List of events in Photo View

    Forest Park Zoo on the Go

    Meet some of the critters that call the Zoo in Forest Park home! Learn about their special adaptations, habitats, behavior, diets, and status in the wild. Visitors will have an opportunity to touch and observe the animals, as well as ask individual questions. Free with museum admission!

    WoW Express

    The Watershed on Wheels Express (WoW Express) is an interactive mobile visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Tour this exhibit to learn more about the natural resources within the Connecticut River watershed. Enjoy a twilight stroll through the WoW’s 28-foot exhibit trailer, exploring five habitats with over 42 different…

    Gallery Activities

    Water is Life, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Explore how different animals interact with water and why we need to protect one of Earth’s most precious resources.  Meet one of museum’s turtle up close and explore the Connecticut River Habitats. Make Your Own Water Filter, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Experiment with making your own filter from natural and…

    April 29, 2016 @ 5:00 pmApril 30, 2016 @ 8:00 am

    Girl Scout Camp-In: Eco-Experts

    Help celebrate Earth Day by making your own recycled masterpiece, meeting our resident reptiles during a live animal demonstration, and participating in fun gallery games! Scouts will enjoy a pizza party, planetarium show, and have exclusive access to our special exhibit, Wolf to Woof, all while earning a certificate and participation patch! Space is limited…

    $50

    Earth Day Clean Up

    Join the Science Museum’s 25th annual clean-up of Springfield parks and public spaces, in cooperation with Keep Springfield Beautiful and the Great American Cleanup. For information or to volunteer, call 413.263.6800, ext. 404.