Springfield Museums Press Releases

“GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World” Prepares to Rock Springfield

January 4, 2013

GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World, an exhibit celebrating what is arguably the single most enduring icon in American history, will be on view January 18 through April 21 at the Springfield Museums. GUITAR is sponsored by United Bank, with additional support from Cooley Shrair P.C., Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, and Falcetti Music. Media sponsors of GUITAR are WGBY and WRSI.

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The John F. Kennedy Experience Recalls ‘Camelot’ 50 Years Later

January 2, 2013

The John F. Kennedy Experience: An Exhibit by Frank J. Andruss Sr., is an exhibition of rarely seen photos and memorabilia covering various periods in the lives of John and Jacqueline Kennedy. The exhibit is now open at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.

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January Lectures Include Journeys into Polynesia and Abstract Art

December 27, 2012

The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte lecture programs in January. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.

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Springfield Museums Host “Trivia Night” for Next Culture & Cocktails Event

December 19, 2012

The Springfield Museums will host their next Culture & Cocktails event of the season on Thursday, January 3 from 5-8 pm at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.

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January “Stars Over Springfield” Program at the Science Museum

December 18, 2012

The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, January 4, 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.

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