Springfield Museums Events August
Summer Festival Days: Super Science
August 12th, All Day
General Museum Event
Join us this summer for a festival of fun! Each day is packed with fun activities for the whole family. Free with museum admission (unless noted).
Special Performance
D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, 1 pm
Science Laser Spectacular by Prismatic Magic – A dazzling crash course in laser science.
Special Exhibition
The Art of the Brick and the Brick Lab
D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts/Science Museum
Some artists use paint, others bronze—but Nathan Sawaya builds his awe-inspiring sculptures out of LEGO toy bricks. See 29 whimsical three-dimensional works created from nearly one million color pieces. Then head over to the Brick Lab and create your own. $5 combined special exhibit fee for all visitors ages 3 and up. Learn more.
Family Science Adventures
Science Museum, 10 am-1 pm
Discover the wonders of science through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Planetarium Shows
Science Museum, 11:15 am, noon, 1 and 2 pm
Explore the cosmos in our original planetarium shows. Learn more. (additional fee)
Art Activities
G.W.V. Smith Art Museum, noon-3:45 pm
Magic Scratch science ornaments in the Art Discovery Center.
Museum Mining Company
Science Museum, noon-4 pm
Pan for gemstones and fossils. (additional fee)
