Springfield Museums
Set around a tree-lined quadrangle in downtown Springfield, the world-class museums that comprise the Springfield Museums provide visitors with a wealth of exciting imagery and inspirational artwork. The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated consortium of museums includes the Springfield Science Museum, the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, and the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, the first and only museum dedicated to the beloved children’s book author and Springfield native. The Quadrangle is also home to the Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden, a series of full-scale bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss’s whimsical creations, honoring the birthplace of Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. For one admission price, visitors can enjoy all 5 Springfield Museums and the Dr. Seuss Park. Secure free onsite parking is available around the corner at 21 Edwards Street. Open Tuesday through Sunday. The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden at the Springfield Museums in the city where Theodor Seuss Geisel was born and which appears to have inspired much of his work. Sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, who is also Geisel’s step-daughter, created the endearing bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss and his most beloved characters. See the “Story Teller” himself along with the Grinch, the Lorax, Thing 1 and 2, Horton, and Yertle the turtle! Free to see and open daily.
June 2023
Springfield Museums, Sensory Friendly Saturday
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities to experience what these Museums have to offer. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you have and, if necessary, direct you to a quiet space that provides a chance to cool down and take a break. Sensory-friendly crafts for all ages will be available…
Find out more »Springfield Museums, a la Carte Lecture
Join us in-person or online! In-person tickets available at the Welcome Center on the day of the lecture; virtual registration (recommended in advance) at SpringfieldMuseums.org. May 25, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm The Famous Doll Test: A Missing Chapter in Springfield’s Black History Museums a la Carte Lecture $4 Jun 1, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Artist Talk – Artifice: New Paintings by Priya N. Green Museums a la Carte Lecture $4 Jun 8, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm An Exploration of the Nelson Stevens: Color…
Find out more »Springfield Museums, Pride in the Planetarium: Little Monsters Night!
Incredible images from our night sky, LGTBQ+ icons of the space program, and of course, music to remind us that we were born this way! Presented on our new full-dome planetarium system in tandem with our historic starball and music on original vinyl. Recommended for ages 12+. Co-presented by Spin That Records June 15 @ 6:00 pm–8:00 pm |Cost: $10|Cost for Members: FREE LIMITED SEATING RSVP Now!
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Food Pairings: What Goes with What? June 17 @ 10:00 am–12:30 pm |Cost: $45|Cost for Members: $38 Food pairings seem written in stone: Strawberries and Cream for example, apples and cinnamon, fish with lemon. This class discusses such the cultural and physiological origins of such pairings and looks at alternatives with some samples for taste testing. Instructor: Claire Hopley Saturday, 10 am-12:30 pm One class: June 17 Register
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Silk Painting: Beyond the Scarf June 22 @ 10:00 am–2:00 pm |Cost: $58|Cost for Members: $49 Create one or several small silk paintings in this class. Topics will include stretching silk for painting, transferring designs to the fabric, color layering, and ideas for matting and framing your finished silk paintings. All levels welcome. One yard of silk fabric is included in your class fee. Bring your nontoxic silk paints, brushes, several jelly jars or other mixing containers, pencil, ruler, scissors,…
Find out more »Springfield Museums, a la Carte Lecture
Join us in-person or online! In-person tickets available at the Welcome Center on the day of the lecture; virtual registration (recommended in advance) at SpringfieldMuseums.org. May 25, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm The Famous Doll Test: A Missing Chapter in Springfield’s Black History Museums a la Carte Lecture $4 Jun 1, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Artist Talk – Artifice: New Paintings by Priya N. Green Museums a la Carte Lecture $4 Jun 8, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm An Exploration of the Nelson Stevens: Color…
Find out more »July 2023
Springfield Museums, One Year of Webb Telescope Images
Join us as a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is released! Evening also includes expert speakers, a live full-dome planetarium show, observatory tours, and light refreshments. Recommended for ages 12+. LIMITED SEATING RSVP Now! The Why, What, and How of the James Webb Space Telescope, 6:30 pm Join STEM Curator Kevin Kopchynski for this one-of-a-kind, fully live planetarium show. Kevin will explain how the JWST works, and the significance of what we’ve learned in it’s first year…
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