Springfield Museums

Thus Out of Small Beginnings: Springfield Armory, Springfield Museums and Christ Church Cathedral
2017-06-08 12:15 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
The history of what is now Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral begins at the United States Armory in Springfield in May 1817.

Culture & Cocktails: It's Fun to Have Fun
2017-06-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Shake up your museum experience with an eclectic mix of culinary treats and cultural entertainment! A grownups-only opportunity to play, enjoy Seussian cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while exploring the brand new Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum.

ColorFest!
2017-06-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
A special day of family programs, co-presented with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. All activities are free with museum admission!

Malik the Magic Guy
2017-06-11 12:30 - 15:00, 2017-06-18 12:30 - 15:00, 2017-06-25 12:30 - 15:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Come and enjoy this laugh filled magic show featuring magic with sports equipment, sleight of hand, and other fun surprises.

Botticelli & Matisse at the MFA Boston
2017-06-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
View two major exhibits at the MFA Boston. Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510) exemplifies the artistic achievement of Renaissance Florence in the 15th century.

Professor Knows A. Lot
2017-06-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-06-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-06-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-07-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States

Theodor Geisel: A Portrait of the Man Who Became Dr. Seuss
2017-06-15 12:15 - 13:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
After graduating from Dartmouth, Theodor Geisel used his talents as an ad-man, political provocateur, and social satirist, gradually but irrevocably turning to children's books.

Mad Dash on Mulberry Street - 5k and FitKids Run
2017-06-17 07:30 - 11:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Run, walk, dance, or skip – just get silly – on this 5K course. A portion of each entry will benefit the new Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum.

Reading Alive!
2017-06-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Two actors make words jump off the page and stories come to life through dramatic readings and theater games.

Botticelli & Matisse at the MFA Boston
2017-06-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States

A Friendly Life
2017-06-21 12:15 - 13:15 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Rose Slate, ”the Friendly Historian,” will share the history of Friendly Ice Cream—the ice cream shop and restaurant founded right here in Springfield—interweaving aspects of its founder Pres Blake’s life.

Lost Springfield
2017-06-22 12:15 - 13:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
At the end of the nineteenth century, the U.S. Armory opened in Springfield, spurring rapid growth. With that golden age of progress came iconic buildings and landmarks that are now lost to time.

Discover Southeast Alaska
2017-06-23 - 2017-06-30 | Alaska, AK, United States

Be a Seuss - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
2017-06-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
This class has been canceled.

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That
2017-06-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
A special day of family programs, co-presented with WGBY, Television for Western New England. All activities are free with museum admission!

Member Monday
2017-06-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Special savings and experiences just for Springfield Museums members

You'll Like It Here: The Story of Donald Vitkus, Belchertown Patient #3394
2017-06-29 12:15 - 13:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Through the eyes of young Donald Vitkus, You’ll Like It Here exposes the de-humanizing environment of a Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation institution of the mid-1900’s.

Free Fun Friday 2017
2017-06-30 10:00 - 17:00 | 21 Edwards St, Springfield, 01103, United States
Thanks to a grant from the Highland Street Foundation, general admission is free to everyone−a perfect time to introduce your nonmember friends to the Springfield Museums.

Performance: Below the Gaff
2017-06-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Traditional Irish folk songs, sea shanties and original pirate tunes played rustically on a fiddle and mandolin.

The Roaming Railroad
2017-06-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Kids and grownups can come take a ride around the Quadrangle on this trackless train!

Fun Friday Gallery Activities
2017-06-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Explore the collections through hands-on activities.

Artmaking on the Quad
2017-07-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Create a masterpiece using the day’s selected medium.

Bubble Party
2017-07-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Dance the limbo, with hula hoops, bubbles, and more!

Family Science Adventures
2017-07-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.
