Our newly restructured preschool programs are especially designed for children ages 3 and up. Kindergarten groups are also welcome.

Programs are 30 minutes in duration and begin at 9:30 am.

Reservations are required. Call 413.263.6800, ext. 322, or email schooltours@springfieldmuseums.org.

New! Animal Habitats
Preschoolers will be introduced to the concept of habitats through a variety of activities in the Science Museum galleries. They will find animals that live in our local area as well as others that live around the world!

New! African Adventures
Go on a safari through African Hall to learn about many of the animals found there and experience African culture through clothing and instruments

Art Museum and Me
An introduction to a very special kind of place—an art museum. Using the alphabet as their guide, students will explore the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts and make a piece of art to take home.

Live Animal Demonstration
Join us in the Solutia Live Animal Center and meet one of our incredible critters. Will it be a snake, turtle, or a Madagascar hissing cockroach? Learn about adaptations, habitats, and more!

Magic Sky Planetarium Show
Meet Mother Earth, take off in a rocket ship, visit the moon, and float in space in this fun filled introduction to the wonders of our neighborhood in space.