Tracey the pencil dog and her crew of fun-loving friends guide visitors through a magical world. Hands-on interactives teach the science behind the art of animation, and big, bright environments create an immersive setting.
Organized by the National Portrait Gallery, this exhibition draws from submissions to a triennial call for portraiture that is open to contemporary artists working across the United States. The Outwin 2022 features 42 works created between 2019 and 2021 that respond to contemporary issues and reflect on the Covid-19 pandemic. The Springfield Museums are one […]
The Museums welcome spring with the annual Festival of Flowers. This beautiful and creative annual celebration attracts more than 3,000 people to the Museums; visitors can bask in the beauty of floral arrangements created by local florists, designers, and garden club members. The Festival of Flowers includes a Saturday Family Day with hands-on activities.
The last of the Great American solar eclipses happens today! Join us in the Science Museum and on the North Lawn for a day of astronomical fun. During this rare event, the sun disappears behind the moon plunging the world into temporary darkness. STEM educators and volunteers will be on hand to provide information and […]
Our annual celebration of clean air, land, and water features eco-friendly demonstrations, special exhibits, and performances on the Quadrangle Green.
April 14 @ 11:00 am–4:00 pm Our annual celebration of clean air, land, and water featuring eco-friendly demonstrations and special exhibits on the Quadrangle Green. A wide array of environmental programs and activities that will get you thinking locally and globally about conservationism; and fun, recreational ways to enjoy the outdoors and learning about the […]
There’s no school on Friday, so come on out Thursday and stay late! Enjoy an evening of astronomy activities, a planetarium program, and observing the moon through our rooftop observatory’s historic telescope. Recommended for ages 8 and up.