Rain, shine or snow!
Join us for an all-day salute to beloved children’s author and Springfield-native Theodor Seuss Geisel on his 119th birthday! Free with museum admission!
Please note that while the birthday activities will be open to all visitors, timed entry to the Dr. Seuss Museum is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the event in the Welcome Center. Arrive early to secure desired entry time.
Birthday activities sponsored by
Note: Springfield Museums members must sign in for admission discount. If you would like to purchase a ticket using one of our many discounts, a reciprocal membership or gift certificate, you will need to do this transaction in person on the day of your visit at the Welcome Center. Advance ticket sales are at full-price only.
Character Meet and Greets
The Cat in the Hat, 11-11:30 am & 2:30-3:00 pm
Science Workshop Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum
Thing 1 and Thing 2, 11 am-1 pm & 2-4 pm
MassMutual Hall, First Floor, Wood Museum of Springfield History
Entertainment
Giant Bubbles with Mr. Vinny, 10:30 am-3:30pm
Using wands he designed and constructed himself, Mr. Vinny will gather kids for a game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles! (Quadrangle Green, weather permitting)
Roaming Magic with Pete & Chris Amusements, 11 am-3 pm
Join Pete and Chris Amusements as they perform magic tricks and get brains working with their selection of puzzles and games. (Various galleries, Springfield Science Museum)
Balloon Hats, 11 am-1 pm
Enhance your party look with a balloon hat made by Professor Knows A. Lot. (Quadrangle Green; rain location: Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum)
Airborne Comedians, 1 pm
Juggling comedy show. with Dan Foley and Joel Harris. Quad (Quadrangle Green; rain location: Davis Auditorium, Lower Level, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts)
Music By DJ TJ, 11 am-3 pm
Boogie down and dance to the beat! (Quadrangle Green; rain location: Tolman Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Ongoing Activities
Teeny Tiny Truffula Trees, 12-4 pm
Create a fuzzy mini tree inspired by The Lorax. (Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum)
Wacky Headbands, 11 am-3 pm
Create your own Seussian headgear, inspired by your favorite characters! (Discovery Lab, Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum)
Guess Who?, 11 am-3 pm
Play a matching game inspired by our collections to learn more about animals! (Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Fish and Wildlife, 11 am-3 pm
Visit our friends from US Fish and Wildlife Service to learn more about the environment. (Habitat Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Story Time with the Cat in the Hat, 12-12:30 pm & 2:30-3 pm
Join the Cat in the Hat for a special reading of the book that bears his name. (Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Live Animal Encounter, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Come learn about the animals that call the Science Museum home. (Reptile Wall, Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum)
