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.
The Olympic Games in Paris are underway! Participate in our Olympics-inspired activities for the chance to win prizes! While supplies last.
Olympic Torch, 10 am-4 pm
Create this iconic symbol of the Olympics with a few materials. Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Scavenger Hunt, 11 am-3 pm
Track down gold, silver, and bronze objects while exploring the GWVS Art Museum. Begin in Arms & Armor Gallery, First Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum
Big Blue Blocks, 11 am-3 pm
Build, stack, and play with Big Blue Blocks! Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
How Long Can You Hula Hoop, 11 am-3 pm
Put your hula hooping skills to the test with family and friends. Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
Museum Triathlon, 11 am-3 pm
Participate in our museum triathlon and tackle ring toss, egg race, & hopscotch challenges. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Sponge Archery, 11 am-3 pm
Toss a wet sponge at our target. Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
Olympic Word Search, 11 am-3 pm
Find Olympics themed words. Quadrangle Green (Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Airborne Comedians, 1:30 pm
Comedy and juggling combine in this hilarious show by Dan & Joel—the Airborne Comedians. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Davis Auditorium, Lower Level, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts)
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
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
Meet the Cat in the Hat, 11 am-2 pm
Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science 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.
