Program Calendar

Annual outdoor motorcycle show and rally! Motorcycle Show & Rally View a variety of classic and vintage motorcycles, browse vendor displays, a Dj spins classic rock tunes and more. 9 am Blessing of the Bikes, Rev. Thomas Callard, Christ Church Cathedral 10:30 am Recognition of the Van Buren Sisters’ Historic Ride 11 am-3 pm Concessions…

Interact with the collections in new and different ways. Activities vary daily. Check our Welcome Center for listings. Programs may include: Photo Play: Handle cameras from the 20th century through present, learn the science behind photography, and get a copy of your portrait from our photo booth. Artmaking on the Quadrangle: Create a masterpiece using…

Register by July 25 Jump into the time machine to check out Samurai weaponry, ancient Roman and Greek statues, and a mummy case. Create your own Greek sculpture, warrior shields, “gold” Roman coins, and a jewel chest. Along the way, go on a treasure hunts, visit the Seymour Planetarium, listen to stories and visit the…

Register by July 25 Learn simple woodworking skills as you make fun, handicraft items and then put them to use in class. Create a drop spindle, then use it to learn the timeless art of spinning yarn. We’ll also make wooden crochet hooks and a niddy noddy to wind your yarn creations. Special attention will…

Interact with the collections in new and different ways. Activities vary daily. Check our Welcome Center for listings. Programs may include: Photo Play: Handle cameras from the 20th century through present, learn the science behind photography, and get a copy of your portrait from our photo booth. Artmaking on the Quadrangle: Create a masterpiece using…

Come watch artist in residence David Krawcyzk draw an animal on the theme of the week and create your own chalk drawing.  (Weather permitting; may be rescheduled to Tuesday or Wednesday.) Free with museum admission! Republican photo by Frederick GoreThe Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Sing along with Mr. Zach and learn about the world of animals.  Designed at kids four and under, but older siblings are welcome. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

A general docent-led tour for adults who want to delve a little deeper into the collections in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Register by July 11 Enhance your color sensitivity and understanding of color interaction through color charts, still lifes and a variety of studio projects. Working with oils, students will explore aspects of color including hue, value, and intensity to discover meaning, symbolism, and personal preferences for specific color combinations. Supply list will be provided. Instructor:…

Register by July 25 Jump into the time machine to check out Samurai weaponry, ancient Roman and Greek statues, and a mummy case. Create your own Greek sculpture, warrior shields, “gold” Roman coins, and a jewel chest. Along the way, go on a treasure hunts, visit the Seymour Planetarium, listen to stories and visit the…

Register by July 25 Learn simple woodworking skills as you make fun, handicraft items and then put them to use in class. Create a drop spindle, then use it to learn the timeless art of spinning yarn. We’ll also make wooden crochet hooks and a niddy noddy to wind your yarn creations. Special attention will…

Register by July 12 Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources available including genealogical websites. You’ll learn a great deal about researching, but keep in mind - it’s not all on the Internet! Instructor: Dave Robison Three classes - July 12, 19, 26 Register Now

Interact with the collections in new and different ways. Activities vary daily. Check our Welcome Center for listings. Programs may include: Photo Play: Handle cameras from the 20th century through present, learn the science behind photography, and get a copy of your portrait from our photo booth. Artmaking on the Quadrangle: Create a masterpiece using…

Join us as the Cat in the Hat announces his presidential campaign and celebrate Springfield's native son Theodor Seuss Geisel-- aka Dr. Seuss! Meet and greet with the Cat and his running mates Thing 1 and Thing 2 First official reading of the new Cat in the Hat Learning Library book Musical performance by Kay…

Explore chain reactions through creating Rube Goldberg machines!  Build complicated contraptions that make simple jobs more complex - purely for fun and the joy of watching science in action. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

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

Register by July 12 Lessons will focus on the fundamental elements of line, composition, proportion, spatial relationships, perspective, volume, light and shadow, and foreshortening. Basic skills, work habits, color theory and motivational techniques to produce complete and finished drawings will also be discussed. All levels welcome. Supply list will be provided. Instructor: Don Smith Five…

Register by July 25 Jump into the time machine to check out Samurai weaponry, ancient Roman and Greek statues, and a mummy case. Create your own Greek sculpture, warrior shields, “gold” Roman coins, and a jewel chest. Along the way, go on a treasure hunts, visit the Seymour Planetarium, listen to stories and visit the…

Register by July 27 Special exhibits at the museums will inspire you to create a unique garden sculpture such as a fountain, toad stools, mini bird bath or decorative butterfly. Explore the basics of wheel throwing, including centering the clay to make a small vessel and hand building with slab and African coiling techniques. Learn…

Register by July 13 Both the novice and serious writer will find a comfortable spot in this group. Participants work with memoir, personal essay, poetry, short stories, novels, or just a creative exploration with words. We’ll write in response to prompts and have the option of sharing with others. Lots of writing, guaranteed! Coffee and…

Interact with the collections in new and different ways. Activities vary daily. Check our Welcome Center for listings. Programs may include: Photo Play: Handle cameras from the 20th century through present, learn the science behind photography, and get a copy of your portrait from our photo booth. Artmaking on the Quadrangle: Create a masterpiece using…

Meet some of the animals that call the Forest Park Zoo home. Learn about their special adaptations, habitats, behavior, diets, and status in the wild. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Register by July 13 Would you like some meaningful and constructive feedback on your writing so you can send it out for publication? This manuscript critiquing workshop welcomes all levels of writers. A professional writing coach and editor, Jan Sadler will guide the group in a streamlined process for feedback. Bring a copy of your…

Journey deep into the African rainforest and meet Oscar, an adorable young chimp with an entertaining approach to life, and a remarkable story of individual triumph and family bonds. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Register by July 25 Jump into the time machine to check out Samurai weaponry, ancient Roman and Greek statues, and a mummy case. Create your own Greek sculpture, warrior shields, “gold” Roman coins, and a jewel chest. Along the way, go on a treasure hunts, visit the Seymour Planetarium, listen to stories and visit the…

Register by July 27 Special exhibits at the museums will inspire you to create a unique garden sculpture such as a fountain, toad stools, mini bird bath or decorative butterfly. Explore the basics of wheel throwing, including centering the clay to make a small vessel and hand building with slab and African coiling techniques. Learn…

Interact with the collections in new and different ways. Activities vary daily. Check our Welcome Center for listings. Programs may include: Photo Play: Handle cameras from the 20th century through present, learn the science behind photography, and get a copy of your portrait from our photo booth. Artmaking on the Quadrangle: Create a masterpiece using…

A fun-filled, one day event for the entire family.  Create artwork using a wide variety of mediums, make connections to the museum’s collections, and be an exhibitor in our pop-up outdoor museum. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Get hands on with artifacts from years past in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

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

Register by July 25 Jump into the time machine to check out Samurai weaponry, ancient Roman and Greek statues, and a mummy case. Create your own Greek sculpture, warrior shields, “gold” Roman coins, and a jewel chest. Along the way, go on a treasure hunts, visit the Seymour Planetarium, listen to stories and visit the…

Register by July 27 Special exhibits at the museums will inspire you to create a unique garden sculpture such as a fountain, toad stools, mini bird bath or decorative butterfly. Explore the basics of wheel throwing, including centering the clay to make a small vessel and hand building with slab and African coiling techniques. Learn…

Interact with the collections in new and different ways. Activities vary daily. Check our Welcome Center for listings. Programs may include: Photo Play: Handle cameras from the 20th century through present, learn the science behind photography, and get a copy of your portrait from our photo booth. Artmaking on the Quadrangle: Create a masterpiece using…

Set in the eighteenth century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this production of Cinderella is a Tanglewood Marionettes showpiece. The story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting – the village square, the rustic kitchen, the magnificent ballroom, plus many more. All your favorite…

Explore the collections of the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts and George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum with a friendly docent. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Precious Metal Clay® is pulverized silver mixed with water and an organic, non-toxic binder. Learn how to turn it into exquisite silver jewelry beginning with formed, rolled and stamped techniques, through the final firing and polishing process. Produce 2-3 pairs of earrings or a small pendant. Instructor: Bevlynn GallantRegister Now

Interact with the collections in new and different ways. Activities vary daily. Check our Welcome Center for listings. Programs may include: Photo Play: Handle cameras from the 20th century through present, learn the science behind photography, and get a copy of your portrait from our photo booth. Artmaking on the Quadrangle: Create a masterpiece using…