Springfield Museums Events August
Summer Festival Days: Super Science
August 11th, 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 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.
Special Performance
D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, 1 pm
The Magic of Science with Marvelous Marvin – Learn about the scientific process, from the art of experimenting to the creation of an invention. With simple experiments kids can try at home! The show also draws a link between the work of artists and scientists, encouraging persistence and exploration.
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)
