Kick off Springfield’s 250th festivities with Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas, opening next month #AtTheMuseums!
This exhibition explores how bold thinking has shaped Springfield through the centuries—from the American Revolution to today—highlighting the...
Reach for the stars next Saturday #AtTheMuseums!
Part of a nationwide movement to bring astronomy to the people, #AstronomyDay will feature solar demonstrations, observatory tours, and FREE planetarium shows (first-come, first served)...
Step into the unexpected and Get Surreal this school vacation—starting NEXT WEEK #AtTheMuseums!
Explore the avant-garde through hands-on creativity—try Automatism drawing, craft a dreamy story, and more. Plus, kids can take home a free book on Puerto Rican art and...
Our annual Earth Day celebration returns in just TWO WEEKS #AtTheMuseums!
Join us on Sunday, April 19 from 11 am–4 pm as we celebrate clean air, land, and water initiatives—and the local clubs and organizations driving meaningful environmental progress.
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Spring is in full bloom—and the best way to experience it all is with a membership!
April is packed #AtTheMuseums, and members get more: more access, more savings, and more unforgettable days together.
-Wander through the 13th Annual Festival of Flowers, plus special exhibits like "MathAlive!"...
Our annual Festival of Flowers blossoms in two weeks #AtTheMuseums!
From April 9-12, take an aromatic walk through art, history, and science galleries as you experience the endless creativity of local florists with an array of transformations inspired by collection pieces! From classes to...
Savor the splendor of still life #AtTheMuseums!
Severin Roesen was America’s most celebrated still life painter in the middle of the 19th century. Born in Germany, Roesen emigrated to the United States in 1848, where he established himself as a painter of elaborate fruit and flower studies.
In...
Uncover the complexities of emigration through artistry #AtTheMuseums!
Emigrating from Ireland to the United States, Olwen O’Herlihy Dowling masterfully conveys what it means to be caught between and comforted by two places at once. Through drypoint prints and detailed etchings, Dowling depicts...
Flip the page on art... "Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover: A Hands-On Journey with Donna Castellanos” opens next week #AtTheMuseums.
Immerse yourself in an imaginative world where discarded books become alternate universes created by the artist and visitors alike! Building on Castellanos’s...
Day 3 of #MuseumLibraryWeek is all about 'Secrets Behind the Scenes'. Think archives are all papers and photos? Think again…
Meet Edna!
Tucked away in the Springfield History Library & Archives #AtTheMuseums, Edna isn’t an item you'd typically find in the stacks. Dressed in her tiny hat and...
For Day 2 of #MuseumLibraryWeek, we’re exploring how contrasts in our collections reveal layers of Springfield history #AtTheMuseums!
The rarest book in our collections is “The Meritorious Price of Our Redemption” written by William Pynchon, the founder of Springfield. A bold critique of...
A 13-card handwritten series of Springfield Mayors from 1852 to the present, diligently maintained by staff #AtTheMuseums since the 1920s!
Follow along all week to explore more treasures from our Library & Archives.
Dinosaurs are always "InFocus" #AtTheMuseums!
Director of Science Jenny Powers sat down with Patrick Berry of WWLP-22News to talk about our bold new permanent exhibition, Dinosaurs Still Live: The Story of Archosaurs:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Tv...
Happy 122nd Birthday Dr. Seuss!
The celebration is underway #AtTheMuseums, and we’re honoring Theodor Geisel the best way we know how—balloon animals, cake, and hands-on art and science. Plus, put your knowledge to the test with trivia about Springfield’s beloved children’s author.
The countdown is on for our Dr. Seuss License Plate Auction #AtTheMuseums! ⏳
Every remaining plate now has at least one watcher—these final 26 low-number plates are in high demand. Place a bid or keep an eye on your favorite before the auction ends Sun., March 8 at 5pm:
drseussplates.givesmart.com
March is National Youth Art Month and Springfield Public Schools are showing out #AtTheMuseums!
From vibrant cultural works and sweeping landscapes to expressive portraits and beautifully crafted pottery, these talented Springfield K-12 artists showcase an inspiring range of creativity. Art is a...
As we kick-off Women’s History Month #AtTheMuseums, meet Jeanne F. Bass, the first woman (and third person) to receive the Ubora Award in 1994!
Jeanne Bass, a Springfield native, is responsible for administering a complex city department which provides service to youth, the elderly, consumers...
Celebrate Springfield’s community leaders #AtTheMuseums!
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Reverend William Nelson DeBerry (1870-1948) was a foundational community leader in Springfield. Reverend DeBerry came to the city in May 1899 as the new pastor of St. John’s Congregational Church, a week...
Discover Springfield’s rich history of civil rights participation #AtTheMuseums!
Two significant figures included Thomas Thomas (American, 1817-1894) and Eli Baptist (American, 1820-1905). Born an enslaved individual in Maryland in 1817, Thomas Thomas later purchased his freedom for $400. In...
From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Triptych with the Crucifixion
Born into an artistic family, painter Goswijn van der Weyden’s parents were both artists and his grandfather was the celebrated Rogier van der Weyden, the official painter of the city of Brussels. Goswijn van der Weyden...
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us #AtTheMuseums! We are sending joy and love to everyone on this special day❤️
Stop by the Museums and see if you can spot themes of love throughout the galleries!
#ValentinesDay
Congratulations to our very own Welcome Center staff member, Anna O’Toole, on being crowned the 2026 Springfield Colleen by the Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee! 🎉🍀
We’re so proud to have such an incredible ambassador and teammate here #AtTheMuseums.
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Endless explorations await in “Math Alive!” #AtTheMuseums!
From sports and design to movie-making and robotics, math powers everything around us. Dive into computer games, freeze-motion, snowboarding, and more to discover just how dynamic math can be:
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
Celebrate the lives and lasting contributions of Greater Springfield community members with the Ubora Award #AtTheMuseums — nominations for the 2026 Ubora Award are now open!
This week, we’re honoring the legacy of 1993 Ubora Award recipient Dr. Bryant Robinson, Jr., a trailblazer in education...
From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Portrait of the Artist’s Wife (1922)
Raised in Newton, Massachusetts, William McGregor Paxton rose to prominence in the late 19th to early 20th century as a figure painter. The artist was especially well known for his female subjects and for being an important...
Honor Black History Month with us #AtTheMuseums!
Featured here is Olympic Champion Wyomia Tyus (American, b. 1945). Wyomia Tyus held a world record in the 100-meter race at 11.08 seconds; moreover, in 1968, she was the first person to ever win a gold medal in two consecutive Olympic Games for...
Go for the gold during February school vacation week #AtTheMuseums!
Combine science, engineering, and artistry with your favorite cold-weather sports in the special exhibition “Math Alive! 2 the Xtreme” then search the galleries for hands-on activities that will test your brain and your...
Relive the magic of Grinchmas #AtTheMuseums from the comfort of your home!
With this 3D rendering of The Grinch’s Grotto, experience the immersive, life-sized world of Who-ville and Mount Crumpit:
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The Museums are CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 27❄️
We hope to welcome everyone back to the cozy galleries #AtTheMuseums on Wednesday, January 28 from 10am-5pm! Keep staying safe and warm 🧣
