Deck the hall with dinosaurs #AtTheMuseums! We're roaring into the final days of the holiday season with Jurassic Jingle Bells, four full days of hands-on dino fun from December 27–30! Dive into science, creativity, and a little prehistoric magic: springfieldmuseums.org/series/juras...

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...

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/

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!

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/

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...

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/

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/

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...

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/...

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...

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/...

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/...

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...

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...

Halloween arrives tomorrow #AtTheMuseums! Gather your ghoulish gear and prepare to trick-or-treat through the galleries: springfieldmuseums.org/program/hall...

Last chance alert! There's only one week left to experience the haunting exhibition Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem—it closes Sunday, November 2! Step into the world of 17th-century Massachusetts, long before the famed Salem trials, when suspicion, fear and folklore converged in the...

The clock is ticking... but there’s still time to RSVP for Bewitched: A Haunting Evening to Benefit the Museums! Join us tonight at 6 PM for a night of enchantment and mystery. Don’t let this spellbinding evening pass you by! springfieldmuseums.org/program/bewi...

From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Fugue by George Sugarman Born in 1912 in The Bronx, George Sugarman was an American artist working in the mediums of drawing, painting, and sculpture. Sugarman’s career is unique because despite his “late” start at the age of 39, his creative output was...

Get your costumes ready — it’s almost time to trick-or-treat #AtTheMuseums! Join us Saturday, October 25, 10 AM–5 PM for a spooktacular Halloween adventure. Dress up and wander the galleries with candy, bubbles, witches, and surprises around every corner! springfieldmuseums.org/program/hall...

Yes, we're OPEN from 10 am-5 pm today, Monday, October 13! Explore the rich, vibrant culture of Indigenous Peoples #AtTheMuseums. Examine cultural creations including this Tlingit Raven Rattle! Ceremonial rattles are created to tell a story. The main part of the rattle is shaped like a bird...

Woody is enjoying lunch with a view #AtTheMuseums! When you say “Hello!” to Woody, check out this new mural in progress featuring interactive, informational tabs. Just lift up to learn more!

The time nears... there's only one week left to RSVP for Bewitched #AtTheMuseums! A haunting evening that is not to be missed! Explore the galleries of the George Walter Vincent Smith Museum to discover treasures from around the world and immersive experiences with new and familiar friends...

Capture America’s Stories with the Smithsonian! From the Arctic Studies Center in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Whipple Observatory in Arizona—and more—the Smithsonian is your ticket to communities across the U.S. With this guide, people of all ages can explore their own...

Yesterday’s #Spellbound programming made for an enchanting Saturday #AtTheMuseums! And the magic doesn’t end there! Break out the costumes and broomsticks as you prepare to soar through the folklore of witches in “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem” and...

Happy #WorldAnimalDay! Nature has a way of surprising us—and sometimes making us laugh out loud! The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition captures animals at their funniest while reminding us why protecting wildlife and their habitats matters. See the winning...

Welcome the spooky season by getting #Spellbound during tomorrow’s programming #AtTheMuseums from 10am-5pm: springfieldmuseums.org/program/spel...

Presenting the theme for the 2025 gingerbread exhibition… Jurassic Gingerbread! Dinosaurs have sparked wonder for generations, starring in blockbuster movies, inspiring endless research, and capturing the imagination of kids and adults alike. Now, these prehistoric giants are stomping into...

Prepare to be #Spellbound on Saturday, October 4! Bring your family and friends to a magical day #AtTheMuseums where you can explore the allure of witchcraft with hands-on activities, inspired by the special exhibit “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem” springfieldmuseums.org/program/spel...

Today is the first day of fall... the official start of spooky season! Discover New England's forgotten witchcraft trial in “Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem” #AtTheMuseums. Review the real evidence against Mary and Hugh Parsons, accused of witchcraft in...

STARS Over Springfield is BACK Friday, October 3 #AtTheMuseums! October’s Topic: Invisible Universe Scientists and observers use different wavelengths of light to reveal what can’t be seen with the human eye!..

Introducing our second 2025 Ahadi Youth Award honoree: Saryah Brantley. Saryah Brantley, a recent graduate of Hampden Charter School of Science, is an exceptional student and leader who has persevered through personal challenges with resilience and determination. She has...

Today is the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth, celebrate with us weekly as we highlight Hispanic and Latino American artists from our collections. First up, “Gabriela” by Edgardo Abello. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia in 1961, Edgardo Abello is an individual that always enjoyed...

From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Lorenzo and Giuliano Created by Irish-American sculptor Launt Thompson, these two bronze sculptures represent Lorenzo de’ Medici, Duke of Urbino (Italian, 1492-1519), and his uncle, Giuliano de’ Medici, Duke of Nemours (Italian, 1479-1516). Paying tribute to...

Introducing the first of two 2025 Ahadi Youth Award honorees: Elijah Ballard Deon. Elijah Ballard Deon distinguished himself as an exceptional scholar and leader throughout his years at Rise Early College High School. Consistently earning First Honors, he graduated as valedictorian of his class...

#Breakfast: it’s the most important meal of the day—evening for reptiles! Check out our friend Quasimodo enjoying a nice meal to kick-start the final weekend of “Here Be Dragons” #foodie!..

#DYK a Springfield Museums membership includes free admission to 100s of museums across the country? All our members enjoy -Free admission and planetarium shows at the Springfield Museums -Exclusive events and discounts at the Museum Store and Museum School ...

“Here Be Dragons”, but not for long! Closing next Sunday, September 14, “Here Be Dragons” features a few friends that reveal how fantasy and myth are inspired by reality and science. Come say hello to each of them before the exhibition ends! springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...

NOW OPEN #AtTheMuseums: Works from the Museo de Arte de Ponce Celebrate the debut of “Legacies of Surrealism” and “Markets, Foodways, and the Essence of Place” at the Latino Arts Festival tonight from 5-8pm, free and open to the public: springfieldmuseums.org/latino-arts/

Happy #NationalWildlifeDay! Check out this selection of wholesome images from “Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.” Moments like these can only be captured when species are in their natural habitat, reminding us that continued conservation efforts are needed for glimpses of whimsy to thrive!..

Introducing the 2025 Ubora Award honoree: Springfield native Vanessa Ford. Vanessa Ford is a dynamic performer whose career spans music, public service, and community health. From an early age, Vanessa’s musical gifts opened doors to perform at national and local events, including military...

The final weeks of #VanGoghForAll are here! Step into “The Yellow House (The Street)” and manipulate a 12ft version of “The Starry Night” as you uncover Van Gogh’s genius, his personal struggles, and his creative process: springfieldmuseums.org/exhibitions/...

The countdown is on! The 3rd Annual Latino Arts Festival is one week away #AtTheMuseums! Between music, food, art, and community, what are you looking forward to the most? For us, it’s community since we get to celebrate the rich cultures that fuel the Greater Springfield area!

And, baby, that’s museum business for you…. #TheLifeOfCurator! From educating to researching to winding clocks, the work of a curator is multifaceted. Whether it be art, history, science, or the archives, our curators are passionate about the pursuit of knowledge! They are on a never-ending...

Another year, another #ReaderRaves Award! Thank you to all our visitors and Greater Springfield community members for your continued love and support. We are extremely honored to be your “Best Museum” once again...

Last chance to experience Portraits in RED #AtTheMuseums This series commemorates the lives of Indigenous women and girls affected by violence and empowers those who speak up about the ongoing crisis. As artist Nayana LaFond explains, “I wanted some activists in there to say, ‘Look, we are...