Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Program Calendar
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Great for Home Schoolers! Explore new and exciting areas of Science each week. From dinosaurs and pre-historic creatures to live reptiles and amphibians. Learn about ancient man, nature and the secrets of deep space. Hands-on activities and visits to special exhibits will enhance our learning experience. Instructor: Pat Gregory Ages: 6-8 Four Classes: November 1,…
$59
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Join us for a look at stars, constellations and planets visible in the night sky. Learn how to follow the seasonal patterns of the earth in its orbit around the sun and how seasonal associations help to remember and understand the sky. Explore both the science and mythology of the heavens as we consider objects…
$15
Join members of the Springfield Stars Club for skygazing in the Science Museum’s observatory. If overcast, a planetarium show will be presented. Stars Club website
$3
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With a parent or guardian, toddlers will learn how to look, interact, behave and discover new places as they explore a special exhibit or particular gallery in the museums each week. Hands-on activities, crafts, games and stories will stimulate young imaginations. Dress for mess and bring a snack. Instructor: Pat Gregory Ages: 3-5 Four Classes:…
$59
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Societies always seek to integrate past events into the national collective memory, and no nation more than the French. But, the Second World War offered supreme challenges to the French government since France literally underwent not only defeat and occupation, but endured collaboration and a civil war. One of the earliest monuments that sought to…
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Create dazzling handmade ornaments! Using origami folding techniques, make at least four unique pieces to use as decoration, gifts or for just plain fun. These creations lend themselves well to becoming holiday ornaments, but are perfect for any occasion all year round. Geared for novice folders --- anyone is welcome to join. Expect to work…
$54
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Once spices were so valued, that merchants and explorers journeyed to distant parts of the world for them. We’ll focus on the history of spices, the places they come from, the spices favored in different countries, and the ways spices are used in holiday fare -- from English harvest breads to American Independence Cakes, from…
$30
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Using graph paper we will unlock the secrets of symmetry! Using circles, squares, diamonds, your favorite symbols, and a few Zentangle patterns, we will create unique symbolic art. All levels welcome. Materials provided. Instructor: Annette Chittenden One Class: November 5Register Now
$46
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Flowers are a perfect subject for watercolors – this transparent medium is ideal for capturing the translucency of petals and leaves. Explore the use of wet-in-wet, edge control and color blending in rendering a floral subject. Some experience with watercolors is recommended. Most materials will be available for use or purchase. Bring a brown bag…
$75
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Just in time for a handmade holiday gift! Paint a beautiful, wearable silk scarf. Methods explored include color washes, resist painting and stamping. Silk for practice and one silk scarf blank included. Additional scarf blanks available for purchase. All levels welcome. Supply list provided. Instructor: Maureen Egan One Class: November 10Register Now
$34
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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From the last quarter of the 19th century into the first decade of the 20th century, William Merritt Chase helped transform and elevate the art scene in the United States, through his own work and that of his many students. Taking his subject matter and his painting style from modern times while adhering to a…
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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COWABUNGA Dudes & Dudettes! Explore Elias Derby’s extensive collection of original artwork and memorabilia from the TMNT series, displayed alongside the Museums own centuries-old samurai swords, armor, and pristine Japanese prints. Come dressed in your Ninja best and win a prize! |
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Working with a female model we'll use hollow sculpting techniques to make a life size portrait in clay. Part of the class will study the basic anatomy and structure of the human head as this is the foundation of making a life-like piece. Terracotta clay will be used and sculptures will be kiln fired once…
$205
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Join local historians and neighborhood experts for enlightening strolls through the downtown area. Tours begin at the Welcome Center. This month... Bas Relief in Downtown Springfield by Steve Shultis, Springfield Historical Commission Free for Museum and Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association members; $5 nonmembers. Photo by John PhelanLearn more at aqca.org. |
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Register by November 8! View the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Arts and the special exhibit William Merritt Chase featuring eighty of the painter’s finest works in both oil and pastel.
$105
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Edith Cavell was a British nurse who was caught in the cross hairs of history. Defying the brutish German army in Belgium, she became a key link in the underground rescuing Allied soldiers. Her execution rallied the Allies into forming a more forceful defiance and ultimately brought the US into the war. Was Edith destined…
$4
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Register by September 18! The Met’s monumental staging is a dazzling backdrop for Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, the star-crossed love story set amid the clash of ancient empires. En route, Guy McLain, Director of the Wood Museum of Springfield History will provide an enlightening lecture on the composer and artistry of this popular opera. A boxed…
$265
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Try simple and safe experiments as you make polymer pudding, yeasty balloons, a soda rocket, and “secret-ingredient” volcanoes! Have fun learning about atoms, polymers, and crazy chemical reactions. Best of all, you get to sample your edible concoctions! Dress for mess! Not recommended for children who are sensitive to milk or chocolate. Instructor: Debbie Naglieri-Prescod…
$26
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Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering birds in watercolors. Some of the specific areas we’ll focus on include texture, feathers, reflective surfaces like eyes and beaks, and underlying anatomy and the way it is affected by light and shadow. Some experience with watercolors is recommended. Most materials will be available for use or…
$75
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1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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Hands-on activities for kids and families including Playdoh Gingerbread Creations, letters to Santa and more. |
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Support the Museums and take advantage of these great one-day only deals in the Museum Store.
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! Every child receives a gift, while supplies last! Activities will include: Make Playdoh Gingerbread Creations, Write and send letters to Santa, Decorate a Christmas Tree |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
1 event,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
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Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
2 events,
Come explore hands-on play and activity stations, make new friends, and learn about our world. Open to all children 0-5 with their caregivers.
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! |
3 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
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This is a performance piece presented in the first person perspective using the comedies, tragedies, and histories as well as the sonnets of Shakespeare. Let actor Stephen Collins make Shakespeare's words come alive. From the evil machinations of Richard III, to the philosophical bantering of Falstaff, to the brilliant oratory of Brutus and Antony, Stephen…
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Celebrate the holidays in style with your clients and colleagues at the Springfield Museums! Mix and mingle at the Wood Museum of Springfield History for cocktails (cash bar) and hors d’oeuvres. Then stroll across the Quadrangle to enjoy an elegant dinner among our world-renowned collections in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts or George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
$225
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Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Join members of the Springfield Stars Club for skygazing in the Science Museum’s observatory. If overcast, a planetarium show will be presented. Stars Club website
$3
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2 events,
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission! Every child receives a gift, while supplies last! Activities will include: Make Playdoh Gingerbread Creations, Write and send letters to Santa, Decorate a Christmas Tree |
