Springfield Museums

06/15/2026

Museum fans unite... We’re up for Best Museum in the Reader Raves 2027 poll—and we’d love your vote. 🗳️

Whether you’ve roamed with dinosaurs, discovered a masterpiece, explored Springfield’s history, experimented with science, or stepped into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, you know there’s always something new to discover .

Now it’s your turn to make some museum magic happen! Vote for Springfield Museums and all your favorite people, places, and things in : https://masslive.secondstreetapp.com/Reader-Raves-2027/

Thanks for helping us show the world what makes our museums so special!

06/13/2026

Come cool off, get creative, and celebrate Pride! 🌈

Family Pride Day is happening now until 5 pm! Whether you’re enjoying hands-on activities in the shade on the Quadrangle Green or exploring our permanent collections and special exhibitions in the cool, air-conditioned galleries, it’s the perfect day to make memories in a welcoming space where everyone belongs.

Join us for a colorful celebration of creativity, community, and connection!

06/12/2026

Every thread tells a story. 🌈🧶

This week, Family Engagement Coordinator SarahRose Adán stopped by Mass Appeal to share a colorful rainbow weaving craft you can create at home using simple, everyday materials. From a few strands of yarn and ribbon to a meaningful work of art, this activity celebrates creativity, connection, and the many colors that make our community shine.

Watch the segment and try it yourself: https://www.wwlp.com/video/mass-appeal-rainbow-weaving-craft-for-pride-month-with-the-springfield-museums/11870763/

Ready to add your own thread to the celebration? Join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, for Family Pride Day ! Enjoy collaborative art projects, creative crafts, and family-friendly activities celebrating diversity, inclusion, and belonging, all free with museum admission.

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June is known as Pride Month and the Springfield Museums is celebrating on June 13th from 10am-5pm with a fun family friendly rainbow weaving craft. Here to show us more is Family Engagement Coordinator, SarahRose Adán.

06/11/2026

An evening of innovation, inspiration, and community!

Last week, members of the Society of William Rice gathered at the Wood Museum of Springfield History for a special celebration highlighting the creativity, leadership, and progress that have shaped both our nation and Springfield’s unique story.

Guests enjoyed delicious bites featuring local and regional cuisine, a signature cocktail inspired by the American Revolution, live jazz and painting demonstrations by HOPE Center for The Arts, and curator-led conversations exploring our special exhibition, "Declaration of Innovation."

Most importantly, the evening celebrated the generosity of our SWR members. Their support helps sustain exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives , creating opportunities for learning, discovery, and connection for all.

We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to our mission.

Learn more about the Society of William Rice https://springfieldmuseums.org/swr/

06/11/2026

Don’t miss this chance to uncover the stories of Springfield’s unsung heroes and the sites that connect us to our city’s past. We’re honored to be part of this collaboration and hope you'll join us for a fascinating and inspiring walk through local history!

06/08/2026

A beloved chapter of Springfield history has just arrived .📚

We recently received additional archival materials from Johnson’s Bookstore, expanding a collection that documents more than a century of one of downtown Springfield’s most celebrated businesses. Founded in 1893 and operated by four generations of the Johnson family, the bookstore was a destination for books, toys, gifts, art supplies, and lasting memories for Springfield residents.

From historic photographs and advertisements to the store’s iconic green shopping bags, the collection helps tell the story of a business that enriched Springfield’s cultural life for more than 100 years.

We have long been grateful for the Johnson family’s support of the Springfield Museums, and we are especially honored that they have entrusted these remarkable materials to our care. Through this gift, we will preserve and share the story of Johnson’s Bookstore with our community for years to come.

06/05/2026

From Alabama to Wyoming, can you sing all 50 states? 🇺🇸

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Sing the 50 United States!, a newly discovered Dr. Seuss book featuring never-before-published text by Ted Geisel and brand-new illustrations inspired by his original sketches.

As the home of The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, we're thrilled to have copies available now at the Hanmer Museum Store. Plus, kids can sing along with the Cat in the Hat on Dr. Seuss’s YouTube channel!

Stop by and pick up your copy before they're gone.

06/01/2026

Celebrate Family Pride Day ! 🌈

Join us on Saturday, June 13 for a joyful day celebrating diversity, equality, and family. Enjoy a rainbow of hands-on activities for all ages, including face painting, button-making, colorful sunglasses design, community weaving, quilt block creation, and our annual rainbow chain project. Free with museum admission!

Whether you're adding your story to our community tapestry, expressing yourself through art, or simply spending the day with family and friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Come create, connect, and celebrate Pride with us! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/31/2026

Discover how innovation on Lake Champlain helped shape the American Revolution during this Thursday’s lecture!

Dr. Kenneth Cohen, Chair of Military History and Curator of Early American History at the National Museum of American History, explores the extraordinary summer construction project that played a pivotal role in preserving the Revolution in “Crafting Independence.”

Join in person or online Thursday, June 4 at 12:15pm:
https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/crafting-independence-how-an-unprecedented-construction-project-on-lake-champlain-preserved-the-revolution/

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Image: Gunboat Philadelphia, National Museum of American History.