Springfield Museums Press Releases
Rep. Ben Swan honored in museum lecture
February 14, 2013
From WWLP-TV22: State Representative Benjamin Swan's career and accomplishments were highlighted during a black History month celebration on Thursday.
Monthly Astronomy Program at Museums
February 14, 2013
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, March 1 at 7:30 pm. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is cloudy, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 109th Birthday at the Springfield Museums!
February 13, 2013
On Saturday, March 2, the Springfield Museums will host their annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration from 10 am-4 pm. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904. The celebration is part of the Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series, which is sponsored by TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation. Activities are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted.
Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ubora and Ahadi Awards
February 12, 2013
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 5th annual Ahadi Youth Award and 22nd annual Ubora Award. The African Hall Subcommittee is a volunteer group comprised of educators, business people and community leaders from the African-American community. The nomination deadline for both awards is March 31, 2013.
Museum School Courses Rescheduled
February 7, 2013
Three Museum School courses originally scheduled for Saturday, February 9, will now be held Saturday, February 16.
