Program Calendar
Programs
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Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks Revealed
Why were there two paintings? What was Leonardo attempting to depict in the original Virgin of the Rocks? Could it be Two Messiahs? Get ready for an entertaining journey where Renaissance mysteries will be revealed. Dan Brown fans and art historians will enjoy this mystery! Presented by Andrew Linnell, MSE, Univ. of Michigan, Author and…
Stars Over Springfield
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
Cabinets of Curiosity: Historical and Contemporary Interpretations
While the Ancient Romans amassed collections of objects that were unusual or foreign to them, the tradition of studying and categorizing a collection was developed during the Renaissance. The Italian galleria or the German kunstkammer or wunderkammer (room of art or wonders) celebrated extraordinary objects from around the world and throughout time. Collections generally included…
Early Enrichment Day: Holiday Cheer
Featuring the gingerbread exhibition Seussian Holiday. Participate in hands-on activities, interactive gallery games, crafts, museum exploration and much more. Most appropriate for children ages 3-6 For more information, email schooltours@springfieldmuseums.org.
The Star of Bethlehem: Investigating an Ancient Mystery
Visit the Science Museum’s historic Seymour Planetarium for an exciting investigation into one of history’s most enduring mysteries: the Star of Bethlehem. Is it possible that the cosmic appearance seen by the Wise Men over 2000 years ago was a celestial object or event that can be identified, or will it forever remain shrouded in…
