum Association's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Each year, NEMA honors an individual who has made exceptional contributions to…
‘Wicked’ Planetarium Show Celebrating at the Springfield Museums
Can’t get enough of the blockbuster fantasy? Experience the music of the untold story of the witches of Oz in the Seymour Planetarium. The Springfield Museums presents Wicked: Under the Stars on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 pm through the…