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…
The Grinchmas Season Continues at the Springfield Museums
Grinchmas festivities are in full swing at the Springfield Museums. There’s still time to join in on the most wonderful, awful way to celebrate the season! With two holiday exhibitions and a slate of family activities, it’s the perfect time…
The Grinchmas Spirit Returns to the Springfield Museums
The Springfield Museums is thrilled to present the return of Grinchmas, the most wonderful, awful way to celebrate the holiday season! Beginning with the opening of the Grinch’s Grotto on Saturday, November 9, hearts will grow three sizes during annual…
Catch the Spirit of Spooky Season at the Springfield Museums
The Springfield Museums presents Halloween at the Museums, Saturday, October 26, from 10 am–5 pm. Wear your best costumes, trick-or-treat in the Museum galleries, and more. Free with museum admission! “Our Halloween celebration is always filled with spirited fun! We’re…
The Springfield Museums Appoints Scott Berg as Vice President of Advancement
The Springfield Museums announced today that after a comprehensive search, Scott Berg has been appointed Vice President of Advancement. In this leadership role, reporting directly to President and CEO Kay Simpson, Berg will be responsible for strategic development, design, and…
Raise a Glass to Perfect Pairings: Art & Wine; Education & Philanthropy
The Springfield Museums presents an elegant evening in support of the arts and education on Thursday, October 24, 5:30-8:30 pm. Held in conjunction with special exhibitions featuring master glass artists Louis Comfort Tiffany and Josh Simpson, Cheers! is fundraiser to benefit the Museums. Tickets…