The Museums are open seven days a week and we invite you to play, explore, and create with us. Free with museum admission!
Don’t forget about our special exhibits!
Note: Activities, locations, and times subject to change. Please pick up a daily schedule in the Welcome Center for the most up to date information.
Chalk Art, 11 am-3 pm
Watch the artistic process of chalk artist Amy Reyor and join in with artwork of your own design! Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
Fiesta Del Norte, 12-2 pm
Enjoy music of Mexico with Fiesta del Norte, Connecticut’s first mariachi band. Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
Face Painting, 11 am-3 pm
Choose from a summery selection of designs and have your face painted by Professor Knows A Lot! Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Habitat Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Meet the Cat in the Hat, 11 am-4 pm
Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Bird Kite, 11 am-3 pm
Take to the skies! Assemble an im-peck-able bird kite to fly outdoors. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Flora & Fauna I-Spy, 11 am-3 pm
Search for plants and animals featured in many of Frida Kahlo’s paintings. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Origami La Casa Azul, 11 am-3 pm
Make an origami replica of Frida’s home. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Botanical Headband, 12-4 pm
Create your own flower crown inspired by the glorious botanical crowns featured in Frida’s portraits. Art Discovery Center, Second Floor GWVS Smith Art Museum
Summer Spectacular is sponsored by Baystate Health, Berkshire Bank, Country Bank, Florence Bank, Eversource, Health New England, M&T Bank; and Charles H. Hall Foundation, N.A., Bank of America, Trustee.
