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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#DYK nature gives us clues when the seasons begin to change? 🌿☀️ From blooming mountain laurels and ripe blueberries to Perseid meteor showers and migrating hawks, summer reveals itself in stages through the plants, animals, and skies around us...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today, we remember the bravery and strength of all military members who risked their lives for their country. This lithograph by Currier & Ives details the soldiers, listed by rank and position, of the 122nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, Company E. #MemorialDay

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT to snag a discount on the perfect gift for dads and grads! One Museums membership will provide a year’s worth of fun🎉 Use code GIFT10 now through May 31 for 10% off a gift membership #AtTheMuseums: springfieldmuseums.org/membership/

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Take a stroll through the Quad #AtTheMuseums and discover the wonders of the natural world in “Habitat”. This outdoor exhibition explores the importance of habitats, the plants and animals that depend on them, and the small ways we can all help protect the natural world. Walk the Quadrangle...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Step into an epic tale of warriors, mythology, and Renaissance artistry #AtTheMuseums! This painted panel originally decorated a cassone, or hope chest. The panel was painted by Apollonio di Giovanni de Tomaso, an artist who worked in Florence, Italy and specialized in decorating cassone. The...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Examine New England’s shifting beauty in “Landscapes in Flux” #AtTheMuseums! Artist David Gloman captures the essence of place and passing time—moving from day to night and season to season—through scenes of The Old Dam, Westfield River, and Chesterfield Gorge. His work reveals the quiet drama...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

We’re a Blue Star Museum! From Saturday, May 16 to Labor Day in September, active duty military personnel, and up to five family members, receive FREE admission to the Museums! Learn more about Blue Star Museums and start planning your trips for the summer: www.arts.gov/initiatives/...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Surprise your moms, dads, and grads with this year-long treat #AtTheMuseums: Membership! Use code GIFT10 now through May 31 to get 10% off a gift membership which will grant them a year of free admission to the Museums, access to members-only discounts, special events, and...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

#DYK May is Jewish American Heritage Month? Spend this month celebrating the deep art, culture, and history of Jewish American communities! This work, titled "Black Shadows of the Summer", is by Jewish artist and refugee Wolf Kahn. As a child, Kahn was brought to Britain as part of the...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Happy #AAPIHeritageMonth! We’re beginning this month-long celebration with a message of friendship #AtTheMuseums! In the spring of 1927, Japanese school children sent 58 doll ambassadors to the United States. In response, American school children sent 2,739 doll messengers of friendship to...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We’re offering “Space for Everyone” #AtTheMuseums! Featuring a keynote address from astronaut Cady Coleman, this day-long symposium focuses on making astronomy inclusive for all! It is a great way to network, build on outreach efforts, and discover unique opportunities for informal...

Ignite curiosity. Build community. Expand access to the cosmos. Space for Everyone Astronomy Symposium, Friday, May 22, 8:30am-5pm. Join educators, astronomers, science communicators, and community leaders for this dynamic, one-day symposium dedicated to making astronomy engaging, accessible, and inclusive for all. Through inspiring conversations, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections, this event empowers participants to strengthen outreach efforts and expand opportunities for informal science education.

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Step into a moment of high drama #AtTheMuseums... This painting by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Pittoni captures a dramatic moment of realization as Antiochus, the young prince of Syria, lies dying of a mysterious illness. Enthroned in the upper left, King Seleucus consults anxiously with...

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Astro Cady @astrocady.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Looking forward to a fantastic evening in Springfield, MA on May 22 at at Springfield Museums' Space for Everyone: Astronomy Symposium! 🔗 springfieldmuseums.org/program/spac... #ArunahHill #SpringfieldSTARSclub #spaceforeveryone #astronomy #space @spfldmuseums.bsky.social

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

It’s “Game On!” next month #AtTheMuseums! On May 16, we’re bringing gaming to the galleries in a big way. Grab a costume and step into a life-sized candy quest adventure, test your limits on quirky versions of classics such as ping-pong and Skee-Ball, and participate in more activities that...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Kick off Springfield’s 250th festivities with Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas, opening next month #AtTheMuseums! This exhibition explores how bold thinking has shaped Springfield through the centuries—from the American Revolution to today—highlighting the...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Reach for the stars next Saturday #AtTheMuseums! Part of a nationwide movement to bring astronomy to the people, #AstronomyDay will feature solar demonstrations, observatory tours, and FREE planetarium shows (first-come, first served)...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Your next adventure is just a click away! We’re excited to share that we’ve joined the Western Mass Pass—your free, all-in-one digital passport to fun, savings, and local adventures! Sign-up to unlock exclusive deals at some of your favorite local spots (including us!). It’s easy...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

What if a simple surveying mistake could redraw a map—and spark decades of debate? A historically significant map drawn #OnThisDay in 1642 did just that. “A description of the extent of the bounds of Massachusetts Bay Patent, Southward, lying in 41 deg. 55 minutes North Lattitude Crossing...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Step into the unexpected and Get Surreal this school vacation—starting NEXT WEEK #AtTheMuseums! Explore the avant-garde through hands-on creativity—try Automatism drawing, craft a dreamy story, and more. Plus, kids can take home a free book on Puerto Rican art and...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Welcome home, Artemis II! We congratulate the entire crew on this astronomical accomplishment, as well as thank them for their hard work and bravery. We're happy you all made it home safe! www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...

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Artemis II Flight Day 10: Live Re-Entry Updates - NASA

Live re-entry updates for NASA’s Artemis II mission will be published on this page. All times are Eastern.

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Rebecca M. Townsend @rmtownsend.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Springfield Mass folks can see this and other arrangements at the @spfldmuseums.bsky.social this weekend! #wmass #flowers

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We’re honored to help preserve local history in partnership with Glenmeadow! Founded in 1884 as the “Home for Aged Women” in Springfield, Glenmeadow Retirement Living carries a legacy that continues today in Longmeadow. Thanks to a generous donation of archival records, the story preserved in...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Our annual Earth Day celebration returns in just TWO WEEKS #AtTheMuseums! Join us on Sunday, April 19 from 11 am–4 pm as we celebrate clean air, land, and water initiatives—and the local clubs and organizations driving meaningful environmental progress. ...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Spring is in full bloom—and the best way to experience it all is with a membership! April is packed #AtTheMuseums, and members get more: more access, more savings, and more unforgettable days together. -Wander through the 13th Annual Festival of Flowers, plus special exhibits like "MathAlive!"...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our annual Festival of Flowers blossoms in two weeks #AtTheMuseums! From April 9-12, take an aromatic walk through art, history, and science galleries as you experience the endless creativity of local florists with an array of transformations inspired by collection pieces! From classes to...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Savor the splendor of still life #AtTheMuseums! Severin Roesen was America’s most celebrated still life painter in the middle of the 19th century. Born in Germany, Roesen emigrated to the United States in 1848, where he established himself as a painter of elaborate fruit and flower studies. In...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Uncover the complexities of emigration through artistry #AtTheMuseums! Emigrating from Ireland to the United States, Olwen O’Herlihy Dowling masterfully conveys what it means to be caught between and comforted by two places at once. Through drypoint prints and detailed etchings, Dowling depicts...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Flip the page on art... "Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover: A Hands-On Journey with Donna Castellanos” opens next week #AtTheMuseums. Immerse yourself in an imaginative world where discarded books become alternate universes created by the artist and visitors alike! Building on Castellanos’s...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It’s the final day of #MuseumLibraryWeek—and we’re ending with a chapter that’s still being written. How do we preserve Springfield’s story? We keep its voices on the shelves. The “Local Authors” section of the Library & Archives is dedicated to published works by anyone who was born in...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It's Day 4 of #MuseumLibraryWeek. Let's check in on the People Who Power the Pages #AtTheMuseums--our dedicated Library & Archives staff. For the upcoming exhibit “Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas”, our celebration for the United States’ 250th anniversary, the team is...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Day 3 of #MuseumLibraryWeek is all about 'Secrets Behind the Scenes'. Think archives are all papers and photos? Think again… Meet Edna! Tucked away in the Springfield History Library & Archives #AtTheMuseums, Edna isn’t an item you'd typically find in the stacks. Dressed in her tiny hat and...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

For Day 2 of #MuseumLibraryWeek, we’re exploring how contrasts in our collections reveal layers of Springfield history #AtTheMuseums! The rarest book in our collections is “The Meritorious Price of Our Redemption” written by William Pynchon, the founder of Springfield. A bold critique of...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It’s Smithsonian #MuseumLibraryWeek, and we’re celebrating with a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield History Library & Archives! Ever wonder how you store 288,000 index cards? Answer: Four card catalog cabinets with 60 drawers each! ...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Springfield’s own Ruth E. Carter makes history again! The Hollywood icon and five-time Oscar nominee—the most nominated Black woman in #AcademyAwards history—is up for another Oscar for her stunning costume design in 2025’s record-breaking Sinners, the first film to earn 16 Oscar nods!..

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Dinosaurs are always "InFocus" #AtTheMuseums! Director of Science Jenny Powers sat down with Patrick Berry of WWLP-22News to talk about our bold new permanent exhibition, Dinosaurs Still Live: The Story of Archosaurs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Tv...

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InFocus featuring Springfield Museums Director of Science Jenny Powers

InFocus with Patrick Berry featuring Springfield Museums Director of Science Jenny Powers.

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Happy 122nd Birthday Dr. Seuss! The celebration is underway #AtTheMuseums, and we’re honoring Theodor Geisel the best way we know how—balloon animals, cake, and hands-on art and science. Plus, put your knowledge to the test with trivia about Springfield’s beloved children’s author.

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The countdown is on for our Dr. Seuss License Plate Auction #AtTheMuseums! ⏳ Every remaining plate now has at least one watcher—these final 26 low-number plates are in high demand. Place a bid or keep an eye on your favorite before the auction ends Sun., March 8 at 5pm: drseussplates.givesmart.com

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

March is National Youth Art Month and Springfield Public Schools are showing out #AtTheMuseums! From vibrant cultural works and sweeping landscapes to expressive portraits and beautifully crafted pottery, these talented Springfield K-12 artists showcase an inspiring range of creativity. Art is a...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Let the bidding—and the birthday celebration—begin! In honor of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s 122nd birthday, our low-number Dr. Seuss license plate auction is officially open, with only 26 plates available. Track your favorites and bid now through Sunday, March 8 at 5 pm. drseussplates.givesmart.com

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

As we kick-off Women’s History Month #AtTheMuseums, meet Jeanne F. Bass, the first woman (and third person) to receive the Ubora Award in 1994! Jeanne Bass, a Springfield native, is responsible for administering a complex city department which provides service to youth, the elderly, consumers...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Celebrate Springfield’s community leaders #AtTheMuseums! Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Reverend William Nelson DeBerry (1870-1948) was a foundational community leader in Springfield. Reverend DeBerry came to the city in May 1899 as the new pastor of St. John’s Congregational Church, a week...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

DELAYED OPENING ❄️ Due to ongoing weather conditions, the Museums will open at 12pm today. Drive safe and stay warm! ☃️

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 27! The ultimate local collab is here: Dr. Seuss x Springfield Thunderbirds! Cheer on the Thunderbirds alongside the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 & Thing 2. Look out for a special Museums membership deal, giveaways, and hands-on activities all night long! ..

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Wish Dr. Seuss a Happy Birthday! Celebrate his legacy—and ride in true Seussian style—by bidding on a low-number Cat in the Hat license plate. Auction opens NEXT WEEK on March 2 at 10am. This final batch of low-number plates is the perfect way to kick off the birthday celebration and support the...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Beginning Monday, February 23, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum will be closed to allow for important restoration work. Thank you for your patience as we care for this extraordinary architectural and cultural landmark — Springfield’s first museum. ...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Discover Springfield’s rich history of civil rights participation #AtTheMuseums! Two significant figures included Thomas Thomas (American, 1817-1894) and Eli Baptist (American, 1820-1905). Born an enslaved individual in Maryland in 1817, Thomas Thomas later purchased his freedom for $400. In...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

From the Collections #AtTheMuseums: Triptych with the Crucifixion Born into an artistic family, painter Goswijn van der Weyden’s parents were both artists and his grandfather was the celebrated Rogier van der Weyden, the official painter of the city of Brussels. Goswijn van der Weyden...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

The Museums are OPEN TOMORROW FEB.16 and we’re diving straight into week-long Olympic STEAM Quests! Don’t miss daily activities, special exhibits, and interactive programming based around science, engineering, and artistry, happening February 16-20: springfieldmuseums.org/series/olymp...

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us #AtTheMuseums! We are sending joy and love to everyone on this special day❤️ Stop by the Museums and see if you can spot themes of love throughout the galleries! #ValentinesDay

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Springfield Museums @spfldmuseums.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Congratulations to our very own Welcome Center staff member, Anna O’Toole, on being crowned the 2026 Springfield Colleen by the Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee! 🎉🍀 We’re so proud to have such an incredible ambassador and teammate here #AtTheMuseums. www.masslive.com/living/2026/...

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