Springfield Museums Press Releases
MassLive: Springfield Museums wins national accreditation from American Alliance of Museums
May 14, 2013
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums consortium joined the ranks of the most prestigious in the country by recently earning national accreditation through the American Alliance of Museums, officials announced on Tuesday.
Springfield Museums Receive National Recognition
May 14, 2013
On Tuesday, May 14 at 11 AM, the Springfield Museums hosted a public announcement of their accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum or museum consortium. The event took place in the Blake Court of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Attendees included Mayor Domenic Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal and other elected officials, as well as members of the Museums board and staff, volunteers, and donors.
Amazing Butterflies Set to Land at Museums
May 10, 2013
Every spring, butterflies migrate to New England from their winter homes in Mexico and points south. This spring and summer, the Springfield Science Museum will be the gathering point for more butterflies (and butterfly fans) than usual, thanks to the upcoming special exhibit titled Amazing Butterflies and a live walk-through enclosure titled “The Butterfly House.” Both will be open May 25 through September 2, 2013. MassMutual is the Springfield Museums 2013 Premier Sponsor.
New Japanese and American Print Exhibits at the Springfield Museums
May 6, 2013
Two exhibitions featuring Japanese woodblock prints are now on display at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Prints for the People: Japanese Ukiyo-e and Currier & Ives features Japanese and American prints from the 19th century, while Skin Deep: Tattooed Warriors and Fantastic Beasts includes images that have inspired tattoo artists for over 150 years. All of the images in the new exhibits are from the D’Amour Museum’s acclaimed print collections, and both feature works that in some cases have not been on display in recent years.
Margarita Madness Hits Museums
April 17, 2013
The Springfield Museums will be in the grip of “Margarita Madness” at their next Culture & Cocktails event of the season. The event takes place on Thursday, May 2 from 5-8 pm at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, and is sponsored by Merrill Lynch-Foundation Management Group.
Springfield Museums Announce May Tours & Lectures
April 11, 2013
The Springfield Museums’ monthly tours and lecture schedule kicks off in May with the popular Thursday Museums à la Carte lectures, held weekly at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Legendary Photographer to Speak at Museums
April 4, 2013
On Sunday, April 21, the Springfield Museums will present a lecture by legendary photographer Bill Eppridge titled 1964: Beatlemania and America’s Changing Times. The lecture will take place at 2 pm in the Davis Auditorium of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the same building that is hosting the current exhibit, The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes, which includes many images taken by Eppridge in the days and weeks following the band’s arrival in North America. The talk is free with Museum admission.
Museums Host Puppet Celebration for April Vacation
March 26, 2013
The Springfield Museums have announced their slate of activities for the upcoming school vacation week, April 15-19, 2013. The week-long program, titled Puppets Around the World, will feature performances by some of the region’s finest puppet ensembles, along with live animal demonstrations, interactive displays, planetarium shows, and hands-on art opportunities. All activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted otherwise.
April Stars over Springfield at Museums
March 20, 2013
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Stars Over Springfield observatory series.
Lecture and Tour Schedule for April
March 18, 2013
Each month, The Springfield Museums offer visitors a variety of lectures and gallery tours. On Thursdays, the popular Museums à la Carte lectures are held at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members of the Springfield Museums), and visitors are invited to bring lunch (cookies and coffee are provided). The programs are sponsored by Big Y World Class Market. For more information about Museums à la Carte, call 413.263.6800, ext. 488. This month’s lectures include:
Springfield Museums Celebrate Spring’s Arrival with “Festival of Flowers”
March 15, 2013
See the Springfield Museums in bloom! Visitors are invited to celebrate the coming of spring during the Festival of Flowers, April 4-7, 2013. Over 40 objects from the art, history and science collections will be interpreted by local florists, designers, and garden club members.
Museums to Host Valley Guitar Showcase
February 22, 2013
On Sunday, March 10 at 1 pm, the Springfield Museums will present a special afternoon of music titled “The Valley Guitar Showcase.” The event, which is being presented in cooperation with JAM 4 Springfield, is part of a series of programs related to the Museums’ current exhibit, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World. The March 10 event will take place in the Davis Auditorium of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, and is sponsored by Catuogno Court Reporting and StenTel Transcription, Western New England University, The New England Farm Workers Council, Flores Development, and Mercy Medical Center. The event is free with Museum admission.
The Beatles! Exhibit Set to Open at Museums
February 21, 2013
A new exhibition at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts will transport museum-goers back to a pivotal moment in American cultural history. The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes will be on view from March 12-June 2, 2013, and is sponsored by FieldEddy Insurance and Raymond James and Associates. The media sponsors are The Republican and WDRC 102.9 FM.
Rock Out at Culture & Cocktails
February 19, 2013
The Springfield Museums invites you to dust off your air guitar and join them for their next Culture & Cocktails event of the season. The event takes place on Thursday, March 7 from 5-8 pm at the Springfield Science Museum, and is sponsored by Six-Point Creative Works.
Springfield Museums Announce Lecture and Tour Schedule for March
February 15, 2013
Each month, The Springfield Museums offer visitors a variety of lectures and gallery tours. On Thursdays, the popular Museums à la Carte lectures are held at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members of the Springfield Museums), and visitors are invited to bring lunch to enjoy during the program. Cookies and coffee are provided; the programs are sponsored by Big Y World Class Market. This month’s lectures include:
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.
Call for Entries: Festival of Flowers
February 5, 2013
The Springfield Museums are excited to announce the first annual Festival of Flowers weekend, April 4-7, 2013! The spring celebration will pair the talents of florists, designers and garden club members with objects in the art, history and science collections.
Museums Invite Families to “Feel The Beat!” During February Vacation
January 30, 2013
The Springfield Museums have announced their slate of activities for the upcoming school vacation week, February 18-23. The week-long program, titled Feel The Beat!, is tied thematically to the Museums’ current GUITAR exhibition, and will feature a range of musical activities as well as concerts by top-tier children’s performers, including “Mister Steve” from PBS KIDS. As always, the week’s events will also include educational demonstrations, planetarium shows, and hands-on art opportunities as well. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted otherwise.
Museums to Present Lecture on Les Paul in Conjunction with GUITAR Exhibit
January 29, 2013
On Sunday, February 10, The Springfield Museums will present a lecture titled Les Paul's New Sound: Re-imagining the Electric Guitar in 1950s America by Steve Waksman, author and associate professor of music and American studies at Smith College. The lecture which will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Davis Auditorium of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, in conjunction with the Museums’ current exhibit, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World. The talk is free with Museum admission.
Museum Store to Hold Valentine’s Shopping Night on February 5
January 24, 2013
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, The Museum Store at the Springfield Museums will hold a special Valentine’s Shopping Night on Tuesday, February 5 from 5–8 pm. For that evening only, Museum members will be able to take 20% off one item, with nonmembers allowed one item at 10% off. Shoppers can enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, and gift wrapping is always provided at no charge.
Springfield Museums’ February Lectures Touch on History and Ocean Science
January 23, 2013
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte lecture programs in February. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
An Evening of Wine and Chocolate at Museums’ Next Culture & Cocktails Event
January 22, 2013
On Thursday, February 7 from 5-8 pm, The Springfield Museums will present their next Culture & Cocktails event of the season, Indulgence: An Evening of Wine of Chocolate. The event will take place at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, and is sponsored by Health New England.
Museums à la Carte Lecture Focuses on New GUITAR Exhibit
January 21, 2013
On Thursday, January 24 at 12:15 p.m., the Springfield Museums will present a lecture on the evolution of the guitar by HP Newquist, Executive Director of the National Guitar Museum and creator of the new exhibit, GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World. This talk, which will take place in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, replaces the lecture originally scheduled for January 24 on American abstract art.
Reader Raves: Springfield Museums offer Best Rainy Day Family Destination, Best Museum and Best Gift Shop
January 20, 2013
The Springfield Museums may be located on the Quadrangle, but they recently hit the trifecta in the Readers Raves poll. The museums were selected by readers of The Republican and MassLive.com in three categories for the 2013 Reader Raves: Best Museum, Best Gift Shop and Best Rainy Day Place for the Family.
Blake House Café Now Open for Lunch, Snacks at Springfield Museums
January 17, 2013
The Blake House Café, a new restaurant serving light fare, is now open at the Springfield Museums. The Café, which is located in the historic Elijah Blake House, is operated by the owners of the popular Benson’s Bagels eatery on Sumner Avenue in Springfield.
5 Great reasons to see “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World
January 15, 2013
From MASSLIVE: The new “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World” exhibit opens this Friday, January 18 and runs through April 21 at the Springfield Museums. It’s a terrific exhibit packed with artifacts, performance videos, audio, hands-on interactive, photos, touch screens and…yeah…GUITARS! You can design your own guitar, choosing the shape, color, designs and textures, you can have fun with the Air Guitar Stage, which comes with props, and basically see how this one special instrument launched rock and roll, and pop culture in general. Here are 5 Great reasons to go:
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Springfield Museums’ December Lectures To Feature Palmer and Chicopee History
December 5, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte lecture programs in December. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum Lovers Unite!
December 4, 2012
The Springfield Museums are proud to participate in the Valley Gives program this Wednesday, December 12. On that day, local residents can show their support for their favorite non-profits by making donations via a single online giving platform.
Recent Deaccessioning from the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
December 3, 2012
Over the last ten years, the staff of the Springfield Museums has carried out a thorough review of its permanent collections held at the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts and the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum. One of the outcomes of this review has been the award of a planning grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to study the gallery installations at the GWV Smith Art Museum with the goal of making the collection more relevant and meaningful to the community we serve.
Art Experts Attend Summit at Springfield Museums
November 30, 2012
Earlier this month, the Springfield Museums hosted a panel of distinguished art scholars who gathered with staff to discuss the reinterpretation of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum. The group, which included experts from the art world, museums and academia, met as part of an ongoing evaluation of the GWV Smith museum's collections, its exhibits, and its mission. The conference was funded by a planning grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
December “Stars Over Springfield” Program at the Science Museum
November 30, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, December 7, 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.
Springfield Museums Celebrate the Holidays with a Night of “Champagne and Mistletoe”
November 27, 2012
The Springfield Museums will host their third Culture & Cocktails event of the season on Thursday, December 13 from 5-8 pm at the Springfield Science Museum. The event, titled “Champagne and Mistletoe,” is sponsored by The Valley Advocate.
Springfield Museums Statement on Gas Explosion
November 26, 2012
The Springfield Museums reported no damage from Friday's gas explosion, which occurred only a few blocks from their location on Edwards Street.
Celebrate the Season with Holiday Fun at the Springfield Museums
November 8, 2012
The Springfield Museums will kick off the holiday season with an afternoon of family fun and an early evening Lighting of the Quadrangle celebration on Friday, Nov. 23.
Springfield Museums to Offer Docent Lecture on Colonial America’s “New” Elite
November 7, 2012
On November 18th at 2 pm, docent Betty Romer will discuss “Faces of the American Elite” during a mini-tour of the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Modern Dialect Exhibit brings early 20th Century American Paintings to Springfield
November 6, 2012
Modern Dialect: American Paintings from the John and Susan Horseman Collection will be on view in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from November 20, 2012-February 24, 2013. The exhibition illustrates American Modernism from the 1920s to the beginning of World War II, a period marked by significant change and compounded by the onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s. The more than sixty major American Scene paintings in the exhibition illustrate the changes the nation underwent through the eyes of American artists who were often poor and out of work.
Museums to Offer “Trash to Treasure” Preview for Teachers
November 1, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will host a free Teacher Preview of their new “Trash to Treasure” school program on November 15, 2012 from 4-6 pm at the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Refreshments will be served
Springfield Museums Courses and Workshops Cancelled Monday
October 29, 2012
All Museum School and teacher workshops scheduled for Monday, October 29 have been cancelled due to weather.
Stars Over Springfield at the Science Museum Marks Special Anniversary
October 23, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is cloudy, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
"Spooktacular" Halloween Fun at the Springfield Museums
October 12, 2012
The Springfield Museums will host “Halloween Spooktacular” on Saturday, October 27, from 10 am to 4 pm. Most activities are free with museum admission.
Museums Seeking Entries in Gingerbread House Competition
October 11, 2012
The Springfield Museums are inviting bakeries, schools, individual bakers and young people to submit design plans to create gingerbread houses that will be on view at the Springfield Science Museum as part of the holiday exhibit “Gingerbread Fairy Tales.”
Museums Offer Teacher Workshop Series on the Holocaust
October 9, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will host the workshop series “Teaching the Holocaust” beginning on the Monday, October 22, from 4-6 pm at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
Springfield Museums and WGBY to Host “Family Fiesta Day”
September 28, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle and WGBY Public Television for Western New England’s Latino Advisory Board will host “Family Fiesta Day,” an event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, on Saturday, October 13, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Stars Over Springfield at the Science Museum
September 25, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, October 5, 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.
October Museums à la Carte Programs
September 25, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Springfield Museums Launch Lively New Culture & Cocktails Series
September 24, 2012
The Springfield Museums will begin its third season of Culture & Cocktails events with Oktoberfest: The Art of the Brew on Thursday, October 4 from 5-8 pm at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. The evening is sponsored by FieldEddy Insurance.
Springfield Museums to Host Native American Harvest Festival
September 21, 2012
The Springfield Museums will host a Native American Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 6, from 10 am. to 4 pm on the Quadrangle Green. Outdoor admission and activities are free.
Museums Offer Free Open House for Teachers
August 29, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will host a free open house for teachers on Thursday, October 18, from 4-6 pm. Wine and cheese will be served.
Springfield Museums Host Vintage Car Show
August 28, 2012
The Springfield Museums will pay tribute to Springfield’s role in transportation history with the History on the Move car show on Saturday, September 22, from 10 am to 3 pm, on the museum grounds at the Quadrangle. Pre-1980 cars, including vintage automobiles manufactured in Springfield, will be exhibited.
5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Springfield Museums
August 27, 2012
The Springfield Museums will be the beneficiary of a Run/Walk sponsored by Smith & Wesson Corp. on Sunday, September 23.
Museum School to Hold Open House
August 23, 2012
The Museum School at the Springfield Museums will host an open house on Sunday, September 9, from 1 to 4 pm. The event will be held in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Springfield Museums and City Library to Host “LittleFest”
August 22, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle and the Springfield City Library will host “LittleFest,” an event to promote a love of reading in young children, on Saturday, September 15, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Art Exhibition Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
August 22, 2012
The exhibition Sisterhood: Mixed Media Paintings by Rosa Ibarra will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from September 15 through October 14.
Stars Over Springfield at the Science Museum
August 20, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, September 7, 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.
September Museums à la Carte Programs
August 20, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Springfield Museums Announce Fall Hours and Planetarium Schedule
August 17, 2012
The Springfield Museums will resume fall hours on September 1. Hours at all four museums are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm.
Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award Recipients to be Honored
August 14, 2012
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 21st annual Ubora Award and the 4th annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 15, at 6 pm., at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle. City Councilor E. Henry Twiggs has been selected to receive the Ubora Award, and Miss Dana Adrianna Lawes will receive the Ahadi Youth Award.
Springfield Museums' Sara Orr to retire after 30-year career promoting Quadrangle
August 13, 2012
A cultural icon at the Springfield Museums is retiring and, no, it is not a portrait or sculpture from one of the museums’ many collections but a face known to both visitors and media types who report on the Quadrangle.
Springfield Museums Awarded Prestigious Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
August 3, 2012
The Springfield Museums have been awarded a highly competitive Museums for America grant of $150,000 from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) toward the creation and installation of “The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss,” an interactive, literacy-based exhibit for children.
Walking Tour to View the Oldest Buildings in Springfield
July 30, 2012
Bob McCarroll, a member of the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Historical Commission, will lead a walking tour to view some of the oldest buildings in the city on Saturday, August 11, from 10:30 am-noon.
Final Week of Summer Spectacular Programs
July 30, 2012
The Springfield Museums “Summer Spectacular” series of family fun will conclude the week of August 13-17 with a medieval minstrel show, Arabic dance and music, and a marionette performance of Peter and the Wolf in addition to special exhibitions and activities. Live performances will be offered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1 pm. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Summer Spectacular Continues at the Springfield Museums - Week 5
July 23, 2012
The Springfield Museums “Summer Spectacular” series of family fun will continue the week of August 6-10 with a live animal show, a multi-cultural musical performance, and a puppet show in addition to special exhibitions and activities. Live performances will be offered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1 pm. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Summer Spectacular Continues at the Springfield Museums - Week 4
July 16, 2012
The Springfield Museums “Summer Spectacular” series of family fun will continue the week of July 30-Aug. 3 with a fairy tale theater performance, a wacky music show, and a marionette performance in addition to special exhibitions and activities. Live performances will be offered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Museum Admission Free for Everyone on July 27!
July 12, 2012
There will be no charge to visit the Springfield Museums on Friday, July 27. The free admission is made possible by a grant from the Highland Street Foundation in Newton, Mass.
Summer Spectacular Continues at the Springfield Museums
July 9, 2012
The Springfield Museums “Summer Spectacular” series of family fun will continue the week of July 23-27 with a science show, a performance of dancing and drumming, and a marionette fairy tale in addition to special exhibitions and activities. Live performances will be offered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Summer Spectacular Continues at the Springfield Museums
June 29, 2012
The Springfield Museums “Summer Spectacular” series of family fun will continue the week of July 16-20 with a puppet circus, a musical performance, and a magic show in addition to special exhibitions and activities. Live performances will be offered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Walking Tour to Visit Merriam-Webster Building
June 27, 2012
John Morse, president of Merriam-Webster, and several of his colleagues will lead a tour of the Merriam-Webster building on Federal Street on Saturday, July 14, from 10:30 am-noon.
Springfield Museums Need Volunteers
June 26, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle are recruiting volunteer docents to conduct tours and programs for children and adults in the two Springfield Art Museums and in the Springfield Science Museum.
Hail to the Chief: Power, Politics and Presidents Portrayed by Currier & Ives
June 25, 2012
Just in time for the Fourth of July and in anticipation of the November presidential election, the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts is presenting an exhibition that pays tribute to the American Presidency. Hail to the Chief: Power, Politics and Presidents Portrayed by Currier & Ives will be on view from June 26, 2012 through January 20, 2013.
Indian Motocycle Day is Back!
June 22, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present their third annual Indian Day, a revival of the long-standing celebration and rally of the classic motorcycles that were manufactured in the city from 1901 to 1953.
Have a Spectacular Summer at the Springfield Museums
June 18, 2012
Family fun is in store for visitors to the Springfield Museums from July 9 through August 17 during “Summer Spectacular,” six weeks of live performances, music, puppet shows, art activities, and hands-on science activities. Live performances will be offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Rare Antique Auto Now on View at Wood Museum of Springfield History
June 13, 2012
The oldest surviving Stevens-Duryea automobile is now on view in the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. The 1903 vehicle is on loan from a private collector.
Walking Tour
June 5, 2012
Sue Heller, a planner with a strong interest in urban design, will lead a downtown walking tour on Saturday, June 9, from 10:30 am-noon. She will highlight some of the modern buildings in the State Street area, some of which have a quirky appeal.
Tiffany Windows and Lamps on View at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
May 30, 2012
Tiffany stained glass lamps and church windows will be displayed in two colorful exhibitions opening June 12 at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
LEGO® Castle Adventure Comes to Springfield
May 25, 2012
Children are invited to enter the royal world of kings and queens in the special exhibit LEGO® Castle Adventure, on view at the Springfield Science Museum from June 9 through September 9.
Summer Kickoff Party at the Springfield Museums
May 23, 2012
Celebrate the start of the summer season at Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails event on Thursday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Quadrangle grounds. If it rains, the event will be held in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
Springfield Museums Announce Summer Admission Rates
May 23, 2012
The Springfield Museum have announced new admission prices for June 1 through August 31.
Springfield Museums Seek Director of Development
May 23, 2012
The selected candidate must be dynamic and entrepreneurial in order to lead the Springfield Museums in achieving institutional advancement goals.
Springfield Museums Add an Extra Day for the Summer
May 23, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will be open seven days a week from June 18 through August 31.
June Museums à la Carte Programs
May 22, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in June. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Springfield Museums to Participate in Blue Star Museums Program
May 22, 2012
The Springfield Museums will be one of more than 1,500 museums across America to participate in the Blue Star Museums program, which provides free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2012. The Blue Star Museums program is a collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Defense.
Springfield Museums Receive Federal Grant
May 21, 2012
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle have received a planning grant of $40,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to develop an interpretative plan for the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Museum Exhibit Marks Tornado Anniversary
May 15, 2012
Storm Stories: Path of Fury, a multi-media exhibition that looks back at the June 1, 2011 tornado, will be on view from June 1 through October 28 at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle in Springfield. Admission to the history museum will be free for everyone on June 1.
Walking Tour to Visit Tornado-Damaged MacDuffie School Campus
May 1, 2012
Historian Bill Hosley, a preservationist and former curator at the Wadsworth Atheneum, will lead a walking tour up Maple Street to the Ames Hill campus of the former MacDuffie School on Saturday, May 12, from 10:30 am-noon.
Love, American Style: The Art of Lisa Hoke
April 30, 2012
Lisa Hoke creates colorful art out of things that we all encounter every day: paper, cardboard, product packaging, paper plates, plastic cups, matchbook covers, printed advertising material, and all sorts of other discarded flotsam and jetsam from our consumer society. She has assembled an intriguing and vibrant collection of these materials in the installation Love, American Style, on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through May 26 of next year.
May Museums à la Carte Programs
April 19, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in May. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Come to the “Aloha Hula” Party at the Springfield Museums
April 19, 2012
Wear your Hawaiian shirt and dance the hula at Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails event on Thursday, May 3, from 5 to 8 pm in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
Conscious Impressions: Green Printmaking from Zea Mays Printmaking Studio
April 16, 2012
An exhibition of prints by some of the finest printmakers in the region is on view at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through October 25 in the special exhibition Conscious Impressions: Green Printmaking from Zea Mays Printmaking Studio.
Science Museum Celebrates Earth Day
April 16, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum will celebrate Earth Day with the annual outdoor Earth Day Festival on the Quadrangle grounds on Sunday, April 22, followed by a Cleanup on Saturday, April 28. Activities are free with museum admission unless noted.
Talk Describes Adventures of Early Female Motorcyclists
April 3, 2012
Author William Murphy will discuss his just-released book about women motorcycle riders in the early 20th century at the Museums a la Carte program at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts on April 12 at 12:15 pm.
Walking Tour Presents a Personal History of Downtown Springfield
April 2, 2012
The Second Saturday Walking Tour Series at the Springfield Museums will resume for the season on Saturday, April 14, from 10:30 am to noon, with a tour led by Arax Charkoudian.
April Vacation Week Activities at the Springfield Museums
March 27, 2012
The Springfield Museums will celebrate April Vacation Week with “Feel the Beat,” a week of family-friendly musical performances, art activities, science demonstrations, and scavenger hunts. Activities will take place Monday through Friday from April 16 to 20 and are free with admission unless noted.
Stars Over Springfield at the Science Museum
March 20, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, April 6, 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.
April Museums à la Carte Programs
March 20, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in April. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Puppets Present Persian Prince Performance
March 20, 2012
The Springfield Museums’ Family Fun series will continue on Friday, April 6, with “An Arabian Adventure.” Activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
“It’s Not Easy Being Green” at the Springfield Museums
March 15, 2012
The Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails series will continue with “It’s Not Easy Being Green” on Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 8 pm in the Springfield Science Museum.
Museum to Host Jewish Film Festival Screening
March 9, 2012
The D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts will host a showing of The Forgotten Refugees on Sunday, March 25, at 2 pm. The movie is part of the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival.
Know Thyself: The Van Gogh Self-Portraits - Decoding an Artist’s Life
March 9, 2012
Self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh will be the topic of the Museums à la Carte
program at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday, March 22 at 12:15 pm. The program will be presented by art historian and lecturer Charles B. Hayward, M.F.A.
program at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday, March 22 at 12:15 pm. The program will be presented by art historian and lecturer Charles B. Hayward, M.F.A.
Springfield Museums Install Climate Control System to Preserve Historic Art Thanks to Cultural Facilities Fund Grant
March 6, 2012
MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council have provided a $250,000 Cultural Facilities Fund grant to the Springfield Library & Museums Association, which has a downtown campus of five art, science, and history museums in addition to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. The organization will use the grant to install climate modification systems and repair the roof and skylights of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 108th Birthday at the Springfield Museums
February 17, 2012
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, March 3, from 10 am-4 pm with a Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
Enjoy a Celtic Night at the Springfield Museums
February 16, 2012
The Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails series will continue with “Celtic Nights” on Thursday, March 1, from 5 to 8 pm in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
March Museums à la Carte Programs
February 14, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
See Moon Rocks and Lunar Soil at the Science Museum
February 14, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum and the Springfield Stars Club will celebrate the historic Apollo moon landings of four decades ago on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 pm.
Exhibit Presents “The Real Housewives of Currier & Ives”
February 7, 2012
Hand-colored Currier & Ives lithographs that illustrate the changing role of women in the 19th century are on view through June 25 at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the exhibition The Real Housewives of Currier & Ives.
Wandering Folk Artists: Family Portraits in the Early 19th Century
February 7, 2012
In the digital age it is hard to believe that at one time images of family members were hard to obtain, expensive, and relatively rare. Before the advent of photography around 1850, the only way to capture a likeness was to hire an artist to paint a portrait. A selection of these paintings by artists James Sanford Ellsworth and Joseph Whiting Stock are on view at the Wood Museum of Springfield History through May 6 in the exhibition Wandering Folk Artists: Family Portraits in the Early 19th Century.
Spend February Vacation with Creepy Crawly Critters
February 2, 2012
The Springfield Museums have planned a week of family fun during February school vacation. “Creepy Crawly Critters” activities will be offered Monday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 24, from 10 am-5 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ahadi and Ubora Awards
February 2, 2012
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 3nd annual Ahadi Youth Award and 21st annual Ubora Award. Nominations for both awards must be received by March 31, 2012.
Indulge Yourself at Culture & Cocktails
January 20, 2012
The Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails series will continue with “Indulgence: An Evening of Wine & Chocolate” on Thursday, February 2, from 5 to 8 pm in the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Science Museum
January 19, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, February 3, at 7:30 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the Orion Nebula. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is cloudy, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
February Museums à la Carte Programs
January 19, 2012
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in February. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum School Art Faculty to Exhibit Work
January 4, 2012
Art work by 14 professional artists from the area who teach at the Museum School will be on view from January 17 to April 8 at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the special exhibition Teaching Artists.
Live Frog Exhibit Opens with Family Activities
January 4, 2012
A day of family activities will mark the opening of the special “exh-ribit” Frogs: A Chorus of Colors at the Springfield Science Museum on Saturday, January 21.
Museum Offers Free Exhibit Preview for Teachers
January 2, 2012
The Springfield Science Museum is offering a free preview for teachers to see the live animal exhibit Frogs: A Chorus of Colors on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 4-6 pm.
Exh-ribit of Live Frogs Coming to the Science Museum
January 2, 2012
If you’ve never thought of frogs as beautiful, the special exhibit Frogs: A Chorus of Colors will change your mind. Frogs will be on view at the Springfield Science Museum from January 21 through May 13.
It’s All Fun and Games at Culture & Cocktails
December 20, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails series will continue with “It’s All Fun and Games” on Thursday, January 5, from 5 to 8 pm in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
January Museums à la Carte Programs
December 19, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in January. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Science Museum
December 19, 2011
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, January 6, 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.
Have Passport, Will Travel
December 14, 2011
Ooo la la! There is a spectacular new exhibition of French painting at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts and to give the event some true Gallic flavor, the Museums are offering free admission to anyone with a current French passport.
Museum School Offers Winter Courses for Children and Adults
December 8, 2011
Registration for winter Museum School courses for children and adults and travel opportunities for adults at the Springfield Museums is underway.
Museum’s Dinosaur Leads Campaign for Donations of Knitwear
December 8, 2011
The Springfield Science Museum’s life-size replica of Tyrannosaurus rex is sporting a warm winter scarf this season.
December Vacation Fun at the Springfield Museums
December 5, 2011
Have fun during December school vacation with “Wacky Week” at the Springfield Museums. The Museums will be open regular hours Monday, Dec. 26-Friday, Dec. 30. Vacation week activities will take place from Tuesday through Friday and are free with the price of museum admission unless noted. “Wacky Week” is part of the Museums’ Family Fun series and is sponsored by TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation.
Culture & Cocktails
November 28, 2011
Mix up your work week with a toast to culture, community and conversation. “Gingerbread Houses and Candy Cane Cocktails” will be held on Thursday, December 8, from 5 to 8 pm in the Springfield Science Museum.
December Museums à la Carte Programs
November 28, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in December. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
French Paintings from the Wadsworth Atheneum to Be Shown for the First Time in Springfield
November 15, 2011
Old Masters to Monet: Three Centuries of French Painting from the Wadsworth Atheneum will premier at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield from December 13, 2011, through April 29, 2012.
Hasbro GameLand to Open at the Wood Museum of Springfield History
November 15, 2011
Hasbro GameLand, a dynamic new hands-on exhibit for children, will open to the public on November 25 in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle. Made possible by a grant from the Hasbro Children’s Fund, the exhibit pays tribute to Springfield entrepreneur Milton Bradley and explores games of memory, chance, speed, imagination, strategy and word play. Opening day festivities will include family activities and appearances by the costumed characters MR. POTATO HEAD, PRINCESS FROSTINE and ELEFUN from popular Hasbro toys and games.
Celebrate the Season with Holiday Fun at the Springfield Museums
November 11, 2011
The Springfield Museums will kick off the holiday season with an afternoon of family fun and an early evening Lighting of the Quadrangle celebration on Friday, Nov. 25.
Walking Tour to Visit Springfield Armory
October 25, 2011
Richard Colton, Park Ranger and interpreter for the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, will lead a walking tour of the Armory and surrounding area on Saturday, November 12, from 10:30 am-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street.
Watercolors by Connecticut Artist on View at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
October 24, 2011
A series of 23 abstract watercolor paintings by Connecticut artist
C. Ronald Bechtle (born 1924) will be on view at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from October 25, 2011, through October 28, 2012 in the exhibition Poems II, 1969-1972: Watercolors by C. Ronald Bechtle.
C. Ronald Bechtle (born 1924) will be on view at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from October 25, 2011, through October 28, 2012 in the exhibition Poems II, 1969-1972: Watercolors by C. Ronald Bechtle.
Print Exhibit Features Scenes of Paris
October 24, 2011
Scenes of the “City Of Light” will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from November 1, 2011, through April 29, 2012, in the exhibition Je Ne Sais Quoi: Views of Paris.
Actress Brings Isabella Stewart Gardner to Life
October 24, 2011
The adventurous life of art patron and museum founder Isabella Stewart Gardner will be portrayed in a one-woman performance by actress Robin Lane on Sunday, November 6, at 2 pm, at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. The program is free with the price of admission to the museum.
Marionettes to Perform Hansel & Gretel at the Springfield Museums
October 24, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Family Fun series will continue on Friday, November 11, with a performance of Hansel & Gretel. Family activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Culture & Cocktails Explores the Secrets of the Smith
October 18, 2011
Mix up your work week with a toast to culture, community and conversation. “The Hidden Secrets of the Smith Museum,” the second event in this year’s Culture & Cocktails series, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5 to 8 pm in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum at the Quadrangle.
Telescope to Focus on Jupiter
October 18, 2011
Stars Club member Mike Kozicki will give a talk about Jupiter at the Springfield Science Museum on Friday, November 4, at 7:30 pm. Following the talk, the museum’s large rooftop telescope will be opened to view the giant planet. If it is cloudy, a planetarium show will be presented instead.
November Museums à la Carte Programs
October 18, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in November. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
“Molecular Playground” Exhibit Opens at Springfield Science Museum
October 7, 2011
As a way of making science fun and easier to understand, the Springfield Science Museum has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Amherst to install a “molecular playground” at the museum. The interactive display introduces visitors to the beauty of chemicals and molecular structure.
Museums Seeking Entries in Gingerbread House Competition
October 7, 2011
The Springfield Museums are inviting bakeries, schools, individual bakers and young people to submit design plans to create gingerbread houses that will be on view at the Springfield Science Museum as part of the holiday exhibit “Gingerbread Fantasy.”
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
September 26, 2011
Stars Club member Ed Faits, president of the Arunah Hill Natural Science Center in Cummington, Mass., will present “A Second and a Half Away: A 21st Century Look at the Moon” at the Springfield Science Museum on Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 pm.
Artist Finds Beauty in Ordinary Things
September 21, 2011
The work of a local artist will be on view from October 18, 2011 through January 8, 2012 at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the special exhibition “Beyond this Window: Paintings by Briana Taylor.”
Walking Tour Invites People to…Look! Up in the Sky!
September 20, 2011
Springfield architect William Devlin will lead a walking tour in the Quadrangle area and along State Street to downtown on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10:30 am-noon.
October Museums à la Carte Programs
September 19, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
TD Charitable Foundation Supports Springfield Museums with Donation
September 16, 2011
TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation, recently donated $10,000 to the Springfield Museums as part of the bank’s commitment to giving back to the community.
Philanthropy the Subject of Museum Exhibit
September 16, 2011
An exhibit highlighting philanthropists who have left a lasting legacy in Springfield and the Pioneer Valley is on view through November 20 at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle.
Springfield Museums Launch Lively New Culture & Cocktails Series
September 14, 2011
The Springfield Museums will begin its second season of Culture & Cocktails events with Oktoberfest: The Art of the Brew on Thursday, October 6 from 5-8 pm at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. The evening is sponsored by Lyman and Merrie Wood.
Springfield Museums Host Vintage Car Show
September 8, 2011
The Springfield Museums will pay tribute to Springfield’s role in transportation history with the History on the Move car show on Saturday, September 24, from 10 am to 4 pm, on the museum grounds at the Quadrangle. Pre-1980 cars, including vintage automobiles manufactured in Springfield, will be exhibited.
Springfield Museums to Preview Ken Burns Documentary
September 8, 2011
WGBY Public Television and the Springfield Museums will host a sneak preview and discussion of Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s new PBS documentary series Prohibition on Sunday, September 25, from 2-4 pm, at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle. The program is free and open to the public.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
August 26, 2011
Jack Megas of the Springfield Stars Club will present, "Late Summer Observing" at the Springfield Science Museum on Friday, Sept. 2, at 7:30 pm.
Museum School Offers Courses for Children and Adults
August 26, 2011
Registration for fall Museum School courses for children and adults and travel opportunities for adults at the Springfield Museums will begin on September 6. For complete course descriptions, travel itineraries, fees and to register, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 382, or log on to www.springfieldmuseums.org. Secure on-line registration is available.
Springfield Museums Receive Large Federal Grant
August 24, 2011
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle have received a grant of $320,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) toward the installation of climate modification in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum. The grant is part of the NEH’s Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections program.
Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award Recipients to be Honored
August 23, 2011
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 20th annual Ubora Award and the 3rd annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 17, at 6 pm, at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle. Dr. Albert and Mrs. Geraldine Garner have been selected to receive the Ubora Award, and Bria Brantley will receive the Ahadi Award.
September Museums à la Carte Programs
August 22, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Springfield Museums Announce Fall Hours and Planetarium Schedule
August 22, 2011
The Springfield Museums will resume fall hours on September 1. Hours at all four museums are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm.
Walking Tour will Describe “Elliot Street Past and Present: A History of St. Michael’s Parish”
August 22, 2011
Springfield historian Frances Gagnon will lead a walking tour of the area around St. Michael’s Cathedral on Saturday, September 10, from 10:30 am-noon.
Celebrate Summer with Music, Magic and Puppets
August 11, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration series will conclude the week of August 22-26 with live performances presented at 1 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and other activities presented daily.
Celebrate Summer with Magic, Music, and Dancing Bugs
August 5, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration series continues August 15-19 with live performances presented at 1 pm on Toe-Tapping Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, and Fun Friday.
And to Think that He Saw It in Springfield!
August 2, 2011
The influence of Springfield on the world famous children’s book author known as Dr. Seuss is explained in And to Think that He Saw It in Springfield, a new exhibit at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle.
Walking Tour Will Highlight the Springfield Republican
August 1, 2011
Wayne Phaneuf, historian and executive editor of The Republican, will discuss the 187-year history of Springfield’s daily paper during a walking tour on Saturday, August 13, from 10:30 am to noon.
Springfield Museums and City Library to Host "LittleFest"
August 1, 2011
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle and the Springfield City Library will host "LittleFest," an event to promote a love of reading in young children, on Thursday, August 11, from 10 am to 4 pm. Activities planned for outdoors will be held inside if it rains.
Celebrate Summer with Songs, Stories and Silly Fun at the Springfield Museums
July 25, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration series continues August 8-12 with live performances presented at 1 pm on Toe-Tapping Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, and Fun Friday, plus the LittleFest celebration of children’s literature on Thursday.
Museum Admission Free for Everyone on August 5!
July 22, 2011
There will be no charge to visit the Springfield Museums on Friday, August 5. The free admission is made possible by a grant from the Highland Street Foundation in Newton, Mass.
Free Outdoor Concerts at the Quadrangle
July 22, 2011
Bring a picnic supper, a blanket or a lawn chair and join the Springfield Museums and the Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association for “Wednesdays in the Park,” a series of three free live music concerts by local musicians. The concerts will be held on three Wednesdays in August from 6 to 8 pm on the Quadrangle green. If it rains, the performances will be held in the auditorium of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Photo Exhibit Focuses on Impermanence
July 21, 2011
Photographer Jessie Carleton creates and photographs still life compositions inspired by traditional Dutch vanitas (vanity) paintings that were designed as reminders of the transient nature of life and the certainty of death. The photos are now on view at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through October 9 in the special exhibition Tabletops: Photographs by Jessie Carleton.
Award-Winning Chinese Artist to Appear at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
July 21, 2011
Li Zou, an award-winning artist who specializes in the “meticulous style” of traditional Chinese painting, will present an exhibition and lecture/demonstration at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration Series Continues This August
July 18, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration series continues August 1-5 with live performances presented at 1 pm on Toe-Tapping Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, and Fun Fridays.
Springfield Museums Need Volunteers
July 15, 2011
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle are recruiting volunteer docents to conduct tours and programs for children and adults in the new Wood Museum of Springfield History and in the Springfield Science Museum.
Museums’ Summer Celebration Features Drumming, Juggling, and Yo-Yos
July 11, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration series continues July 25-29 with live performances presented on Toe-Tapping Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, and Fun Fridays.
Museums’ Summer Celebration Features African Dance, Zany Stunts, and a Fairy Tale Puppet Show
June 30, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Celebration continues July 18-22 with live performances presented on Toe-Tapping Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, and Fun Fridays.
Indian Day is Back!
June 29, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present their second annual Indian Day, a revival of the long-standing celebration and rally of the classic motorcycles that were manufactured in the city from 1901 to 1953.
Springfield Museums Host Two Living Art Installations
June 28, 2011
Visitors to the Springfield Museums will see two famous works of art come to life this summer. Presented by Ten31 Productions, actors will portray the subjects of well-known paintings in these living art installations. The performances are free with the price of admission to the museums.
Walking Tour Will Highlight City Beautiful Movement
June 24, 2011
Benjamin Murphy, President of the Springfield Preservation Trust, will describe the City Beautiful Movement during a walking tour on Saturday, July 9, from 10:30 am to noon.
Exhibit Shows the American West as Portrayed by Currier & Ives
June 23, 2011
Currier & Ives images of the American West will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from June 28, 2011-January 29, 2012 in the special exhibition Imagining the Frontier: Landscape and Hunting Scenes of the American West.
Springfield Museums Add an Extra Day for the Summer
June 20, 2011
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will be open seven days a week from July 11 through August 31.
July Museums à la Carte Programs
June 20, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in July. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Celebrate Summer at the Springfield Museums
June 20, 2011
Family fun is in store for visitors to the Springfield Museums from July 11 through August 26 during “Summer Celebration,” seven weeks of live performances, puppet shows, art activities, and hands-on science activities. Live performances will be offered on Toe-Tapping Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, and Fun Fridays.
Museums to Join Public Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech
June 15, 2011
The Springfield Museums are participating in a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s fiery 1852 speech, “The Meaning of the Fourth of July to the Negro.” The shared reading will take place at noon on June 29 in Court Square in Springfield and will be followed by a discussion at First Church.
Springfield Museums Awarded Prestigious Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
May 27, 2011
The Springfield Museums have been awarded a Conservation Project Support grant of $120,218 from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to restore seven Tiffany stained glass windows on the first floor of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Contemporary Video Art on View at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
May 26, 2011
Project 35, an exhibition of contemporary video, will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from June 7, 2011 through June 24, 2012.
Be the Dinosaur at the Springfield Museums this Summer
May 25, 2011
Children can experience the day-to-day world of dinosaurs through cutting-edge computer simulation in the special exhibition Be the Dinosaur/i>, on view from June 11 through September 11 at the Springfield Science Museum. Dinosaur Dig Lab, a companion exhibit, invites kids to become paleontologists and excavate “fossils.”
Walking Tour to Highlight Springfield’s Fabulous Downtown Trees
May 25, 2011
Burt Freedman, an outdoor education specialist with the Environmental Center for Our Schools (ECOS), will point out some of the magnificent trees in the Quadrangle neighborhood during a walking tour on Saturday, June 11, from 10:30 am to noon. Participants will be surprised to discover some unusual old trees which have been here for many years and often go unnoticed.
Museum School Offers Courses for Children and Adults
May 23, 2011
Registration for summer Museum School courses for children and adults and travel opportunities for adults at the Springfield Museums will begin on May 31. For complete course descriptions, travel itineraries, fees and to register, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 382, or log on to www.springfieldmuseums.org. Secure on-line registration is available.
Springfield Museums to Participate in Blue Star Museums Program
May 23, 2011
The Springfield Museums will be one of more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer. Through a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Blue Star Museums program offers free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2011.
June Museums à la Carte Programs
May 16, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in June. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Walking Tour to Highlight Springfield’s Automotive History
May 6, 2011
Automotive historian Keith Korbut discuss Springfield’s contribution to transportation history during a walking tour on Saturday, May 14, from 10:30 am to noon.
The tour will feature a visit to the new Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History to view the museum’s exhibit of Springfield-built automobiles, included an exact working copy of the 1893 Duryea, the first successful gasoline-powered automobile.
The tour will feature a visit to the new Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History to view the museum’s exhibit of Springfield-built automobiles, included an exact working copy of the 1893 Duryea, the first successful gasoline-powered automobile.
Natural Beauty of America’s National Parks Revealed in Art Exhibition
May 6, 2011
The most beautiful natural scenery in the United States is presented in the exhibition American Legacy: Our National Parks, on Location with the Plein-Air Painters of America, on view from May 24 through November 6 at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Springfield Museums Celebrate the City’s Anniversary
May 2, 2011
The Springfield Museums will celebrate the city’s 375th anniversary with a day of activities on Founder’s Day, May 14. Activities will take place from 10 am to 5 pm and are free with admission unless noted. The event is sponsored by People’s United Bank.
Science Museum Celebrates Astronomy Day
April 26, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue with Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 7. Activities will take place at the Springfield Science Museum from 11 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Springfield Museums
April 20, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails series will continue on Thursday, May 5, with “Cinco de Mayo.” The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
April 18, 2011
Ed Faits, a director of the Springfield Stars Club, will present “Spectacular Saturn” on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 pm at the Springfield Science Museum.
May Museums à la Carte Programs
April 18, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in May. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
In the Footsteps of the Masters: Painting by Christina Mastrangelo
April 11, 2011
Paintings that evoke the work of the “old master” artists of the Renaissance will be on view from April 19 through July 10 at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the special exhibition In the Footsteps of the Masters: Painting by Christina Mastrangelo.
April Vacation Week Activities Highlight Earth Day
April 4, 2011
The Springfield Museums will celebrate Earth Day with the annual Earth Day Festival on April 17 followed by “Earth Week: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” a week of environment-friendly school vacation week performances and activities from April 18-22.
Printmakers from the Bauhaus School: 1919-1933
April 4, 2011
An exhibition of prints by American and European artists associated with the Bauhaus School in Germany is on view at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through October 30.
Springfield Museums to Raise Funds for Japan Disaster Relief
March 24, 2011
“An Evening for Japan,” an event benefiting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief for the Japanese Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami, will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 30, from 5 to 7 pm in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum at the Quadrangle.
Walking Tour to Highlight Underground Railroad
March 17, 2011
Lujuana Hood, director of the Pan-African Heritage Museum of the USA (PAHMUSA), will discuss the Underground Railroad in Springfield during a walking tour on Saturday, April 9, from 10:30 am to noon.
April Museums à la Carte Programs
March 17, 2011
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in April. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
March 17, 2011
In recognition of April Fools Day, Richard Sanderson, curator of physical science at the Springfield Science Museum, will present “Foolish Astronomy” on Friday, April 1, at 7:30 pm at the museum. The program will focus on astronomical misconceptions.
It’s Easy Being Green at the Springfield Museums
March 15, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails series will continue on Thursday, April 7, with “Think Green.” The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in the Springfield Science Museum at the Quadrangle.
Performance of Pinocchio is Highlight of Museum Program for Families
March 14, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, April 2, with “P is for Puppet.” Activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Current & Coming Exhibits
March 14, 2011
Art, history and science exhibitions at the Springfield Museums.
Exhibit Celebrates Springfield Women through History
February 17, 2011
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Women’s History Month in March and the 375th anniversary of the founding of the city of Springfield, the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History will present the exhibition Women’s Work: The Untold Story from March 1 through September 25. The exhibition was developed with the assistance of guest curator Frances Gagnon.
Get an Early Start on Mardi Gras at the Springfield Museums
February 15, 2011
The Springfield Museums' Culture & Cocktails series will continue on Thursday, March 3, with “Fat Thursday: A Taste of New Orleans.” The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle.
March Museums à la Carte Programs
February 15, 2011
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
February 15, 2011
Alan Rifkin, president of the Springfield Stars Club, will teach people how to properly observe the heavens through their backyard telescopes at the Springfield Science Museum on Friday, March 4, at 7:30 pm.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 107th Birthday at the Springfield Museums
February 14, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, March 5, from 10 am-4 pm with a Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
Science Museum Offers Overnight Camp-Ins for Scout Groups
February 9, 2011
The Springfield Science Museum is offering overnight camp-in programs for Girl Scout and Boy Scout groups. Scouts participate in a variety of hands-on activities that will help them earn the requirements for badges, belt loops or try-its. All groups will see a planetarium show and decorate a T-shirt with a screen-print design. They will also enjoy an evening pizza party, and a light breakfast in the morning.
Springfield Museums Announce New Expanded Hours
February 9, 2011
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle have announced new expanded hours effective February 12. The Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the Springfield Science Museum, and the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm.
Spend February Vacation Rockin’ with the Reptiles
February 4, 2011
The Springfield Museums have planned a week of family fun during February school vacation. “Rockin’ Reptiles Week” activities will be offered Monday, Feb. 21, through Friday, Feb. 25, from 10 am-5 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
The Legacy of Currier & Ives: Shaping the American Spirit
January 27, 2011
Often found on calendars, cookie tins and Christmas cards, Currier & Ives images strike a nostalgic chord in many people. A selection of the firm’s hand-colored lithographs will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from February 1 through May 1 in the special exhibition The Legacy of Currier & Ives: Shaping the American Spirit.
Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ahadi and Ubora Awards
January 25, 2011
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 3nd annual Ahadi Youth Award and 20th annual Ubora Award. Nominations for both awards must be received by March 31, 2011.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
January 17, 2011
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 pm. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Currier & Ives and the Majesty of the Sea: Clipper Ships and Steamboats
January 17, 2011
Images of majestic clipper ships, powerful steamboats and great maritime races will be on view from January 25 through June 26 at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the exhibition Currier & Ives and the Majesty of the Sea: Clipper Ships and Steamboats.
Indulge Yourself with an Evening of Wine and Chocolate
January 17, 2011
The Springfield Museums’ new Culture & Cocktails series will continue on Thursday, Feb. 3, with “Indulgence: An Evening of Wine and Chocolate.” The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
February Museums à la Carte Programs
January 17, 2011
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in February. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Found Object Quilts on View at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
January 6, 2011
Contemporary art quilts by B.Z. Reily will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from January 18 through April 10 in the special exhibition
Re-collections: Found Object Quilts.
Re-collections: Found Object Quilts.
Live Reptile Exhibit Opens with Family Activities
December 30, 2010
The special exhibit Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly will open at the Springfield Museums on Saturday, January 15, with a day of family activities.
Museum Program Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
December 30, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Monday, January 17, with “Celebrate Black History,” an afternoon of activities which will include tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and famous African-American musicians.
Springfield Museums Announce Holiday Hours
December 20, 2010
The Springfield Museums will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24, Saturday, Dec. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 1.
Cold-blooded Creatures Invade the Science Museum
December 20, 2010
Looking for some close encounters of the scaly kind? You’ll find them at the Springfield Science Museum in the special exhibit Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly, on view from January 15 through May 22.
School Vacation Week Activities at the Springfield Museums
December 10, 2010
Families are invited to take an exotic “Journey to the Middle East” at the Springfield Museums during school vacation week from December 27 to 30. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Museum Displays Contemporary Art Quilts
October 25, 2010
Contemporary art quilts by 35 textile artists from around the world are on view at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from November 2, 2010, through January 16, 2011, in the exhibition SAQA @ 20: Art and Excellence.
November Museums à la Carte Programs
October 25, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in November. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
October 25, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 pm. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Springfield Museums Appoint New Director of Security
October 20, 2010
The Springfield Museums have hired William J. Noonan as Director of Security.
Of Land and Sea: Alfred Thompson Bricher and William Trost Richards
October 20, 2010
Watercolors and drawings by two 19th-century land- and seascape artists will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from October 24, 2010, through October 23, 2011, in the exhibition Of Land and Sea: Alfred Thompson Bricher and William Trost Richards.
X-Ray Floral Photography Reveals Hidden Beauty
October 18, 2010
Dramatic x-ray images of flowers are on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through January 9 in the special exhibition Radiographic Photography by Merrill Raikes: The Inner Beauty of Flowers. A free reception with the artist will be held on November 11, from 5 to 7 pm at the museum.
Prints by Depression-Era Artists on View at Museum
October 13, 2010
Prints by American artists who worked during the Great Depression are on view through March 27, 2011, at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the exhibition WPA Artists in Print.
Actress Brings Artist Mary Cassatt to Life
October 13, 2010
The life of artist Mary Cassatt will be portrayed in a one-woman performance by actress Robin Lane on Sunday, October 24, at 2 pm, at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. The program is free with the price of admission to the museum.
Author to Discuss History of Civil Rights Movement
October 8, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ fall lecture series will continue on Wednesday, October 20, at 5 pm with I’ve Got the Light of Freedom presented by Dr. Charles Payne, the Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. The program will be held in the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History and is free and open to the public. A reception and book-signing will accompany the talk.
Museums Seeking Entries in Gingerbread House Competition
October 6, 2010
The Springfield Museums are inviting bakeries, individuals and young people to submit design plans to create gingerbread houses that will be on view at the Springfield Science Museum as part of the fanciful holiday exhibit “Sugar & Spice: The Land of Gingerbread.”
Museums Launch New Series of Adult Talks
October 6, 2010
The Springfield Museums is launching a fall series of adult programs that explore a variety of topics in history and art. The programs are free with the price of museum admission.
Meet Some Radical Robots at the Springfield Museums
October 6, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, October 16, with “Radical Robots.” Activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Springfield Museums Launch Lively New Culture & Cocktails Series
September 22, 2010
The Springfield Museums are launching Culture & Cocktails, a new series of evening events planned for the first Thursday of the month. The first program in the series will be Oktoberfest: The Art of the Brew on October 7 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
Museum Corporators Elect New Trustees
September 22, 2010
The Corporators of the Springfield Museums, at their annual meeting on September 22, 2010, elected two new Trustees to three-year terms. They are Kathleen Kane and Wayne E. Phaneuf.
October Museums à la Carte Programs
September 20, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Walking Tour to Visit Court Square
September 20, 2010
Retired architect David Carlson will lead a walking tour of the Court Square area on Saturday, October 9, from 10:30 am-noon.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
September 20, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 pm. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Museum Trustees Appoint New Vice President
September 17, 2010
The Board of Trustees of the Springfield Museums has appointed Kay Simpson as the Vice President of the Springfield Museums.
Grant from TD Charitable Foundation Supports Family Programs
September 9, 2010
The Springfield Museums have received a $10,000 grant from TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation for the Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series of educational programs.
D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts Presents Exhibit of Contemporary Realism
September 8, 2010
A selection of art in the style of contemporary realism will be on view from September 21 through October 24 at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the Academic Artists 60th Anniversary Exhibition.
Springfield Museums Host Car Show
September 2, 2010
The Springfield Museums will pay tribute to Springfield’s role in transportation history with the History on the Move car show on Saturday, September 25, from 10 am to 4 pm, on the museum grounds at the Quadrangle. Pre-1980 cars, including some vintage automobiles manufactured in Springfield, will be exhibited.
Outdoor Sculpture by James Kitchen Displayed on Museum Grounds
September 2, 2010
Saturn, a found-object sculpture by Chesterfield artist James Kitchen, will be on view on the grounds of the Springfield Museums from September 1, 2010 through May 1, 2011.
Walking Tour to Visit St. Michael’s Cathedral
September 1, 2010
Springfield historian Frances Gagnon will lead a walking tour of St. Michael’s Cathedral on Saturday, September 11, from 10:30 am-noon.
Museum School Offers Courses for Children and Adults
August 26, 2010
Registration for fall Museum School courses for children and adults and travel opportunities for adults at the Springfield Museums is underway. For complete course descriptions and travel itineraries, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 382, or log on to www.springfieldmuseums.org. Secure on-line registration is available.
Currier & Ives Exhibition Features Images of Childhood
August 25, 2010
The firm of Currier & Ives is known for its idealized images of life in 19th-century America. As with other subjects, Currier & Ives presented an optimistic, romanticized vision of childhood. A selection of these prints is displayed in the exhibition Season of Joy: Celebrating Childhood in Currier & Ives Prints, on view now through January 23, 2011, in the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award Recipients to be Honored
August 24, 2010
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 19th annual Ubora Award and the 2nd annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 18, at 7 pm, at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle. Ms. Zelmon “Zee” Johnson has been selected to receive the Ubora Award, and Monique Farrell will receive the Ahadi Award.
Springfield Museums Announce Fall Hours and Planetarium Schedule
August 24, 2010
The Springfield Museums will resume fall hours on September 1. Hours at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, and the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am-4 pm The Science Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm.
September Museums à la Carte Programs
August 23, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
August 23, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 pm. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Family Program Creates a Buzz about New Public Television Show for Kids
August 16, 2010
The Springfield Museums and WGBY Public Television are pairing up to present “The Buzz about Bees Family FunFest” on Friday, August 27, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the museums.
Walking Tour
August 2, 2010
Springfield architect Stephen Jablonski will present “The Architect’s View of the New Wood Museum of Springfield History” on Saturday, August 14, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. He will take the group into the museum and discuss how he turned the building from an empty office building that had been partitioned into hundreds of cubicles into an expansive, attractive exhibition space. He will also discuss plans for future improvements along Edwards Street.
It’s Super Science Week at the Springfield Museums
July 30, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Festival Days series will conclude with “Super Science” week August 9 to 13. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted. Summer Festival Days is sponsored in part by Berkshire Bank.
Free Outdoor Concerts at the Quadrangle
July 26, 2010
Bring a picnic supper, a blanket or a lawn chair and join the Springfield Museums and the Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association for “Wednesdays in the Park,” a series of three free live music concerts by local musicians. The concerts will be held on Wednesdays in August from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Quadrangle green. If it rains, the performances will be held in the auditorium of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
It’s Puppet Week at the Springfield Museums
July 21, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Festival Days series will continue August 2-6 with “Puppet Potpourri” week. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted. Summer Festival Days is sponsored in part by Berkshire Bank.
Space Still Available in Museum School Summer Courses
July 21, 2010
Space is still available for a selection of courses for children, teens and adults at the Springfield Museums. For complete course descriptions, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 382. Secure on-line registration is available.
Brick Artist to Create Sculpture from LEGO® Bricks at Museum
July 19, 2010
New York artist Nathan Sawaya will create a sculpture out of LEGO building bricks at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday, July 31, from 11 am-3 pm The Art of the Brick, an exhibition of Sawaya’s LEGO sculptures, is on view at the museum through September 5.
Mythical Creatures Week
July 13, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Festival Days series will continue July 26-30 with “Mythical Creatures” week. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted. Summer Festival Days is sponsored in part by Berkshire Bank.
Springfield Museums and Dr. Seuss National Memorial Named to the Great Places in Massachusetts List
July 12, 2010
The committee charged with compiling the nominations for the 1000 Great Places revealed the 1000 Great Places list at the State House today. With over 12,000 nominations, the range of Great Places shines on every part of the Commonwealth.
African Adventures Week
July 6, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Festival Days series will continue July 19-23 with “African Adventures” week. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted. Summer Festival Days is sponsored in part by Berkshire Bank.
Meet Live Critters during Amazing Animals Week
June 29, 2010
The Springfield Museums Summer Festival Days series will continue July 12-16 with “Amazing Animals” week. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted. Summer Festival Days is sponsored in part by Berkshire Bank.
July Walking Tour
June 29, 2010
John Morse, president of Merriam-Webster, will lead a walking tour to the Merriam-Webster building on Federal Street on Saturday, July 10, from 10:30 am-noon.
Indian Day is Back!
June 28, 2010
The Springfield Museums have revived Indian Day, the long-standing celebration and rally of the classic motorcycles that were manufactured in the city from 1901 to 1953. Indian Day will take place on Sunday, July 18, from 9 am-4 pm on the grounds of the Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle.
Museums to Join Public Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech
June 24, 2010
The Springfield Museums are participating in a communal reading of Frederick Douglass's fiery 1852 speech, “The Meaning of the Fourth of July to the Negro.” The shared reading will take place at noon on June 30 in Court Square in Springfield and will be followed by a discussion at First Church.
Celebrate Summer at the Springfield Museums
June 21, 2010
Family fun is in store for visitors to the Springfield Museums from July 5 through August 13 during “Summer Festival Days,” six-weeks of live performances, puppet shows, art activities, and hands-on science activities.
July Museums à la Carte Programs
June 21, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in July. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Museums Add an Extra Day for the Summer
June 3, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will be open seven days a week from June 21 through August 30.
Walking Tour Highlights Architectural Changes
June 3, 2010
Springfield architect William Devlin will lead a walking tour in the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street area on Saturday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Anonymous Donors Revealed
May 27, 2010
The Springfield Museums have announced the identity of the previously anonymous donors for whom the new Museum of Springfield History is to be named. The museum will now be known as the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
Exhibit Traces the History of State Street
May 20, 2010
The story of State Street, from its Revolutionary War-era origins as the “Boston Post Road,” to its current transformation sparked by construction of the new Federal Courthouse, is being told in the exhibition and documentary The State Street Corridor Project: Road to Renewal. The exhibit will open on Sunday, May 23, with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. at the new Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle. A short preview of the documentary produced by WBGY Public Television for Western New England will accompany the exhibit.
Brick Artist Transforms Toy LEGO® Bricks into Art
May 17, 2010
If you build it, they will come. And New York artist Nathan Sawaya has built some amazing sculptures out of common LEGO® building bricks. The Art of the Brick, an exhibition of Sawaya’s work, will be on view from June 16 through September 5 at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
Walking Tour to Highlight Art Deco Architecture
April 27, 2010
Local historian and retired city planner Robert McCarroll will lead a walking tour to see Springfield’s Art Deco-style buildings on Saturday, May 8, from 10:30 am to noon. The tour will begin at the Springfield Museums.
Museums Name New President
April 22, 2010
The Board of Trustees of the Springfield Museums, at its meeting late yesterday, appointed Holly Smith-Bové as the new president of the Museums, effective May 1. Smith-Bové succeeds Joseph Carvalho who is retiring after 34 years at the organization and 16 years as its president.
May Museums à la Carte Programs
April 20, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in May. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
April 20, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Video: Springfield Museums Earth Week
April 20, 2010
People of all ages were having fun both inside and out at the Springfield Museums.
Science Museum Holds Earth Day Clean-Up
April 20, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum is holding its 20th annual Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Science Museum Celebrates Astronomy Day
April 16, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue with Astronomy Day on Saturday, April 24. Activities will take place at the Springfield Science Museum from 11 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Exhibit of Paintings by Local Artist on View at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
April 16, 2010
The Mechanics of Introspection, an exhibition of paintings by East Longmeadow artist Kris Ludwig, is on view in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through July 11, 2010.
Museum Talk Examines Springfield’s Role in the Gold Rush
April 15, 2010
The new Museum of Springfield History will conclude its spring lecture series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, with a talk titled “Springfield and the California Gold Rush.” The program will be held in the museum’s SIS Hall and is free with the price of museum admission.
Museum School Offers Courses for Children and Adults
April 9, 2010
Registration for spring courses for children, and classes and day trips for adults at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums is underway. For complete course descriptions and travel itineraries, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 382, or log on to www.springfieldmuseums.org Secure on-line registration is available.
April Vacation Week Activities Highlight Earth Day
April 5, 2010
The Springfield Museums will celebrate Earth Day with the annual Earth Day Festival on April 18 followed by “Honor the Earth,” a week of Earth-friendly school vacation week activities from April 19-23. Activities are free with museum admission unless noted.
Walking Tour to Highlight Court Square Area
April 1, 2010
Brian Connors, deputy director of Springfield’s Office of Planning & Economic Development and a member of the Springfield Preservation Trust, will lead a walking tour focused on the Court Square area on Saturday, April 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The tour will begin at the Springfield Museums.
April Museums à la Carte Programs
March 19, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in April. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
March 19, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, April 2, at 7:30 pm. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
See a Wicked Cool Yo-Yo Show at the Springfield Museums
March 17, 2010
Rediscover the fun of yo-yos at the “Wicked Cool” family program featuring the Yo-Yo People at the Springfield Museums on Friday, April 2. Activities will take place from 10 am to 5 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Dr. Seuss Cake Contest Winners Announced
March 10, 2010
The Springfield Museums have announced the winners of the “Dr. Seuss Takes the Cake” contest which was held at the museums on March 6 during a Weekend Family Fun program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss.
Spring History Lecture Series Continues
March 10, 2010
The new Museum of Springfield History will continue its spring lecture series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, with a talk titled “Crystal Products of the Frost King: Ice Harvesting and the Natural Ice Industry in New England.” The program will be held in the museum’s SIS Hall and is free with the price of museum admission.
Museum Program to Celebrate the Art of Watercolor
March 9, 2010
The Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts will present A Spring Celebration of Watercolor on Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. The program will feature a discussion of the art form by Heather Haskell, director of the museum; Julia Courtney, curator of art; and Deborah Rubin, a watercolor artist from Amherst.
New History Museum Launches Spring Lecture Series
February 26, 2010
The new Museum of Springfield History will kick-off its spring lecture series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, with a talk on "Slavery in the Connecticut River Valley." The program will be held in the museum’s SIS Hall and is free with museum admission.
American Watercolor Society Exhibition on View at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
February 23, 2010
The Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts will host the American Watercolor Society 142nd Annual International Exhibition from March 16 through May 23.
Artist Donates Two Paintings of the Connecticut River
February 23, 2010
Hadley artist Lewis Bryden has donated two landscape paintings to the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 106th Birthday at the Springfield Museums
February 17, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with a Birthday Hoedown for Dr. Seuss. The snow date is Sunday, March 7. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
February 16, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, March. 5, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
March Museums à la Carte Programs
February 16, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Spend February Vacation in Outer Space
February 1, 2010
The Springfield Museums have planned a week of out-of-this-world fun during February school vacation. Spectacular Space Week activities will be offered Monday, Feb. 15 through Friday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Springfield museum celebrates civil rights
January 31, 2010
Monday is the start of Black History Month. On Sunday the Museum of Springfield History unveiled an exhibit tracing the civil rights movement in the city during the 1960s.
Museum will have you wanting the car keys
January 31, 2010
SPRINGFIELD - Habit makes it easy to misread the decimal point on a colorful “Mobilgas ethyl’’ pump in the Museum of Springfield History. Look closely: It advertises fuel not at $1.59 a gallon but at 15.9 cents. That was a good thing, considering that the 1911 seven-passenger Stevens-Duryea luxury touring car displayed around the corner got only seven miles a gallon.
Museum School Offers Courses for Children and Adults
January 29, 2010
Registration for winter courses for children, and classes and day trips for adults at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums is underway. For complete course descriptions and travel itineraries, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 382, or log on to www.springfieldmuseums.org. Secure on-line registration is available.
February Museums à la Carte Programs
January 19, 2010
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in February. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ahadi and Ubora Awards
January 19, 2010
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 2nd annual Ahadi Youth Award and 19th annual Ubora Award. Nominations for both awards must be received by March 31, 2010.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
January 18, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Participants in Springfield’s Civil Rights Movement Tell their Stories in Black History Month Exhibit
January 13, 2010
In honor of Black History Month, the new Museum of Springfield History will host Freedom through Their Eyes: Fifty Years of Civil Rights Perspectives in Springfield, an exhibition conceived and created by ninety 11th-grade students from the class of 2011 at the Springfield Renaissance School. The exhibit will be on view at the museum from February 2-28, 2010.
Paintings by Connecticut Artist Reflect Feminine Nature
January 13, 2010
Paintings by Connecticut artist Daryl Zang will be on exhibit in the Community Gallery at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from January 19 through April 4, 2010. There will be a reception with the artist on April 1 from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Visit a Black Hole at Science Museum Exhibit
January 8, 2010
Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists, an interactive exhibit on view at the Springfield Science Museum from January 30 through May 2, will reveal what we know, don’t know, and think we know about one of the great mysteries of the universe.
Ignore the Cold and Pretend You’re in Hawaii
January 5, 2010
Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and join the fun at the “Aloha Hula” family program at the Springfield Museums on Monday, January 18. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted. The first 300 visitors will receive a free lei.
Museums Receive Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council
January 4, 2010
The Springfield Museums have been awarded a $28,300 Organizational Support grant for fiscal year 2010 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency.
Grant Supports Museum Programs
December 30, 2009
The Springfield Museums have a received a $15,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support Family Science Adventures and Art Discovery Center Programs at the Springfield Museums.
Museums in the Movies: A Film Clip Festival
December 29, 2009
When movie directors film a scene in a museum, it is usually not because the characters want to look at art. Clips of museums in movies will be shown on Sunday, Jan. 10 (snow date Jan. 24) at 2 p.m. at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the program Museums in the Movies: A Film Clip Festival.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
December 15, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
January Museums à la Carte Programs
December 15, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in January. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Museums to Host Medieval Days
December 8, 2009
Families are invited to enter the magical world of lords, ladies and knights in shining armor during “Medieval Days” at the Springfield Museums from December 27 to 30. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Holiday Music from Latin America and Puerto Rico
December 2, 2009
Musicians Lorena Garay and Eugenio Huanca will present a Family Holiday Celebration of music from Latin America and Puerto Rico on Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m. in the Davis Auditorium of the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
New Museum’s Great Hall Addition to be Named SIS Hall
December 2, 2009
The Springfield Museums are pleased to announce that the great hall addition which is part of the new Museum of Springfield History will be named SIS Hall.
December Museums à la Carte Program
November 17, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte program in December. Because of the holidays, there will be just one program in December.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
November 17, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Have an Amazing Art Adventure at the Springfield Museums
November 13, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Family Fun series will continue on Friday, November 27, with "Amazing Art Adventures." Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Walking Tour to Highlight Springfield Artist Chester Harding
November 5, 2009
Art historian and critic Gloria Russell will lead a walking tour through the Quadrangle neighborhood where artist Chester Harding once lived on Saturday, November 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The tour will begin at the Springfield Museums.
Winslow Homer’s New Novel Featured in Watercolor Exhibition
October 29, 2009
Some of the finest watercolors at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts are now on view through Oct. 24, 2010, in the exhibition Watercolor Highlights from the Permanent Collection.
Actress Brings Georgia O'Keeffe to Life
October 26, 2009
"Artful Lives: A Living Portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe" will be presented by Boston actress Robin Lane at the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. The program is free with the price of admission to the museum.
Camera Obscured: Photograms by Paul Bloomfield
October 20, 2009
An exhibition of photographic images called "photograms" by Wilbraham artist Paul Bloomfield will be on view at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from Oct. 27, 2009, through Jan. 10, 2010. A free reception with the artist will be held on November 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
October 19, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
November Museums à la Carte Programs
October 19, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in November. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Science Museum Exhibits Photographs of Native American Sites in the Southwest
October 14, 2009
Stunning black and white photographs of ancient ruins in rugged deserts, caves, mesas and mountains will be on view at the Springfield Science Museum from October 17, 2009 through January 3, 2010, in the exhibition Sacred Places of the Southwest: Photographs by Claus Mroczynski.
Halloween is Happening at the Springfield Museums
October 13, 2009
Wear your Halloween costume to the Springfield Museums on Saturday, October 24, for some “Halloween Happenings.” Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Historians to Discuss Abolitionist John Brown’s Years in Springfield
September 30, 2009
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the ill-fated raid on Harpers Ferry, the Springfield Museums will host the panel discussion Emergence of a Radical: John Brown in Springfield, on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m., in the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. The program is free with museum admission.
Wood Engravings by Asa Cheffetz on View at Museum
September 30, 2009
Wood engravings by the celebrated, self-taught artist Asa Cheffetz are on view in the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through March 28, 2010 in the exhibition Asa Cheffetz: Master Wood Engraver.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
September 28, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
October Museums à la Carte Programs
September 28, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
New Museum of Springfield History to Open October 10
September 24, 2009
The new Museum of Springfield History will open to the public on Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m. The 40,000-square-foot museum highlights Springfield’s rich history of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Springfield Museums Announce $4.3 Million Gift for the new Museum of Springfield History
September 23, 2009
At the close of the annual meeting of the Springfield Museums on September 23, Chairman of the Board Richard B. Collins announced a $4.3 million gift from an anonymous donor. The donor has requested that the gift remain anonymous until the spring of 2010, at which time the Museum of Springfield History will be named in the donor’s honor.
Waterfowl Art on Exhibit at the Science Museum
September 15, 2009
Original paintings of antique waterfowl decoy will be on display in the Massachusetts 2010 Waterfowl Stamp Exhibit at the Springfield Science Museum from Sept. 18 through Oct. 4.
Springfield Museums to Participate in 5th Annual Museum Day
September 14, 2009
The Springfield Museums will participate in the fifth annual Museum Day on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Museum Day is presented by Smithsonian magazine. The Springfield Museums, along with other museums nationwide, will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors.
Ubora Award and Ahadi Youth Award Recipients to be Honored
August 25, 2009
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 18th annual Ubora Award and the 1st annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 19, at 7 p.m., at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle. Ronald A. Copes has been selected to receive the Ubora Award and Myles Postell-Reynolds will receive the Ahadi Award.
Admission to the Springfield Museums will be Free on September 4
August 24, 2009
Admission to the Springfield Museums will be free for everyone on Friday, September 4. The free admission will also include the special exhibition Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Human Body, which will close on September 6.
Springfield Museums Host “LittleFest of Storytelling V”
August 24, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will host “LittleFest of Storytelling V” on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program is free. Activities planned for outdoors will be held inside if it rains.
Walking Tour to Highlight State Street Improvements
August 24, 2009
Brian Connors, Deputy Director of the City of Springfield's Office of Planning & Economic Development and member of the Springfield Preservation Trust, will lead a walking tour focused on the State Street corridor on Saturday, September 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The tour will begin at the Springfield Museums.
Springfield Museums Announce Fall Hours and Admission
August 19, 2009
The Springfield Museums will resume fall hours on September 1. Hours at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts and the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Science Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
September Museums à la Carte Programs
August 17, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
August 17, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Discover Weird and Wacky Science at the Springfield Museums
July 31, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Summer Festival Days will continue August 10-14 with "Weird and Wacky Science." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Science Museum Needs Volunteers
July 31, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum at the Quadrangle is recruiting volunteer docents to conduct tours and programs for children and adults.
Enter the Imaginary World of Grimm’s Fairy Tales at the Springfield Museums
July 23, 2009
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Festival Days will continue August 3-7 with "Grimm’s Fairy Tales." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Walking Tour to Visit Outdoor Sculpture by Saint-Gaudens
July 23, 2009
Henry J. Duffy, Ph.D., Curator and Chief of Cultural Resources at the
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in New Hampshire, will conduct a Springfield walking tour to see sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens on Saturday, August 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in New Hampshire, will conduct a Springfield walking tour to see sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens on Saturday, August 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Celebrate Mexico at the Springfield Museums
July 17, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Summer Festival Days will continue July 27 through 31 with "Celebrate Mexico." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Have a Magical Week at the Springfield Museums
July 8, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Summer Festival Days will continue July 20 through 24 with "Magnificent Magic." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Mixing It Up: Digital Collage Paintings by Robert Masla
July 6, 2009
Digital collage paintings by artist and teacher Robert Masla will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from July 21 through October 18.
Summer Planetarium Schedule at the Springfield Science Museum
June 30, 2009
The following summer schedule of planetarium shows at the Springfield Science Museum will be in effect through August 30.
Walking Tour to Visit Spanish-Style Architecture
June 30, 2009
Spanish-style architecture in Springfield will be the topic of a walking tour on Saturday, July 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Local historian Steve Shultis will point out downtown architectural features that are similar to those found in Spain. Some examples are the Mudéjar-style (Moorish) brickwork on some of the buildings and the alternating red and white stone on the South Congregational Church which is similar to stone work on the great Mosque of Córdoba.
It’s Bubble Mania at the Springfield Museums
June 30, 2009
The Springfield Museums’ Summer Festival Days will continue July 13 through 17 with “Bubble Mania.” Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Celebrate Summer at the Springfield Museums
June 25, 2009
Family fun is in store for visitors to the Springfield Museums from July 6 through August 14 during “Summer Festival Days,” six-weeks of live performances, puppet shows, art activities, and hands-on science activities.
Currier & Ives Exhibition Features Images of Animals
June 25, 2009
Currier & Ives are known for their idealized images of rural life in America. In keeping with this theme, the firm created many “parlor” prints of young children interacting with household pets and barnyard companions. A selection of these prints will be displayed in the exhibition Feathers and Fur: Animal Companions in Currier & Ives Prints, on view from June 30, 2009, through Jan. 24, 2010, in the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
July Museums à la Carte Programs
June 19, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in July. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Museums Add an Extra Day for the Summer
June 19, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will be open seven days a week from June 29 through August 31.
Sun to Power Championship in Springfield
May 28, 2009
Hundreds of middle school students from across the Northeast will converge on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on June 14 to compete in the 11th annual Northeast Regional Junior Solar Sprint model solar car competition organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). Racing begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m.
In Search of Early-19th-Century Springfield
May 26, 2009
Downtown Springfield's rapid development in the period between the Civil War and World War I led to the loss of most early buildings. On Saturday, June 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, local historian Bob McCarroll will lead a walking tour of houses remaining from the first half of the 19th century. Built when Springfield was still a town, these homes represent Federal and Greek Revival styles which predated the Victorian age.
June Museums à la Carte Programs
May 18, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in June. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
May 13, 2009
The Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a multi-gallery exhibition that highlights the history of the museum through the artwork it has acquired, exhibited, and loaned through the years. A Tradition of Excellence: The D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts Celebrates 75 Years will be on view from May 29, 2009, through February 21, 2010.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body is a Giggly Biology Lesson for Kids
May 4, 2009
Eeewww, that's gross! Learn all about the biological functions that go on daily in our bodies at the exhibit Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body,
on view at the Springfield Science Museum from May 23 through September 6, 2009.
on view at the Springfield Science Museum from May 23 through September 6, 2009.
Walking Tour to Visit Buildings by Henry Hobson Richardson
April 29, 2009
Ben Murphy, president of the Springfield Preservation Trust, will lead a walking tour focused on the architecture of the great 19th-century architect Henry Hobson Richardson on Saturday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Science Museum Celebrates Astronomy Day
April 16, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue with Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 2. Activities will take place at the Springfield Science Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
April 15, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine.
May Museums à la Carte Programs
April 15, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in May. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Alternative Visual Energy: Photo Collage by George Jacobi
April 15, 2009
Photo collage by Connecticut photographer George Jacobi is on view in the Community Gallery at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through July 12 in the exhibition Alternative Visual Energy.
April Vacation Week Activities Highlight Earth Day
April 3, 2009
The Springfield Museums will celebrate Earth Day with the annual Earth Day Festival on April 19 followed by "Earth Week: Go Green," a week of Earth-friendly school vacation week activities. Activities are free with museum admission unless noted.
The History of Retail in Springfield to be Subject of Walking Tour
March 31, 2009
Guy McLain, Director of the Springfield History Museums, will lead a walking tour on Saturday, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, to discuss the rise and fall of shopping in the city.
Meet the Puppet Creatures that Live in Sylvia’s Magic Trunk
March 31, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Family Fun series will continue on Friday, April 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with "Sylvia and the Magic Trunk." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Wild Life Captured: Woodcuts by Elliot Offner
March 26, 2009
Woodcuts by the American painter, sculptor and printmaker Elliot Offner will be on view from April 7 through September 27, 2009, at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the exhibition Wild Life Captured.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
March 16, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
April Museums à la Carte Programs
March 16, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in April. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Teatro Vida Youth Ensemble to Perform at Museum
March 12, 2009
Teatro Vida will present their second season's original multi-media performance, "...and literacy for all," on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. in the Davis Auditorium of the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
Springfield Museums Seek Award Nominations
March 11, 2009
Nominations are still being accepted for the 2009 Ubora Award (Swahili for Excellence) sponsored by the African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums. The committee has honored an outstanding African-American in the Greater Springfield community yearly since 1992.
Decorative Arts Expert to Speak at Museum
March 11, 2009
William Hosley, executive director of the New Haven Museum and Historical Society, will present a program about The Japan Craze on Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
February 18, 2009
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
March Museums à la Carte Programs
February 18, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
American Watercolor Society Exhibition on View
February 17, 2009
The Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts will host the American Watercolor Society's 141st Annual International Exhibition from March 3 through May 3.
Catch the Vibe…Dr. Seuss is 105!
February 13, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, February 28, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with a birthday bash for Dr. Seuss. The snow date is Sunday, March 1. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
Museum School Offers Spring Courses for Children and Adults
February 13, 2009
Registration for spring courses for children and adults at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums begins February 23.
Spend February Vacation with Dinosaurs & Reptiles
February 3, 2009
The Springfield Museums have planned a week of prehistoric fun during February school vacation. "Dinosaurs, Reptiles & Birds, Oh My!" activities will be offered from February 16 through 20 and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Have a Night at the Museum
February 3, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Family Fun series will continue with A Night at the Museum Pajama Party on Wednesday, February 18, from 6-9 p.m. at the Science Museum.
Youngsters are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-17, including Springfield residents. Admission for members of the Springfield Museums is $4 for adults and $2 for children.
Youngsters are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-17, including Springfield residents. Admission for members of the Springfield Museums is $4 for adults and $2 for children.
Dinosaurs are Coming to Springfield
January 26, 2009
Huge, moving, roaring dinosaurs are invading the Science Museum from Feb. 7 through May 10, 2009, in the exhibition Reptiles, Dinosaurs and Birds: The Real Connection.
Enjoy Weekend Family Fun with Reptiles and Dinosaurs
January 26, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Sunday, February 8, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with "Dinosaurs, Reptiles and Birds." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ubora Award
January 20, 2009
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 18th annual Ubora Award. The award is presented to an African-American individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the Springfield community and exhibited excellence in the fields of community service, science, education, humanities or the arts. Nominations must be received by March 31, 2009.
February Museums à la Carte Programs
January 20, 2009
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in February. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Exhibit of Currier & Ives Prints Features Religious Themes
January 6, 2009
Although the firm of Currier & Ives is known primarily for its idealized images of rural life in America, the firm also published more than 350 lithographs featuring religious and moralistic themes. A selection of these will be on view at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from January 20 through June 7 in the exhibition Divinity: Religious Images by Currier & Ives.
Make a Splash at the Springfield Museums Family Fun Program
January 6, 2009
The Springfield Museums' Family Fun series will continue on Monday, January 19, with "Under the Sea." Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Portraits of Women on view at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
January 5, 2009
Echoes: Portraits of the Female Spirit, an exhibition of mixed media paintings by Amherst, Mass., artist Oriole Farb Feshbach, will be featured from January 13-April 5 in the Community Gallery at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
December 22, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Jan. 2, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
January Museums à la Carte Programs
December 22, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in January. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Spend December Vacation at the Museums
December 12, 2008
Enter the magical world of lords, ladies and knights in shining armor at the Springfield Museums. "Medieval Days" activities will be offered from December 26 through 30 and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Panel to Discuss African American Visual Art of the 1960s and 1970s
December 5, 2008
A roundtable panel about African American visual art of the 1960s and 1970s will take place at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
November 24, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
December Museums à la Carte Programs
November 24, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in December. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Italian Watercolors on view at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
November 18, 2008
Seldom-displayed watercolors collected by George Walter Vincent Smith between 1884 and 1887 are on view until October 25, 2009, at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in the exhibition The Allure of Italy: Late 19th-century Italian Watercolors.
Have a Magical Friday at the Springfield Museums
November 17, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Friday, Nov. 28, with "Abra-Kid-Abra II: Magic in Motion." Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Have a Magical Friday at the Springfield Museums
November 17, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Friday, Nov. 28, with "Abra-Kid-Abra II: Magic in Motion." Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Photography Exhibit Recalls Life on the Frontier
November 13, 2008
Richard Buswell: Traces - Montana's Frontier Revisited, an exhibition of more than 50 black and white photographs, will be on view at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts from November 25, 2008, through February 22, 2009.
China Program
October 27, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Sunday, November 9, with "Celebrate China." Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
A Passion for Pandas
October 27, 2008
A collection of panda fine art and crafts will be on view in the Springfield Science Museum from November 9, 2008-January 4, 2009, in the special exhibition A Passion for Pandas.
Stars Over Springfield
October 21, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
November Museums à la Carte
October 21, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in November. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Museums Open Columbus Day
October 13, 2008
The Springfield Museums will open be Monday, October 13, for Columbus Day.
Halloween Program
October 13, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, October 25, with "A Halloween Mystery of Springfield History." Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Native American Pow Wow
October 6, 2008
The Springfield Museums will celebrate fall with a Native American Pow Wow on Saturday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Quadrangle grounds. The Pow Wow is part of the Museums' Weekend Family Fun series sponsored by TD Banknorth.
Local Artist Exhibition
September 30, 2008
Paintings by local artist Holly S. Murray will be on view in the Community Gallery at the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts from October 14, 2008-January 4, 2009, in the special exhibition Endangered Species.
October Walking Tour
September 28, 2008
Dr. Cecelia Gross, chair of the History/Political Science Department at Springfield Technical Community College, will lead a walking tour to sites of significance in African-American history on Saturday, October 11, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Car Show Rescheduled
September 25, 2008
Springfield's World of Wheels car and motorcycle show has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Automobiles from every decade since 1893 will be exhibited along with vintage motorcycles on the museum grounds at the Quadrangle.
New Trustees Elected
September 24, 2008
The Corporators of the Springfield Museums, at their annual meeting on September 24, elected three new Trustees to three-year terms. They are: Francis J. Cataldo, Jr., Helen R. Caulton-Harris, and Michael Rollings.
Stars Over Springfield
September 22, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m.
October Museums à la Carte
September 22, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Car Show
September 9, 2008
The Springfield Museums will pay tribute to Springfield's role in transportation history with the Springfield's World of Wheels car and motorcycle show on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the museum grounds at the Quadrangle. Automobiles from every decade since 1893 will be exhibited along with vintage motorcycles.
Print Exhibition
September 9, 2008
A selection of twenty 19th- and 20th-century color woodblock prints from the permanent collection of the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts will be on view from September 9, 2008, through March 8, 2009.
Travel Opportunity
September 4, 2008
Space is still available in "Art and History in Our Nation's Capital," a museum-sponsored trip to Washington, D.C., scheduled for Oct. 2-5, 2008.
Teacher Workshop
September 4, 2008
The Springfield Museums will hold an Open House for principals, teachers and PTO leaders from Pre-K through 12th grade schools on Wednesday, October 1, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The event will help school educators learn about the Museums and how a field trip can supplement classroom study. Admission is free with a school ID. Teachers may bring one guest free of charge. Refreshments will be served. Advance registration is required.
September Walking Tour
September 2, 2008
Architect Stephen Jablonski will conduct a walking tour around the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street neighborhood on Saturday, September 13, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Ubora Award Recipient
September 2, 2008
Mrs. Allyson Gouzounis has been selected to receive the 17th annual Ubora Award from the African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums. The award will be presented at a ceremony on Saturday, September 20, at 7 p.m. at the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts. The presentation will be followed by a reception at the Springfield Science Museum across the Quadrangle.
LittleFest of Storytelling
August 26, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will host "LittleFest of Storytelling IV" on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is free for Springfield residents. Activities planned for outdoors will be held inside if it rains.
New Museum of Springfield History
August 20, 2008
The Board of Trustees of the Springfield Museums have voted to proceed with the construction of Phase II of the new Museum of Springfield History.
September Museums à la Carte
August 15, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield
August 15, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, September 5, at 7:30 p.m.
August Walking Tour
July 29, 2008
Robert McCarroll, retired city planner and a member of the Springfield Historic Commission, will lead a walking tour past several significant Springfield churches on Saturday, August 9, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Summer Festival Days Week 6
July 28, 2008
Enjoy performances of some of your Favorite Fables during Summer Festival Days from August 12-15 at the Springfield Museums. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Free Outdoor Concerts
July 24, 2008
The Springfield Museums and the Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association (AQCA) will host "Wednesdays in the Park," a series of free jazz concerts by local musicians. The concerts will be held on Wednesdays in August from 6:30-8 p.m. on the Quadrangle green.
Summer Festival Days Week 5
July 21, 2008
Summer Festival Days at the Springfield Museums will continue from Aug. 5-8 with "Summer Carnival." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Extended Hours
July 16, 2008
In response to summer attendance patterns and visitor interest, the Springfield Museums are expanding their hours to include Mondays through August 24.
Local Artist Exhbition
July 15, 2008
An exhibition of watercolor paintings by the late Springfield-born artist Robert Woolfe will be on view from July 22 through September 28 at the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts. A reception with members of Woolfe's family will be held on July 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum. The reception is free and open to the public.
Mosaic Course and Public Art Project
July 15, 2008
Artist Robert Markey will present a two-day Mosaic Workshop for adults at the Springfield Museums on August 7 and 8, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants will work with stone, glass and ceramic tiles and learn the techniques of cutting and grouting to complete two pieces. For more information or to register for the class, call the Museum School at 413.263.6800, ext. 377 or 378.
Summer Festival Days Week 4
July 14, 2008
Summer Festival Days at the Springfield Museums will continue from July 29 through August 1 with "Out of This World" four days of space-themed activities for families. Programs are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Governor Appoints Museum Executive to Foundation Board
July 7, 2008
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has reappointed Joseph Carvalho, president and executive director of the Springfield Museums, to the board of directors of the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities (MFH). Carvalho is one of only six of the foundation's 25 board members who are appointed by the governor.
Summer Festival Days Week 3
July 7, 2008
Summer Festival Days at the Springfield Museums will continue from July 22 through 25 with "Puppet Festival Week." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Summer Festival Days Week 2
June 30, 2008
Summer Festival Days at the Springfield Museums will continue from July 15 through 18 with "Amazing Adventures Week." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
July Walking Tour
June 26, 2008
Ed Lonergan, a local historian and Springfield reference librarian, will lead a walking tour in the Ridgewood Historic District in Springfield Saturday, July 12, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Summer Festival Days
June 23, 2008
Family fun is in store for visitors to the Springfield Museums from July 8 through August 15 during "Summer Festival Days," six-weeks of live performances, arts and crafts workshops and hands-on science activities.
Realism Exhibition
June 23, 2008
The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century, an exhibition that compares contemporary Realism painting with its historical predecessors, will be on view at the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts from July 15 through November 16.
July Museums à la Carte
June 19, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in July. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum Temporarily Closed
June 19, 2008
The Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle will be closed for electrical upgrades from Tuesday, June 24 through Friday, June 27. The other three Springfield Museums and the Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden will be open regular hours.
Youth Summer Courses
June 19, 2008
Registration is underway for summer courses for children and teens at the Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call the Museum School at 413.263.6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line registration is available.
Grant Announcement
June 18, 2008
The National Endowment for the Humanities announced yesterday it awarded $600,000 to the Springfield Museums Association for the construction of a local history museum adjacent to the Quadrangle.
June Walking Tour
June 4, 2008
Springfield architect William Devlin will lead a walking tour in the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street area on Saturday, May 14, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Teacher Open House
June 4, 2008
The Springfield Museums will hold an Open House for principals, teachers and PTO leaders from Pre-K through 12th grade schools on Tuesday, August 19, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. The event will help school educators learn about the Museums and how a field trip can supplement classroom study.
New Dinosaur Exhibit
June 2, 2008
What was a dinosaur's family life like? Discover the answers in the exhibition Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt, on view from June 14 through September 28 at the Springfield Science Museum.
Anonymous Donors Revealed
May 29, 2008
The Springfield Museums have announced the identity of the previously anonymous donors for whom the Museum of Fine Arts is to be named. The museum will now be known as the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
June Museums à la Carte
May 28, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in June. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
New Currier & Ives Exhibit
May 28, 2008
The lithography firm of Currier & Ives produced more than 8,000 images, including pictures of newsworthy events and prints that reflected familiar all-American themes such as farm life, home and children, religion, sports and leisure, and westward expansion. To design their prints, the company used staff artists who are unknown today as well as a group of celebrated American artists. The work of some of these well-known artists will be highlighted in the exhibition Behind the Scenes: The Artists Who Worked for Currier & Ives, on view from June 10, 2008 through January 18, 2009, at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Model Solar Car Competition
May 28, 2008
Hundreds of middle school students from across the Northeast will converge on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on June 8 to compete in the 11th annual Northeast Regional Junior Solar Sprint model solar car competition organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). Racing begins at 10 a.m. and the public is invited.
Multi-media Performance
May 28, 2008
I Sing My Name!, a multi-media performance by the new theatrical group Teatro Vida, will be presented on June 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Auditorium of the Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
May Walking Tour
April 28, 2008
Automotive historian Keith Korbut will lead a preview tour of the transportation exhibit in the new Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle on Saturday, May 10, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Astronomy Day
April 28, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum will celebrate Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 10, from noon to 4 p.m. Weather permitting, visitors can look at sunspots through specially-filtered telescopes set up on the Quadrangle grounds. Jack Megas of the Springfield Stars Club will display his meteorite collection in the museum and give informal presentations throughout the afternoon. Special visits to the museum's large rooftop observatory will also be offered.
Student Art Exhibition
April 21, 2008
Springfield high school art students will showcase their work at the Museum of Fine Arts in the special exhibition Creativity Captured: Student Art from the Springfield Public Schools, on view now through July 13, 2008. A free reception with the young artists will be held on Thursday, May 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the museum.
May Museums à la Carte
April 21, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in May. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield
April 21, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Teacher Open House
April 14, 2008
The Springfield Museums will hold a special Teacher Open House for principals, teachers and PTO organizers from Pre-K through 12th grade schools on Tuesday, August 19, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. The event is designed to help school educators learn about the Museums and how a field trip can supplement classroom study.
Celebrate Earth Day
April 4, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum will celebrate Earth Day with the annual Earth Day Festival on April 20 followed by "It's Cool to be Green," a week of Earth-friendly school vacation week activities. Activities are free with museum admission unless noted.
MassMutual Grant Announced
April 1, 2008
The Springfield Museums are pleased to announce a $150,000 Capital Campaign grant from MassMutual Financial Group for the new Museum of Springfield History.
Construction of the new museum is underway in the former Verizon office building on Edwards Street, adjacent to the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle.
Construction of the new museum is underway in the former Verizon office building on Edwards Street, adjacent to the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle.
April Walking Tour
March 24, 2008
Richard Colton, historian for the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, will lead a walking tour of the site of Shays's Rebellion on the Armory grounds on Saturday, April 12, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street.
April Stars Over Springfield
March 18, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m.
April Museums à la Carte
March 18, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in April. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Documentary Film
March 14, 2008
As Seen Through These Eyes, a documentary film in which Holocaust survivors tell their stories through the art they created during their imprisonment, will be shown at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts on Sunday, March 30, at 1 p.m. The film is part of the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival and is co-sponsored by the Hatikvah Holocaust Education Center.
Dino Fun Friday
March 10, 2008
The Springfield Museums will present an afternoon of dinosaur fun on Friday, March 21, from noon until 4 p.m. The program is part of the Weekend Family Fun series and is sponsored by TD Banknorth. Dino Fun Friday activities are free with museum admission unless noted.
Travel Opportunity
March 10, 2008
Reservations are still being accepted for the spring trip to Paris offered by the Museum School.
Teacher Workshop
March 4, 2008
The Museum of Fine Arts will present "The Other Side of Currier & Ives," a two-part teacher workshop on Monday, April 7, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday, April 14 from 4 -6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to teach American history using images from the museum's large collection of 19th-century Currier & Ives prints. The deadline to register for the workshop is March 14.
Photography Exhibition
February 25, 2008
Stunning photographs of Antarctica will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts from March 25 through June 1 in the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey.
Watercolor Workshop
February 22, 2008
Space is still available in a one-day watercolor workshop scheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum on the Quadrangle.
Spring Courses
February 22, 2008
Registration is underway for spring courses and travel at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums.
Japanese Prints Exhibition
February 21, 2008
Woodblock prints inspired by animals both real and imagined will be on view at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts from March 4-September 7, 2008, in the exhibition Curious Creatures: Japanese Prints from the Permanent Collection.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash
February 19, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, March 1, with a birthday bash for Dr. Seuss. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
March Stars Over Springfield
February 18, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m.
March Museums à la Carte
February 18, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Blues in Our Blood Exhibition
February 8, 2008
The lives of two famous members of an African-American family in Springfield will be explored in the special exhibition Blues in Our Blood: The Artistic Evolution of Taj Mahal and Carole Fredericks, on view at the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum from February 15 through November 9, 2008.
Drum-Making Workshop
February 5, 2008
Space is still available in a one-day Native American drum-making workshop scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum on the Quadrangle.
Lunar Eclipse Party
February 4, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Family Fun series will continue with "Night of the Disappearing Moon," a special evening program on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Springfield Science Museum. The event has been scheduled in conjunction with a total lunar eclipse and will be held rain or shine.
School Vacation Week Programs
February 4, 2008
The Springfield Museums have planned a week of prehistoric fun during February school vacation. "Dynamic Dinosaurs" activities will be offered from February 18 through 22 and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Ubora Award Nominations
February 1, 2008
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 17th annual Ubora Award. The award is presented to an African-American individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the Springfield community and exhibited excellence in the fields of community service, science, education, humanities or the arts. Nominations must be received by March 31, 2008.
Dinosaur Weekend Family Fun
January 31, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, February 9, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with "Discovering Dinosaurs." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
PT Boat Exhibit Extended
January 24, 2008
The special exhibition The Mosquito Fleet: World War II PT Boats, on view at the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, has been extended through June 29. (The original closing date was Feb. 24.)
Abstract Paintings
January 24, 2008
The exhibit Abstract Paintings by Douglas Deihl is on view through April 13 in the Community Gallery at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts.
Dinosaurs are Back!
January 23, 2008
Giant moving, roaring dinosaurs are invading the Science Museum from Feb. 9 through May 11, 2008, in the exhibition Dinosaurs! Land, Sea and Air.
Stars Over Springfield
January 22, 2008
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, February 1, at 7:30 p.m.
February Museums à la Carte Programs
January 22, 2008
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in February. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Stained Glass Lecture
January 15, 2008
The Worship of Wealth: Stained Glass in the Homes of the Rich will be the topic of a talk by stained glass conservator Julie Sloan on Sunday, January 27, at 2 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts. The talk is free with the price of museum admission. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Family Fun Program
January 7, 2008
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Sunday, January 20, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with Animal Adventures.
New Currier & Ives Exhibit
January 7, 2008
Prints showing important 19th-century events and social phenomena will be on view at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts from January 15 through June 8, 2008, in the special exhibition Extra! Extra! Currier & Ives and the Mass Media.
Artist Lecture
December 17, 2007
Glass artist Josh Simpson will speak about his work on Sunday, January 6, at 2 p.m. at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts. The talk is free with the price of museum admission.
January Museums à la Carte
December 17, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in January. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
SIS Charitable Fund Grant Announced
December 13, 2007
The Springfield Museums Association announced yesterday that it has received a $725,000 grant from the SIS Charitable Fund to be used for renovations of the new Museum of Springfield History.
School Vacation Fun
December 4, 2007
Families are invited to enter the magical world of lords, ladies and knights in shining armor during "Medieval Days" at the Springfield Museums from December 26-29. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
New Watercolor Exhibition
November 28, 2007
A group of colorful watercolors will be on view in the Starr Gallery at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts from December 4, 2007 through October 26, 2008, in the special exhibition At Play: Leisure Time Portrayed in Watercolor.
Museum Grants Heralded
November 22, 2007
The Springfield Museums yesterday announced a $4 million gift, one of the largest donations ever received by the private, nonprofit association.
150th Anniversary Exhibition
November 15, 2007
Hundreds of unusual objects, ranging from a Fijian war club to a little girl's needlework sampler from the early 1800s to "gold" Santa Claus coins handed out by the former Johnson's Bookstore, are on view at the Springfield Science Museum until January 6 in the exhibition 150 Years of Giving: Collectors and their Contributions.
Stars Over Springfield
November 14, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Museums à la Carte
November 14, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in December. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Thanksgiving Weekend Fun
November 7, 2007
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue with "AbraKIDabra" on Friday, November 23, and "Winter Wishes" on Saturday, November 24. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by TD Banknorth.
Josh Simpson Exhibition
November 5, 2007
Josh Simpson: A Visionary Journey in Glass, 1972-2007, a retrospective exhibition highlighting more than three decades of glassblowing by one of the most acclaimed artists in the field, will be on view from November 20, 2007 through February 3, 2008 at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum Executives Complete Leadership Program
October 18, 2007
Joseph Carvalho, president and executive director of the Springfield Museums, and Holly Smith-Bové, the Museums' chief financial officer, recently completed the Achieving Excellence executive leadership program for non-profit cultural organizations in Massachusetts.
Teacher Workshop
October 17, 2007
The Museum of Fine Arts will present a two-part teacher workshop on Saturday, Nov. 3 and 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Participants will learn how to teach American history using images from the museum's collection of more than 800 Currier & Ives prints.
Halloween Program
October 16, 2007
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, October 27, with "Hairy Scary Halloween." Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Stars Over Springfield
October 15, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Walking Tour
October 15, 2007
Richard Colton, historian at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, will lead a walking tour of the grounds of the Springfield Armory on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle, 21 Edwards Street.
November Museums à la Carte
October 15, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in November. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Native American Pow Wow
October 8, 2007
The Springfield Museums will celebrate fall with a Native American Pow Wow on Saturday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Quadrangle grounds. The Pow Wow is part of the Museums' Weekend Family Fun series sponsored by TD Banknorth. The event is presented in collaboration with the Native American Intertribal Council of Western Massachusetts.
Museums Birthday Party
October 2, 2007
The Springfield Museums will celebrate their 150th anniversary with a "Big Birthday Bash" on Sunday, October 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will feature free family entertainment and birthday cake. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by T.D. Banknorth.
Free Family Activities
September 25, 2007
The Springfield Museums will offer a regular schedule of free drop-in science and art activities for families this fall.
New Planetarium Schedule
September 24, 2007
The following schedule of planetarium shows at the Springfield Science Museum will begin October 5.
October Museums à la Carte
September 20, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Walking Tour
September 20, 2007
Springfield historian Robert McCarroll will conduct a walking tour through the area around Classical Condominiums on Saturday, October 13, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums at 21 Edwards Street.
Stars Over Springfield
September 20, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Local Artist Exhibition
September 11, 2007
Ruta Smilskalns, an artist from Wayland, Mass., creates intriguing work form the most common object in her sewing basket, colorful spools of thread. Her "Spool Paintings" will be on view in the Community Gallery at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts from September 18, 2007 through January 13, 2008.
New Print Exhibition
September 11, 2007
Etchings of bridges ranging from spans across the Thames River to the covered bridges of Vermont will be featured in Cross That Bridge: Prints from the Permanent Collection, on view at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts through March 2, 2008.
LittleFest of Storytelling III
September 10, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will host "LittleFest of Storytelling III" on Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is free for Springfield residents.
New History Museum Proposed
September 7, 2007
The Historical Commission last night unanimously approved a conceptual plan for a $7 million Museum of Springfield History to be built on Edwards Street.
Car and Motorcycle Show
September 5, 2007
The Springfield Museums will pay tribute to Springfield's role in transportation history with the second annual Automobiles and Motorcycles of Distinction show on Saturday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the museum grounds at the Quadrangle. Automobiles from every decade since 1893 will be exhibited along with vintage motorcycles.
Youth Courses
August 27, 2007
Registration for fall courses for children and teens at the Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will begin September 10. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call the Museum School at 413.263.6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line registration is available.
Adult Courses and Trips
August 27, 2007
Registration for fall courses and trips for adults at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums begins September 10. For complete course descriptions and travel itineraries, call 413.263.6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org. On-line registration is available.
Stars Over Springfield
August 16, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, September 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Walking Tour
August 16, 2007
Architect and historian Stephen Jablonski will conduct a walking tour through the area surrounding Mattoon Street on Saturday, September 8, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums at 21 Edwards Street.
September Museums à la Carte
August 16, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Opera Trip and Film Series
August 7, 2007
Music lovers can immerse themselves in opera this fall by attending a New York City opera premiere and a Sunday afternoon series of opera on film at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts.
Ancient Culture Quest Week
August 2, 2007
Families are invited to explore ancient cultures at the Springfield Museums from August 14 through 17. The program is the final week of "Summer Festival Days," sponsored by Bank of America and the Eugene A. Dexter Charitable Fund through the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
August Walking Tour
August 2, 2007
Springfield historian Frances Gagnon will conduct a walking tour along State Street and talk about some of the dramatic events that have taken place on the stretch of the road from the river to Byers Street on Saturday, August 11, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street.
Summer Circus Week
July 25, 2007
"Summer Festival Days" performances and activities at the Springfield Museums will continue with Summer Circus Week from August 7 through 10.
Here Be Dragons Week
July 19, 2007
"Summer Festival Days" performances and activities at the Springfield Museums will continue with "Here Be Dragons" week from July 31 through August 3.
New Currier & Ives Exhibit
July 18, 2007
Some of the finest examples of prints produced by the lithography firm of Currier & Ives will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts from July 19, 2007 through January 6, 2008 in the special exhibition Currier & Ives' Greatest Hits.
Magic of Science Week
July 13, 2007
"Summer Festival Days" at the Springfield Museums will continue with The Magic of Science Week from July 24 through 27.
New History Exhibition
July 13, 2007
City of Homes, an exhibit exploring the ways Springfield builders, designers, manufacturers, merchants, and residents interpreted the concept of home, will be on view from July 18 through Jan. 20, 2008 at the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum at the Quadrangle.
African Safari Week
July 9, 2007
"Summer Festival Days" at the Springfield Museums will continue with African Safari Week from July 17 through 20.
Summer Festival Days Begin
July 2, 2007
Family fun is in store for visitors to the Springfield Museums from July 10 through August 17 during "Summer Festival Days," six-weeks of live performances, arts and crafts workshops, hands-on science, and storytelling.
July Walking Tour
July 2, 2007
Interpretive naturalist and photographer John Green will lead a walking tour of the often-overlooked wonders of nature in our urban surroundings on Saturday, July 14, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street.
PT Boat Exhibition
July 2, 2007
A collection of World War II memorabilia will be on view at the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum at the Quadrangle from July 10, 2007, through February 24, 2008, in the special exhibition The Mosquito Fleet: World War II PT Boats.
New Art Exhibition
June 15, 2007
Vintage household appliances covered with hundreds of colorful pieces of broken tempered glass will be on view from July 3 through October 14 at the Museum of Fine Arts in the exhibition Domestic Reflections: Smashed Glass Assemblage by Mo Ringey.
July Museums à la Carte
June 15, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in July. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Youth Courses
May 30, 2007
Registration is underway for summer courses for children and teens at the Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call the Museum School at 413-263-6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line registration is available.
Adult Courses and Trips
May 30, 2007
Registration is underway for summer courses and bus trips for adults at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums. For complete course descriptions and travel itineraries, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org. On-line course registration is available.
Contemporary Art Exhibit
May 29, 2007
A panoramic overview of 20th-century art is on display at the Museum of Fine Arts through October 21 in the special exhibition Seldom Seen: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection.
Seuss Exhibit Extended
May 15, 2007
The special exhibition The Cat in the Hat Turns 50, on view at the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, has been extended until August 26.
Walking Tour
May 15, 2007
Dr. Cecelia Gross, chair of the History/Political Science Department at Springfield Technical Community College, will lead a walking tour to sites of importance to the 19th-century abolitionist movement on Saturday, June 9, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street.
June Museums à la Carte
May 15, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in June. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Memorial Event
May 7, 2007
An event celebrating the life of community volunteer Janee Armstrong Friedmann will be held on Wednesday, May 16, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall. The celebration is open to the public.
Volunteer Opportunity
May 3, 2007
The George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum at the Quadrangle is recruiting volunteer docents to conduct tours and programs for children and adults.
Walking Tour
April 25, 2007
Guy McLain, director of the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, will lead a walking tour of the Quadrangle/Mattoon Street neighborhood on Saturday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street, off Chestnut Street.
Nature Photography
April 25, 2007
Black and white photos by a camera artist from Leverett, Mass., are on view at the Museum of Fine Arts from May 8 through September 9 in the exhibition Explorations: Photographs by Robert Hallock. There will be a free reception with the photographer on Wednesday, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. at the museum.
May Museums à la Carte
April 16, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in May. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Japanese Children's Day
April 16, 2007
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Japanese Children's Day. Activities are free with museum admission. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by TD Banknorth.
Stars Over Springfield
April 16, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Astronomy Day
April 16, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum will celebrate Astronomy Day on Saturday, April 21, from noon to 4 p.m. Weather permitting, visitors will have an opportunity to look at sunspots through specially-filtered telescopes set up on the Quadrangle by museum staff and volunteers from the Springfield Stars Club.
Studio Art Classes
April 10, 2007
Space is still available in the following art classes for adults at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum at the Quadrangle in Springfield.
Earth Day Festival
April 3, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum will hold its 17th annual Earth Day celebration with a family festival on the Quadrangle green (indoors if it rains) and a city-wide clean-up of Springfield parks and conservation lands.
April School Vacation Week
April 2, 2007
"Mother Nature/Father Time" will be the theme of April school vacation week activities from Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20 at the Springfield Museums. Activities are free with the price of admission to the Museums unless noted.
Walking Tour
March 30, 2007
Dr. Donald D'Amato, history professor at Springfield Technical Community College, will lead a walking tour along lower State Street on Saturday, April 14, from 10:30-noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street, off Chestnut Street.
Youth Courses
March 15, 2007
Registration is underway for after-school and Saturday courses for children at the Museum School at the Quadrangle. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line registration is available.
Stars Over Springfield
March 15, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Adult Courses and Trips
March 15, 2007
Registration is underway for courses and trips for adults at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums. For complete course descriptions and travel itineraries, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line course registration is available.
April Museums à la Carte
March 13, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in April. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Documentary Films
February 26, 2007
The Museum of Fine Arts' Davis Auditorium will be the site of two documentary films presented in cooperation with two local organizations.
Ubora Award Nominations
February 21, 2007
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 16th annual Ubora Award. The award is presented to an African-American individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the Springfield community and exhibited excellence in the fields of community service, science, education, humanities or the arts. Nominations must be received by March 31, 2007.
Stars Over Springfield
February 15, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. The museum's telescope will zoom in on the ringed planet Saturn.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
February 15, 2007
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, March 3, with a birthday bash for Dr. Seuss. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
March Museums a la Carte
February 15, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Currier & Ives Lecture
February 12, 2007
The Museum of Fine Arts' Currier & Ives 2007 lecture series will conclude on February 25, at 2 p.m., with "Currier & Ives and the Emergence of American Mass Media," presented by Daniel Czitrom, professor of history at Mount Holyoke College.
Women Printmakers
February 12, 2007
Prints by female artists are on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield through June 24, 2007, in the special exhibition Women in Print: Extraordinary Examples from the 20th Century.
New Dr. Seuss Exhibit
February 7, 2007
A selection of limited edition artwork from the Dr. Seuss estate will be on view at the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum at the Quadrangle from February 17 through May 27 in the special exhibition The Cat in the Hat Turns 50. The exhibition has been planned in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of the famous Dr. Seuss book.
Chinese New Year Celebration
February 6, 2007
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with A Chinese New Year Celebration: The Year of the Boar. Activities are free with museum admission.
School Vacation Fun
February 6, 2007
The Springfield Museums have planned a week of prehistoric fun during February school vacation. "Dinosaur Daze" activities will be offered from February 19 through 23 and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Currier & Ives Lecture
February 1, 2007
The Museum of Fine Arts' Currier & Ives lecture series will continue on February 18, at 2 p.m., with "Currier & Ives' Greatest Hits," presented by Robert K. Newman, proprietor of The Old Print Shop in New York City. The talk is free with museum admission.
Currier & Ives Exhibition
January 29, 2007
Patriotic images of American history and heroes are on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield through July 8, 2007, in the special exhibition Liberty & Justice: American Ideals Portrayed by Currier & Ives.
Contemporary Art Quilts
January 26, 2007
Quilt National '05, the fourteenth in a series of international juried competitions of art quilts, will be on view from February 13 through April 22, 2007, at the Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
Family Fun Program
January 25, 2007
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, Feb. 10, with a day of dinosaur activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Springfield Science Museum. The event will celebrate the opening of Life Through Time: Dinosaurs & Ice Age Mammals, a display of huge, roaring robotic creatures.
Lecture Series
January 22, 2007
The Museum of Fine Arts has scheduled Perspectives on America, a three-part Sunday afternoon lecture series which will explore what Currier & Ives prints reveal about American history and the role they played as the precursor to the journalistic phenomena we now refer to as the "mass media."
Dinosaurs are Back!
January 18, 2007
A pack of moving, roaring prehistoric creatures will invade the Springfield Science Museum from Feb. 10 through May 13 in the exhibition Life Through Time: Dinosaurs and Ice Age Mammals.
February Museums à la Carte
January 16, 2007
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in February. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield
January 16, 2007
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Springfield Stars Club President Jack Megas, who will present "The Stars and Constellations of Winter."
Abstract Art Exhibition
January 2, 2007
Dancing Partners: Moving Color Reliefs, an exhibit of mixed-media work by Henry Klein of Adams, Mass., will be on view from Jan. 30 through April 29, 2007, in the Community Gallery at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts.
Family Program
December 28, 2006
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Sunday, January 14, with "Whodunit? A Museum Mystery," an evening event from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Springfield Science Museum.
Currier & Ives Panel Discussion
December 20, 2006
The Museum of Fine Arts will present the panel discussion Currier & Ives: Visions of America on Sunday, January 7, at 2 p.m. in the museum's Davis Auditorium. The program is free with the price of museum admission.
January Museums à la Carte
December 15, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in January. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield
December 15, 2006
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, January 5, at 7:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Springfield Stars Club vice president Michael Kozicki, who will preview the most striking celestial objects and events of 2007, including a total lunar eclipse that will occur on March 3.
Verizon Grant
December 12, 2006
The Springfield Museums have received $20,000 from the Verizon Foundation to develop technology-based educational programs for the planned new Museum of Springfield History and Technology. The donation is the first installment of a three-year, $60,000 grant.
December School Vacation Week
December 5, 2006
Families are invited to enter the magical world of lords, ladies and knights in shining armor at a "Medieval Faire" at the Springfield Museums from December 26-30. Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.
Adult Courses and Trips
November 20, 2006
The Museum School of the Springfield Museums is offering the following courses and travel opportunities for adults this winter. Course registration begins December 11. For complete course descriptions and travel itineraries, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org. On-line course registration is available.
Youth Courses
November 20, 2006
The Museum School at the Quadrangle is offering the following courses for young people this winter. Registration begins December 11. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line registration is available.
Stars Over Springfield
November 15, 2006
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. In addition, Edward Faits, former Springfield Stars Club president, will present a show titled "From the Human Eye to the Hubble Space Telescope: Humanity's View of the Heavens."
Museums à la Carte
November 15, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in December. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Holiday Happenings
November 8, 2006
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with Holiday Happenings. Activities are free with museum admission unless noted. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by TD Banknorth.
Holiday Exhibits
November 8, 2006
Two light-hearted exhibits opening Friday, November 24 at the Springfield Museums will help launch the holiday season.
Dino-mite Dinosaurs
November 1, 2006
Bring the kids and the out-of-town relatives to the Springfield Museums on the day after Thanksgiving for "Dino-Mite Dinosaurs," a day of prehistoric fun. Activities will take place on Friday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission. Grab a quick lunch at the Family Fun Snack Bar in the Museum of Fine Arts and make a day of it. "Dino-Mite Dinosaurs" is sponsored by Westfield Bank.
Walking Tour
November 1, 2006
Donald D'Amato, history professor at Springfield Technical Community College, will lead a walking tour of the grounds of the Springfield Armory on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle on Edwards Street off Chestnut Street.
Travel Opportunity
October 24, 2006
A few spaces are still available in the Springfield Museums' tour of the cultural highlights and natural wonders of Australia and New Zealand, scheduled for March 4-24, 2007. The trip includes a two-night stay in Hawaii. The deadline for reservations is November 17.
Online Currier & Ives Database
October 16, 2006
The Springfield Museums have developed a comprehensive, searchable online database of one of the largest public collections of Currier & Ives prints in the world. The database has been funded with a generous grant from the Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation.
Stars Over Springfield
October 11, 2006
Members of the Springfield Stars Club will set up telescopes for public sky-gazing on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on Friday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m.
Halloween Program
October 11, 2006
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, October 28, with "Tricks and Treats: A Magical Halloween." Children are invited to wear their Halloween costume and go from museum to museum for special treats. Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with museum admission. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by TD Banknorth.
Museums à la Carte
October 11, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in November. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Ansel Adams Exhibition
October 4, 2006
Dramatic black and white photographs of the western landscape will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts from October 24-December 17 in the exhibition Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth's Beauty.
Dramatic Performance
October 3, 2006
The Museum of Fine Arts will host a performance of With Dream Awakened Eyes, an original play about the life and work of a female Jewish artist in Nazi Germany, on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. The program is free with the price of museum admission.
TD Banknorth Grant
October 3, 2006
The Springfield Museums have received a $12,500 grant from TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation for the Museums' Weekend Family Fun series of educational programs.
Native American Pow Wow
October 2, 2006
The Springfield Museums will celebrate fall with a Native American Pow Wow on Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Quadrangle grounds. The event is a traditional Native American harvest celebration with native food, crafts, demonstrations and over 25 singers, drummers and dancers. The Pow Wow is part of the Museums' Weekend Family Fun series and is sponsored by TD Banknorth.
Walking Tour
October 2, 2006
Dr. Cecelia Gross, chair of the History/Political Science Department at Springfield Technical Community College, will lead a walking tour of important sites in the Court Square area from 10:30-noon on Saturday, Oct. 14. The tour will begin and end at the Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle on Edwards Street off Chestnut Street.
Lecture Series
October 2, 2006
"Ancients Unwrapped" Lecture Series Explores Unusual Aspects of Greek and Roman Culture
Stars Over Springfield
September 27, 2006
Members of the Springfield Stars Club will set up telescopes for public sky-gazing on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on Friday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Adult Courses
September 12, 2006
The Museum School at the Quadrangle is offering the following courses and bus trips for adults this fall. Registration is underway. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line course registration is available.
Youth Courses
September 12, 2006
The Museum School at the Quadrangle is offering the following courses for young people this fall. Registration is underway. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org/learn. On-line registration is available.
Waterfowl Stamp Exhibit
September 11, 2006
Original paintings of antique waterfowl decoys will be on display in the Massachusetts 2007 Waterfowl Stamp Exhibit at the Springfield Science Museum from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Nature Photography
September 11, 2006
Nature photography by camera artist John Green of Belchertown, Mass., will be on view from Sept. 26, 2006 through Jan. 7, 2007 in the Community Gallery at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts. The public is invited to a free reception with the artist on Oct. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Community Gallery exhibitions are sponsored by The Republican.
Museums à la Carte
September 11, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Car Show
September 7, 2006
The Springfield Museums will pay tribute to Springfield's role in transportation history with Automobiles of Distinction, a car show to be held on Saturday, September 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the museum grounds at the Quadrangle. Fine automobiles from every decade from 1893 to 2007 will be exhibited.
Ubora Award
August 16, 2006
Mrs. Janet Troutman-Simmons has been selected to receive the 15th annual Ubora Award from the African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums. The award will be presented at a ceremony on Saturday, September 16, at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Museums à la Carte
August 16, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in September. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Fall Planetarium Schedule
August 16, 2006
The Seymour Planetarium at the Springfield Science Museum will be closed in September for annual maintenance. Planetarium shows will resume on October 1 with the following schedule:
Summer Programs August 8-11
July 25, 2006
Children and families can learn about the multicultural heritage of the Americas at the Springfield Museums beginning August 8 in the final week of the "Ancient Adventures" summer programs. The programs have been planned to celebrate the new Ancient Treasures gallery in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Summer Programs August 1-4
July 18, 2006
Children and families can explore the wonders of Greece and Rome at the Springfield Museums the week of August 1 during "Ancient Adventures" summer programs. The programs have been planned to celebrate the new Ancient Treasures gallery in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Volunteer Opportunities
July 13, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle are recruiting volunteer docents to lead tours and programs for children and adults in the Museum of Fine Arts or the Springfield Science Museum.
Summer Programs July 25-28
July 13, 2006
"Ancient Adventures" summer programs for families at the Springfield Museums will continue the week of July 25 with activities centered on ancient China. "Ancient Adventures" programs have been planned in conjunction with the opening of the new Ancient Treasures gallery in the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Austria Trip
July 12, 2006
A few spaces are still available in the Springfield Museums' cultural tour of the art and music of Austria from October 9 through 17, 2006. The trip has been planned in recognition of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth.
Summer Programs July 18-21
July 10, 2006
"Ancient Adventures" summer programs for families at the Springfield Museums will continue the week of July 18 with activities centered on ancient India.
Summer Programs July 11-14
July 5, 2006
"Ancient Adventures" summer programs for families at the Springfield Museums will continue the week of July 11 with activities centered on ancient Africa and Egypt.
New Currier & Ives Exhibit
June 22, 2006
One of the most important events in American history is commemorated in the exhibition A Nation Divided: The American Civil War Depicted by Currier & Ives, on view from June 30 through December 31, 2006, at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Summer Hours & Admission
June 20, 2006
The Springfield Museums have announced the following summer hours.
Summer Exhibits
June 13, 2006
The Springfield Museums will open the following exhibitions this summer.
July Museums à la Carte
June 13, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in July. Museums à la Carte programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Summer Courses for Children
May 16, 2006
Museum School Announces Summer Courses for Children and Teens
June Museums à la Carte Programs
May 15, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in June. Museums à la Carte programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Scholarships to be Awarded in Memory of P.F.C. Markus J. Johnson
May 15, 2006
The Connecticut Valley Historical Museum will be the host site of the second annual Markus J. Johnson Memorial Fund scholarship award ceremony on Thursday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m.
Currier & Ives Exhibition Extended
May 4, 2006
The Springfield Museums have announced that the popular exhibition Currier & Ives: An American Panorama, on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, has been extended until September 10, 2006. (Original closing date was June 4.)
Science Museum Celebrates Astronomy Day
May 1, 2006
The Springfield Science Museum will celebrate Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 6, from noon to 4 p.m. Weather permitting, visitors will have an opportunity to look at sunspots through specially-filtered telescopes set up on the Quadrangle by museum staff and volunteers from the Springfield Stars Club. Visits to the museum's large rooftop observatory will take place throughout the afternoon.
New England Landscapes by Local Artist on View at Museum of Fine Arts
April 28, 2006
The work of a Southwick artist will be on display in the Community Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts from May 23 through September 17 in the exhibition New England Vistas: Paintings by Carolyn Avery.
Get Free Museum Admission in May with your Bank of America or MBNA Card
April 26, 2006
The Springfield Museums are among 56 museums and cultural institutions in the Northeast that are participating in Bank of America's Museums On Us! program in May.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
April 21, 2006
Members of the Springfield Stars Club will set up telescopes for public sky-gazing on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on Friday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m.
May Museums à la Carte Programs
April 21, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in May. Museums à la Carte programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Science Museum Celebrates Earth Day
March 31, 2006
The Springfield Science Museum will hold its 16th annual Earth Day celebration with a family festival on the Quadrangle green and a city-wide clean up of Springfield parks and conservation lands.
Museums Plan April Vacation Week Activities
March 31, 2006
"Swamp Things" will be the theme of April school vacation week activities at the Springfield Museums. The museums will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21. (Science Museum open until 5 p.m.) Activities are free with the price of admission to the Museums unless noted.
April Museums à la Carte Programs
March 17, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in April. Museums à la Carte programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
March 17, 2006
Members of the Springfield Stars Club will set up telescopes for public sky-gazing on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on Friday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Have Fun with Robots at the Springfield Museums
March 17, 2006
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with Outrageous Robots: Technology at Play.
Lecture Examines How Currier & Ives Prints Helped Define America
March 17, 2006
The Currier & Ives lecture series at the Museum of Fine Arts will continue on
April 2 at 2 p.m. with Currier & Ives: Constructing What It Meant to Be American. The talk will be presented by Barry O'Connell, professor of English at Amherst College.
April 2 at 2 p.m. with Currier & Ives: Constructing What It Meant to Be American. The talk will be presented by Barry O'Connell, professor of English at Amherst College.
Lecture to Examine Depictions of African Americans in Currier & Ives Prints
March 2, 2006
The Currier & Ives lecture series at the Museum of Fine Arts will continue on
March 19 at 2 p.m. with Emancipation Day: Postbellum Visions of African Americans in Currier & Ives' Darktown Prints. The talk will be presented by James Smethurst, associate professor in the W.E.B. DuBois Department of Afro-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
March 19 at 2 p.m. with Emancipation Day: Postbellum Visions of African Americans in Currier & Ives' Darktown Prints. The talk will be presented by James Smethurst, associate professor in the W.E.B. DuBois Department of Afro-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Come One & All, Come Old & New, Dr. Seuss is 1-0-2!
February 15, 2006
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, March 4, with a birthday bash for Dr. Seuss. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
Activities are free with museum admission. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by T.D. Banknorth.
Activities are free with museum admission. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by T.D. Banknorth.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
February 15, 2006
Members of the Springfield Stars Club will set up telescopes for public sky-gazing on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m.
March Museums à la Carte Programs
February 15, 2006
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. Museums à la Carte programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Springfield Museums Plan Trips
February 3, 2006
The Springfield Museums have scheduled several bus trips this spring. For complete itineraries, please call the Museum School at 413.263.6800, ext. 382.
Museum School Announces Spring Courses
February 3, 2006
The Museum School at the Quadrangle is offering the following courses for children and adults this spring. Registration begins Feb. 28. For complete course descriptions and information about scholarships, call 413–263–6800, ext. 377, or log onto www.springfieldmuseums.org. On-line course registration is available.
Nominees Being Sought for Annual Ubora Award
January 31, 2006
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 15th annual Ubora Award. The award is presented to an African American individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the Springfield community and exhibited excellence in the fields of science, education, humanities or the arts. Nominations must be received by March 31, 2006.
Museums Plan February Vacation Week Activities
January 31, 2006
The Springfield Museums will kick off school vacation week on Saturday, February 18 with the opening of the special exhibition Earth Attacks! Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis. A variety of family activities and performances will explain the science behind nature's fury. Activities are free with the price of admission to the Museums.
New Springfield History Museum Made Possible by Connecticut Entrepreneur
January 30, 2006
The Springfield Museums have received a gift of $1,000,000 from Mr. Allen Swift of West Hartford to purchase the Verizon building at 85 Chestnut Street in Springfield for the purpose of creating a new history museum. Swift also donated his 1928, one-owner, Springfield-built Rolls-Royce automobile to form the basis of the new museum's transportation collection.
Valentine's Day Program will Warm Your Heart
January 26, 2006
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with Young at Heart: Valentine's Day Delight. Activities are free with museum admission. Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by T.D. Banknorth.
Museum Exhibit Explores Nature's Fury
January 26, 2006
Following the devastating tsunami that hit Indonesia in December 2004, the violent hurricanes which destroyed vast sections of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, and the horrific earthquake in Pakistan, concern about natural disasters has soared. The Springfield Science Museum will explore the causes and effects of some of the disastrous events that plague our planet in the special exhibition Earth Attacks: Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis, on view at the museum from February 18 through September 3, 2006.
Expert on Dead Sea Scrolls to Speak at Museum of Fine Arts
January 6, 2006
Dr. Adolfo Roitman, curator of the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scroll collection at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, will present "From Serpent to Satan: The Story of Paradise in Literature and Art" at the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts on February 2 at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is free to the public and will be followed by a reception with Dr. Roitman.
Help Us Solve A Mystery!
December 27, 2005
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series continues.
Museum Lecture Series Explores How Currier & Ives Helped Define America
December 27, 2005
The Museum of Fine Arts has scheduled Currier & Ives: Defining America, a four-part Sunday afternoon lecture series which will explore the social and artistic impact of the 19th-century printmakers Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
December 14, 2005
Members of the Springfield Stars Club will set up telescopes for public sky-gazing on the Springfield Museums' Quadrangle on Friday, January 6, at 7:30 p.m.
January Museums à la Carte Programs
December 14, 2005
The Springfield Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in January. Museums à la Carte programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
Miniature Castle and Battle Scene Pay Tribute to Medieval Times
December 5, 2005
Once Upon a Time in a Castle Far, Far Away..." a local collector created an intricate diorama of a besieged castle in France during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453).
Join Us for a Medieval Faire
December 1, 2005
Enter the magical world of lords, ladies, and knights in shining armor with the Museums' December School Vacation Week programming.
Celebrate the Holidays with Dolls from Around the World!
November 29, 2005
The Springfield Science Museum is currently showing the holiday exhibit It's a Wonderful Life: A Doll's Story, which showcases dolls from different cultures around the world. The exhibit will be on display through January 8, 2006.
Springfield Museums Receive Grant from TD Banknorth
November 17, 2005
The Springfield Museums have received a $10,000 grant from TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation for the Museums' Weekend Family Fun series of educational programs.
December Museums à la Carte Programs
November 17, 2005
The Museums will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in December. Museums à la Carte programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts.
The Creative Spirit Opens
November 14, 2005
"The Creative Spirit" of the Connecticut Valley now on display at Springfield Museums.
Museums Plan Thanksgiving Weekend Fun
November 2, 2005
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue with Dinosaur Day on Friday, November 25, and a special Holiday Season Kick-Off on Saturday, November 26.
Museums Launch New Website
October 28, 2005
OH! THE PLACES YOU'LL GO – RIGHT IN THE COMFORT OF HOME!
Revamped Springfield Museums website brings new worlds to your desktop.
Revamped Springfield Museums website brings new worlds to your desktop.
Fabric Sculptures Come to Life in New Exhibit
October 24, 2005
Life-like figures by Springfield sculptor Lisa Lichtenfels will be on view at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Major Currier & Ives Exhibition Opens
October 17, 2005
One of the largest public collections of Currier & Ives prints in the country will be unveiled for the first time in the special exhibition "Currier & Ives: An American Panorama."
Museums Plan an Evening of Otherworldly Fun
October 11, 2005
The Springfield Museums are getting into the spirit of Halloween with "Spirits and Savories."
Springfield Museums Receive Support from MassMutual for "Learning Together"
October 4, 2005
For the second year in a row, the Springfield Museums have received a grant in the amount of $95,000 from MassMutual Financial Group for "Learning Together."
Celebrate Halloween with Some Spooky Family Fun!
October 3, 2005
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue with "Hoot 'n' Howl Halloween."
"Modern Modes" Exhibit Showcases Famous 20th Century Artists
September 29, 2005
The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts is currently showing prints by famous modern artists.
Museum Corporators Elect New Trustees
September 28, 2005
The Corporators of the Springfield Museums, at their annual meeting on Sept. 28, elected three new Trustees to three-year terms.
Join the Springfield Museums for an Afternoon of Magic with "Le Grand David"
September 20, 2005
The Springfield Museums will host a trip to the Cabot Street Cinema in Beverly, Mass., on Sunday, October 30, 2005.
October Museums à la Carte Programs
September 20, 2005
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in October.
Ronald E. Harrell to Receive Ubora Award
August 29, 2005
Ronald E. Harrell has been selected to receive the 14th annual Ubora Award.
Amherst Photographer to Exhibit at Museum of Fine Arts
August 24, 2005
Photographs by Leonard Seeve will be on view in the Community Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts.
