Springfield Museums Events February
Spectacular Space Week
February 16th, 10:00 am
General Museum Event
Special Performance
Exploring Outer Space, John Root
1 p.m. | D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Prepare for a voyage through outer space! Movements and interactions of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteors, and other celestial bodies are demonstrated with mobile models, and questions and comments are welcome throughout the presentation.
Ongoing Activities
Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Science Museum
Special Exhibit—Embark on an interactive mission to the edge of a black hole. $3 special exhibit fee for all visitors ages 3 and up. Learn more.
Family Science Adventures
10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Science Museum
Investigate the solar system and explore the world of science through hands-on activities.
Scavenger Hunts
11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. | Museum of Springfield History
Discover items invented and made in Springfield.
11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. | D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Go on an I Spy scavenger hunt through the museum galleries.
Concessions
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Have lunch at the Family Fun Café. Additional fee.
Seymour Planetarium
11:15 a.m., noon, 1 & 2 p.m. | Science Museum
Explore the cosmos in our original planetarium shows. Additional fee. Learn more.
Art Activities
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | G.W.V. Smith Art Museum
Design your own planet or Magic Scratch space stickers.
Noon-3:45 p.m. | G.W.V. Smith Art Museum
Make flying saucers in the Art Discovery Center.
Museum Mining Company
Noon-3:45 p.m. | Science Museum
Pan for gem stones and fossils. (additional fee)
