Springfield Museums
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Five world-class museums exploring art, history, and science, plus the Dr. Seuss Museum and Sculpture Garden.
#AtTheMuseums & #SeussInSpringfield
#AtTheMuseums & #SeussInSpringfield
From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Vermont Marble Quarry
From his earliest days as an artist, John Koch enjoyed commercial success for his portraits and genre scenes. In Vermont Marble Quarry, he chose to render a simple setting and the outdoors in rural Vermont, where he and his wife...
From his earliest days as an artist, John Koch enjoyed commercial success for his portraits and genre scenes. In Vermont Marble Quarry, he chose to render a simple setting and the outdoors in rural Vermont, where he and his wife...
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Vermont Marble Quarry
From his earliest days as an artist, John Koch enjoyed commercial success for his portraits and genre scenes. In Vermont Marble Quarry, he chose to render a simple setting and the outdoors in rural Vermont, where he and his wife...
From his earliest days as an artist, John Koch enjoyed commercial success for his portraits and genre scenes. In Vermont Marble Quarry, he chose to render a simple setting and the outdoors in rural Vermont, where he and his wife...
Grinchmas is sponsored by The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, Auth Fuels, Berkshire Bank, M&T Bank, Wolf and Company, P.C., New England Public Media, and Connecticut Public. Illuminations made possible by Decorate with Lights Western Massachusetts. Season supporter is MassMutual.
December 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Grinchmas is sponsored by The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, Auth Fuels, Berkshire Bank, M&T Bank, Wolf and Company, P.C., New England Public Media, and Connecticut Public. Illuminations made possible by Decorate with Lights Western Massachusetts. Season supporter is MassMutual.
How was your holiday weekend? Ours included one of our favorite traditions #AtTheMuseums—the Lighting of the Quadrangle! Thank you to everyone who filled the night with community, cocoa, and holiday cheer.
Grinchmas is just getting started! See what's up next: springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
Grinchmas is just getting started! See what's up next: springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
December 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
How was your holiday weekend? Ours included one of our favorite traditions #AtTheMuseums—the Lighting of the Quadrangle! Thank you to everyone who filled the night with community, cocoa, and holiday cheer.
Grinchmas is just getting started! See what's up next: springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
Grinchmas is just getting started! See what's up next: springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
The Grinchmas deals are in! Save 10% on ALL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS now through December 31!
Use code GRINCHMAS25 at checkout to get free admission to the Museums; discounts on classes, store items, and trips with our Museum School; reciprocal membership to hundreds of museums nationwide; and much more!
Use code GRINCHMAS25 at checkout to get free admission to the Museums; discounts on classes, store items, and trips with our Museum School; reciprocal membership to hundreds of museums nationwide; and much more!
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Grinchmas deals are in! Save 10% on ALL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS now through December 31!
Use code GRINCHMAS25 at checkout to get free admission to the Museums; discounts on classes, store items, and trips with our Museum School; reciprocal membership to hundreds of museums nationwide; and much more!
Use code GRINCHMAS25 at checkout to get free admission to the Museums; discounts on classes, store items, and trips with our Museum School; reciprocal membership to hundreds of museums nationwide; and much more!
Tonight, 5–7 pm: Don’t miss the annual Lighting of the Quadrangle, free and open to all!
springfieldmuseums.org/program/the-lighting-of-the-quadrangle-2025/
springfieldmuseums.org/program/the-lighting-of-the-quadrangle-2025/
November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Tonight, 5–7 pm: Don’t miss the annual Lighting of the Quadrangle, free and open to all!
springfieldmuseums.org/program/the-lighting-of-the-quadrangle-2025/
springfieldmuseums.org/program/the-lighting-of-the-quadrangle-2025/
Grinchmas has arrived, and the Holiday Happenings are in full swing #AtTheMuseums!
Join us today to explore festive exhibits, dive into hands-on activities, enjoy live music, meet the Grinch, and more—all free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holiday-happenings-2025/
Join us today to explore festive exhibits, dive into hands-on activities, enjoy live music, meet the Grinch, and more—all free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holiday-happenings-2025/
November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Grinchmas has arrived, and the Holiday Happenings are in full swing #AtTheMuseums!
Join us today to explore festive exhibits, dive into hands-on activities, enjoy live music, meet the Grinch, and more—all free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holiday-happenings-2025/
Join us today to explore festive exhibits, dive into hands-on activities, enjoy live music, meet the Grinch, and more—all free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holiday-happenings-2025/
In celebration of the holiday, enjoy this lithograph from the collections #AtTheMuseums: Home To Thanksgiving
Lithographed by John Schutler American after George Henry Durrie (American, 1820-1863), “Home to Thanksgiving” is one of Currier & Ives’ most recognized images. It illustrates the...
Lithographed by John Schutler American after George Henry Durrie (American, 1820-1863), “Home to Thanksgiving” is one of Currier & Ives’ most recognized images. It illustrates the...
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In celebration of the holiday, enjoy this lithograph from the collections #AtTheMuseums: Home To Thanksgiving
Lithographed by John Schutler American after George Henry Durrie (American, 1820-1863), “Home to Thanksgiving” is one of Currier & Ives’ most recognized images. It illustrates the...
Lithographed by John Schutler American after George Henry Durrie (American, 1820-1863), “Home to Thanksgiving” is one of Currier & Ives’ most recognized images. It illustrates the...
Grinchmas is sponsored by The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, Auth Fuels, Berkshire Bank, M&T Bank, Wolf and Company, P.C., New England Public Media, and Connecticut Public. Illuminations made possible by Decorate with Lights Western Massachusetts. Season supporter is MassMutual.
November 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Grinchmas is sponsored by The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, Auth Fuels, Berkshire Bank, M&T Bank, Wolf and Company, P.C., New England Public Media, and Connecticut Public. Illuminations made possible by Decorate with Lights Western Massachusetts. Season supporter is MassMutual.
A wonderful, Who-tastic Grinchmas has begun #AtTheMuseums!
The Grinch’s Grotto is back and it’s bigger than ever! The Grinch will be here for holiday photos and high fives today from 11:30am-3:30pm. Learn more about what’s going on this Grinchmas:
springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
The Grinch’s Grotto is back and it’s bigger than ever! The Grinch will be here for holiday photos and high fives today from 11:30am-3:30pm. Learn more about what’s going on this Grinchmas:
springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
November 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A wonderful, Who-tastic Grinchmas has begun #AtTheMuseums!
The Grinch’s Grotto is back and it’s bigger than ever! The Grinch will be here for holiday photos and high fives today from 11:30am-3:30pm. Learn more about what’s going on this Grinchmas:
springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
The Grinch’s Grotto is back and it’s bigger than ever! The Grinch will be here for holiday photos and high fives today from 11:30am-3:30pm. Learn more about what’s going on this Grinchmas:
springfieldmuseums.org/holiday/
Tatsuhiro and an unknown lacquer-maker, the sculpture is an excellent example of Meiji period (1868-1912) decorative art. During this period, Japanese metalworkers, who had previously been employed to produce arms and armor for the samurai, began to make intricate and...
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Tatsuhiro and an unknown lacquer-maker, the sculpture is an excellent example of Meiji period (1868-1912) decorative art. During this period, Japanese metalworkers, who had previously been employed to produce arms and armor for the samurai, began to make intricate and...
From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Falcon Incense Burner
This beautifully crafted incense burner allowed smoke to escape from hidden slits underneath the bird’s delicate feathers, creating a dramatic effect when in use. A collaboration between the silversmith...
This beautifully crafted incense burner allowed smoke to escape from hidden slits underneath the bird’s delicate feathers, creating a dramatic effect when in use. A collaboration between the silversmith...
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Falcon Incense Burner
This beautifully crafted incense burner allowed smoke to escape from hidden slits underneath the bird’s delicate feathers, creating a dramatic effect when in use. A collaboration between the silversmith...
This beautifully crafted incense burner allowed smoke to escape from hidden slits underneath the bird’s delicate feathers, creating a dramatic effect when in use. A collaboration between the silversmith...
A beloved holiday tradition returns #AtTheMuseums!
Join us for the Lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday, November 28, 5–7 pm. Celebrate the season with live music, refreshments, dazzling holiday exhibits, and special appearances from the Grinch and Santa—culminating...
Join us for the Lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday, November 28, 5–7 pm. Celebrate the season with live music, refreshments, dazzling holiday exhibits, and special appearances from the Grinch and Santa—culminating...
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A beloved holiday tradition returns #AtTheMuseums!
Join us for the Lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday, November 28, 5–7 pm. Celebrate the season with live music, refreshments, dazzling holiday exhibits, and special appearances from the Grinch and Santa—culminating...
Join us for the Lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday, November 28, 5–7 pm. Celebrate the season with live music, refreshments, dazzling holiday exhibits, and special appearances from the Grinch and Santa—culminating...
Missed our special exhibition “Witch Panic!: Massachusetts Before Salem”?
You can still step back in time with a 360° virtual tour—including every display and placard: my.matterport.com/show/?m=oonS...
You can still step back in time with a 360° virtual tour—including every display and placard: my.matterport.com/show/?m=oonS...
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Missed our special exhibition “Witch Panic!: Massachusetts Before Salem”?
You can still step back in time with a 360° virtual tour—including every display and placard: my.matterport.com/show/?m=oonS...
You can still step back in time with a 360° virtual tour—including every display and placard: my.matterport.com/show/?m=oonS...
Today, we thank and honor all the veterans for their service and dedication to protecting our country.
Join us for #MALC this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12:15pm as Associate Professor of History at Keene State College Graham Warder explores the experiences of disabled Civil War veterans and how...
Join us for #MALC this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12:15pm as Associate Professor of History at Keene State College Graham Warder explores the experiences of disabled Civil War veterans and how...
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today, we thank and honor all the veterans for their service and dedication to protecting our country.
Join us for #MALC this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12:15pm as Associate Professor of History at Keene State College Graham Warder explores the experiences of disabled Civil War veterans and how...
Join us for #MALC this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12:15pm as Associate Professor of History at Keene State College Graham Warder explores the experiences of disabled Civil War veterans and how...
Hurry—time’s almost extinct! Today’s your LAST DAY to submit your design into Jurassic Gingerbread #AtTheMuseums.
Choose your dino, fire up the oven, and show off your baking skills before the deadline disappears: springfieldmuseums.org/gingerbread/
Choose your dino, fire up the oven, and show off your baking skills before the deadline disappears: springfieldmuseums.org/gingerbread/
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Hurry—time’s almost extinct! Today’s your LAST DAY to submit your design into Jurassic Gingerbread #AtTheMuseums.
Choose your dino, fire up the oven, and show off your baking skills before the deadline disappears: springfieldmuseums.org/gingerbread/
Choose your dino, fire up the oven, and show off your baking skills before the deadline disappears: springfieldmuseums.org/gingerbread/
Mark your calendar: the annual kick-off to the Grinchmas season #AtTheMuseums is three weeks away!
Join us Friday, November 28 for Holiday Happenings! It will be another year of Grinchmas cheer, free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holi...
Join us Friday, November 28 for Holiday Happenings! It will be another year of Grinchmas cheer, free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holi...
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Mark your calendar: the annual kick-off to the Grinchmas season #AtTheMuseums is three weeks away!
Join us Friday, November 28 for Holiday Happenings! It will be another year of Grinchmas cheer, free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holi...
Join us Friday, November 28 for Holiday Happenings! It will be another year of Grinchmas cheer, free with museum admission:
springfieldmuseums.org/program/holi...
The Museums’ season supporter is MassMutual.
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Museums’ season supporter is MassMutual.
It’s a beautiful sight #AtTheMuseums as we enter a Winter Wonderland!
“Sing a love song as [you] go along” the snowy path of wintry works by American and Japanese artists, craft a snowflake with a message, and embrace the enchantment of the holiday season!
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
“Sing a love song as [you] go along” the snowy path of wintry works by American and Japanese artists, craft a snowflake with a message, and embrace the enchantment of the holiday season!
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It’s a beautiful sight #AtTheMuseums as we enter a Winter Wonderland!
“Sing a love song as [you] go along” the snowy path of wintry works by American and Japanese artists, craft a snowflake with a message, and embrace the enchantment of the holiday season!
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
“Sing a love song as [you] go along” the snowy path of wintry works by American and Japanese artists, craft a snowflake with a message, and embrace the enchantment of the holiday season!
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
As we prepare for Jurassic Gingerbread—where colossal creativity meets prehistoric charm—let’s take a bite out of the past with one of our dino stars: the mighty Stegosaurus!
Inhabiting North America, with its size ranging anywhere from 20-30 feet, the armored dinosaur known as Stegosaurus lived...
Inhabiting North America, with its size ranging anywhere from 20-30 feet, the armored dinosaur known as Stegosaurus lived...
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As we prepare for Jurassic Gingerbread—where colossal creativity meets prehistoric charm—let’s take a bite out of the past with one of our dino stars: the mighty Stegosaurus!
Inhabiting North America, with its size ranging anywhere from 20-30 feet, the armored dinosaur known as Stegosaurus lived...
Inhabiting North America, with its size ranging anywhere from 20-30 feet, the armored dinosaur known as Stegosaurus lived...
Grinchmas and the Grinch's Grotto are back #AtTheMuseums starting November 22. Meet up with the Grinch at his home on Mount Crumpit and explore a new, large-scale Who-ville where you can send letters through the Who-ville Post and play games of the season.
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
November 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Grinchmas and the Grinch's Grotto are back #AtTheMuseums starting November 22. Meet up with the Grinch at his home on Mount Crumpit and explore a new, large-scale Who-ville where you can send letters through the Who-ville Post and play games of the season.
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
Happy Halloween from everyone #AtTheMuseums!
Embrace the end of the ghostly season and take your last foray down the witch’s path this weekend before “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem” closes Sunday, November 2:
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
Embrace the end of the ghostly season and take your last foray down the witch’s path this weekend before “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem” closes Sunday, November 2:
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
October 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happy Halloween from everyone #AtTheMuseums!
Embrace the end of the ghostly season and take your last foray down the witch’s path this weekend before “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem” closes Sunday, November 2:
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
Embrace the end of the ghostly season and take your last foray down the witch’s path this weekend before “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem” closes Sunday, November 2:
springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...
Unravel the unconscious with Legacies of Surrealism/Legados del surrealismo #AtTheMuseums!
Through exploration of the unconscious mind, these works from Museo de Arte de Ponce give form to dreamlike landscapes, ominous creature-like entities, and strange, non-representational organic...
Through exploration of the unconscious mind, these works from Museo de Arte de Ponce give form to dreamlike landscapes, ominous creature-like entities, and strange, non-representational organic...
October 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Unravel the unconscious with Legacies of Surrealism/Legados del surrealismo #AtTheMuseums!
Through exploration of the unconscious mind, these works from Museo de Arte de Ponce give form to dreamlike landscapes, ominous creature-like entities, and strange, non-representational organic...
Through exploration of the unconscious mind, these works from Museo de Arte de Ponce give form to dreamlike landscapes, ominous creature-like entities, and strange, non-representational organic...
Springfield’s 1651 witchcraft case before our 5pm closing.
All activities are free with museum admission — join the fun:
Springfieldmuseums.org/program/halloween-at-the-museums-2025/
All activities are free with museum admission — join the fun:
Springfieldmuseums.org/program/halloween-at-the-museums-2025/
October 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Springfield’s 1651 witchcraft case before our 5pm closing.
All activities are free with museum admission — join the fun:
Springfieldmuseums.org/program/halloween-at-the-museums-2025/
All activities are free with museum admission — join the fun:
Springfieldmuseums.org/program/halloween-at-the-museums-2025/
Halloween has come early #AtTheMuseums — and the costumes are already casting a frightful spell!
Dress up or come as you are for a day of trick-or-treating, witchy headband crafting, bubble-chasing, and a spine-tingling look into...
Dress up or come as you are for a day of trick-or-treating, witchy headband crafting, bubble-chasing, and a spine-tingling look into...
October 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Halloween has come early #AtTheMuseums — and the costumes are already casting a frightful spell!
Dress up or come as you are for a day of trick-or-treating, witchy headband crafting, bubble-chasing, and a spine-tingling look into...
Dress up or come as you are for a day of trick-or-treating, witchy headband crafting, bubble-chasing, and a spine-tingling look into...
Witch Panic! is sponsored by New England Public Media and St. Germain Investment Management; and supported by Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.
October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Witch Panic! is sponsored by New England Public Media and St. Germain Investment Management; and supported by Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.