Join us for the Annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration on March 4!
The Springfield Museums present Here for the Party: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration, Saturday, March 4, 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…
Springfield, AfriCOBRA Artist Exhibit Opens
I create from the rhythmic color-rappin-life-style of Black folk. I believe that art can breathe life, and life is what we are about. −Nelson Stevens The Springfield Museums is pleased to announce Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping opening to the public…
Satisfy Your Curiosity During February School Vacation Week
The Springfield Museums present Curiosity Challenge, School Vacation Week, February 20-24! With the special exhibition Leonardo’s Lab as inspiration, visitors will enjoy daily hands-on activities that engage the mind and get them thinking outside the box. All activities are free…
Nominations Open for 2023 Ubora and Ahadi Awards
The Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the annual Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award. These prestigious awards—conferred by the African Hall Subcommittee—are awarded to African American people from Greater Springfield who have—above and beyond—demonstrated commitment to fields of community…
JUS10H Makes History with New York Fashion Week Live Stream from the Springfield Museums
Springfield native Justin Haynes of Jus10H will present his collection CORE by ONYX, the Basics of Luxury at the Springfield Museums on February 15, 2023, during a New York Fashion Week CFDA Runway 360 Showcase. Haynes will feature his New…
Exhibition of New Acquisitions Reflects Diversity, Excellence, and a New Path Forward
Springfield Museums present New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions January 28−July 30, 2023 at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Created between 1996 and 2020 and added to the permanent collection in the last two years, the exceptional prints,…
New Exhibition Explores the Ideas, Talents, and Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci
The Springfield Museums presents Leonardo’s Lab at the Springfield Science Museum January 21-April 23, 2023. Organized by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh)and presented by Sciencenter (Ithaca), this exhibition offers young artists and inventors a chance to immerse themselves in the mind…
The Grinch’s Heart Grows Three Sizes; Staying on at the Springfield Museums to the Delight of Fans Everywhere
Springfield Museums is excited to announce The Grinch’s Grotto has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, January 29. Located in the SIS Hall of the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the Grotto is a cave-like structure…
Explore Planet Earth with The Lorax!
Springfield Museums is pleased to announce Planet Earth: You Are Here family fun for December 27-30! Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s mustachioed environmental activist The Lorax and our permanent collections, visitors can choose from an array of STEM and STEAM-based activities…
Grinchmas After Hours: Enjoy holiday fun for adults only!
The Museums present Grinchmas After Hours, an adults-only romp through our holiday exhibitions in the Wood Museum of Springfield History and the Springfield Science Museum, on Thursday, December 8 from 5—8pm. “Grinchmas After Hours is one of the Museums’ favorite…
Spend your weekend with the Grinch!
The Springfield Museums is happy to present holiday, family fun in the galleries during Grinchmas Saturdays, December 3 and December 10 from 10am–5pm. In addition to exploring the Grinch’s Grotto and the gingerbread exhibition Flour to Fables, visitors can meet St. Nick and…
Kick-off the Holiday Season with the Grinch!
The Springfield Museums present Holiday Happenings 2022, Friday, November 25, from 10am–5pm. Get into the holiday spirit with the Grinch, our Gingerbread exhibit, art activities, and more. Free with museum admission! “The activities during Holiday Happenings are always the most exciting,”…