Program Calendar
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Week of Programs
The Wolves of Yellowstone
Amidst crisp air, bare trees, frosted earth, and brilliant thermal features of Yellowstone National Park, the wildlife viewing in winter is better than any other time of year. The elements of nature are in full sway and its wild inhabitants—close-knit packs of wolves—are hunting, mating, searching for warmth, and surviving. Information Session: Thursday, October 13,…
$3795
Sunday, February 26, 2017
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February 26, 2017 –Family Science Adventures
Family Science Adventures
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!
Monday, February 27, 2017
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February 27, 2017 –Early Enrichment Day: Dr. Seuss Adventures!
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February 27, 2017 –Family Science Adventures
Early Enrichment Day: Dr. Seuss Adventures!
Participate in hands-on activities, interactive gallery games, crafts, museum exploration and much more. Most appropriate for children ages 3-6 Early Enrichment Days require a two week minimum advanced notice.413-314-6422Email UsResources
Family Science Adventures
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!
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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February 28, 2017 –Local Treasures: Wistariahurst & Mt Holyoke College Museum
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February 28, 2017 –Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
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February 28, 2017 –Professor Knows A. Lot
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February 28, 2017 –Family Science Adventures
Local Treasures: Wistariahurst & Mt Holyoke College Museum
Wistariahurst Museum was the home of prominent silk manufacturer, William Skinner and his family. Delve into the lives and elegant style of two generations of the Skinner family through a guided tour featuring elaborate architecture, paintings, decorative arts and textiles.
$99
Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources available including genealogical websites.
$100
Professor Knows A. Lot
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
Family Science Adventures
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!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
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March 1, 2017 –Dr. Seuss Playgroup
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March 1, 2017 –Family Science Adventures
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March 1, 2017 –Interior Design 101
Dr. Seuss Playgroup
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. Activities may include puzzles, art activities, photo booth, exploring Dr. Seuss’ short stories on tablets, puppets, sensory bins, and Playdoh.
Family Science Adventures
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!
Interior Design 101
Have you ever renovated a space, selected paint colors and wallpaper, purchased furniture, accessories, art, pillows and rugs that seemed wonderfully coordinated, only to discover that the components did not come together as expected? Then it's possible one or several of the 7 principles of design were overlooked.
$30
Thursday, March 2, 2017
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March 2, 2017 –Family Science Adventures
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March 2, 2017 –Paintings Hung in Parlors: May Alcott and other Nineteenth Century Women Artists
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March 2, 2017 –Stars Over Springfield
Family Science Adventures
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!
Paintings Hung in Parlors: May Alcott and other Nineteenth Century Women Artists
In the middle of the nineteenth century, May Alcott took art classes in Boston, wandered in the woods with pen and ink, started and ran her own art school, illustrated the first edition of her sister Louisa’s best-selling novel, Little Women, and left Massachusetts to sketch and study in London and Paris.
$4
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
$3
Friday, March 3, 2017
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March 3, 2017 –Family Science Adventures
Family Science Adventures
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!
Saturday, March 4, 2017
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March 4, 2017 –Seussian Gallery Activities
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March 4, 2017 –Meet the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2
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March 4, 2017 –Meet the Western Mass Illustrators
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March 4, 2017 –Family Science Adventures
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March 4, 2017 –Magician Jungle Jim
Seussian Gallery Activities
Wear your pajamas! Join the celebration and wear your comfiest, coziest pajamas for the biggest Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party around!
Dr. Seuss Cakes & Decorations, 10 am-3 pm
See the real cakes and alternative creations throughout the galleries in every building, including a Seussian ice sculpture on the Quadrangle.
Meet the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2
Get a high five and take your photo with Dr. Seuss's most famous character and his mischievous sidekicks as they roam the museum galleries.
Meet the Western Mass Illustrators
Meet the artists behind the special exhibit Cats in Hats and collect autographs on an origami hat. Scheduled to attend:
Family Science Adventures
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!
Magician Jungle Jim
This show combines balloon artistry, magic, comedy and improv to create an amazing experience for children. High-energy, interactive, and, most-importantly, fun, Jungle Jim’s unique performance will blow you away!