Springfield Museums

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 endless opportunities to make memories with loved ones! Give a membership today, link in bio. #Gift #Membership #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass

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 to use, completely free, and packed with various ways to maximize your time in Western Mass. Begin your exploration today: WesternMassPass.com #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass @westernmasspass @explorewesternmass @wwlp22news

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. We look forward to welcoming you back and will announce a reopening date soon. #GVWS #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass

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 painting tells the story of Camilla and illustrates an episode from Aeneas by Virgil (70-18 B.C.E.), Book XI. The whole story, presented in continuous narrative, depicts many scenes from the tale within the space of the panel. Camilla’s father, Metabus, was a cruel king who was forced to flee his kingdom. Carrying his baby daughter Camilla, he was unable to cross a river, which blocked his escape. With enemies closing in behind him, he tied his daughter to his spear and hurled it over the river to the other side. Then, he vowed that Camilla would dedicate her life to the service of Diana, goddess of the forest. In order to fulfill her responsibility, Camilla was brought up as a huntress and a warrior. Later, she became Queen of the Volscians, warrior maidens who joined the hero, Turnus, in his campaign against Aeneas. Scenes from the later part of the story are also pictured on the panel. For example, in the upper center panel, Camilla is depicted in training as a warrior. In the center, she is shown on a white horse, wearing a gray dress topped by armor, saying goodbye to Turnus as she and her warrior maidens lead the attack on the Trojans. To the right, Camilla, now riding a black horse, is shown in battle. She rides just beyond a foot soldier with a raised sword. This is probably Arruns, an Etruscan, who later kills Camilla and, in turn, is killed by an arrow from Diana’s own golden bow. See “Camilla at the Battle between the Latins and the Trojans” at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. #CollectionsAtTheMuseums #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass #DMFA Camilla at the Battle between the Latins and the Trojans (about 1450), tempera on panel by Apollonio di Giovanni de Tomaso (Italian, 1415-1465). The James Philip Gray Collection, 63.01.

We’re at the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast with hands-on crafts and details on what’s new #AtTheMuseums to keep you entertained while you eat🥞 Stop by our table and say hello before the breakfast ends at 11am! #WorldsLargestPancakeBreakfast #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass @spiritofspringfield @wmassnews

The fun doesn’t stop after the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast — level up your day with “Game On!” #AtTheMuseums! Be among the very first visitors to explore this ultimate family game room, opening tomorrow in the Springfield Science Museum! “Game On!” is a bilingual exhibition designed and developed by @mnchildmuseum . Springfield Museums’ Season Supporter is @massmutual . #GameOn #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass #worldslargestpancakebreakfast @explorewesternmass @springfielddowntown

OPENING THIS WEEKEND: Discover the ideas that shaped the “City of Firsts” #AtTheMuseums! Get a first look at "Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas," an exciting new exhibition exploring the city's legacy of creativity, invention, and progress through the centuries. Opening Saturday, May 16 in the Wood Museum of Springfield History! Declaration of Innovation is sponsored by @beacon.bank . Season supporter is @massmutual . #DeclarationOfInnovation #SpringfieldMuseums #MA250 #Massachusetts250 @explorewesternmass @springfielddowntown @massachusetts250

We’re getting hands-on today with a fun craft inspired by Japanese tradition. Koinobori, or koi fish streamers, are colorful decorations that symbolize perseverance and strength. Joining us now is Sara Rose Adán, Family Engagement Coordinator at the Springfield Museums.

NOW HIRING #AtTheMuseums! Join the team behind five world-class museums exploring art, history, science, and Dr. Seuss. We’re currently seeking a Development Manager, Development Coordinator, and Digital Media & Video Specialist to help grow and share the Museums’ mission with our community and beyond. From fundraising and membership engagement to creating dynamic, video-first digital storytelling, these roles are ideal for passionate, creative, and mission-driven professionals ready to make an impact. Explore the opportunities and apply today! Link in bio. #NowHiring #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass

Discover the history of Amherst’s Khmer community this Thursday at #MALC. Following the rise of the Khmer Rouge after the Vietnam War, many Cambodian families fled violence and persecution, eventually resettling in communities across the United States, including Amherst. In 2022, the @amhersthistory partnered with local residents to create an exhibition sharing the stories, photographs, artifacts, and memories of Amherst’s Khmer community. Join Amherst Historical Society President Georgia Barnhill as she discusses the exhibition and the powerful histories it preserved. Attend in person or online Thursday, May 14 at 12:15 pm. #MuseumsALaCarte #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass @explorewesternmass @springfielddowntown Image courtesy of the Amherst Historical Society.

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 of nature in motion. See how Gloman brings these landscapes to life at the D’Amour Museums of Fine Arts, on view now through September 20. #LandscapesInFlux #DMFA #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass @explorewesternmass @springfielddowntown

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: https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums/frequently-asked-questions #BlueStarMuseums #SpringfieldMuseums #WesternMass