Learn about the many innovative discoveries made by Black inventors, enjoy daily performances by magician Scotty Swan, and more. Free with museum admission.
Today’s Highlights
Magician Scotty Swan, 11 am & 1 pm
Kids and parents alike get ready to enter urban wizards academy! With his unique blend of comedy, magic, pop culture references, silly puppets, amazing close up illusions and hysterical audience participation, Scotty Swan keeps his audiences laughing non-stop. (Tolman Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Local Authors Book Fair, 11 am-2 pm
In partnership with Olive Tree Books-n-Voices, a Black, woman-owned bookstore right here in Springfield. (Blake Court, First Floor, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts))
Ongoing Activities
Write your own Story, 11 am-3 pm
Come try your hand at storytelling by writing your own mini comic strip about your museum experience! (Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Make a Magician’s Wand, 12-4 pm
Design your own magician’s wand to use in creating your own magic and sleight of hand out of an ordinary pencil! (Art Discover Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum)
