Saturday, August 10, 2013

Springfield Museums - Free Fun Friday


There are FuN activities to squeeze in these remaining days of summer vacation - before the school year begins!  This Friday, August 16, a gem in the city of Springfield, MA the Springfield Museums has free general admission!  This great opportunity for everyone is offered by the Highland Street Foundation.  If you live in Western Massachusetts or will be visiting this area, stop in and visit this great complex of museums! 

Walk onto the grounds and be greeted by a bronze sculpture of The LoraxThe Lorax (one of many  sculptures designed by Dr. Seuss' step-daughter) stands at the corner of the Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden - welcoming everyone.   

The
Springfield Museums, also known as The Quadrangle, is filled with treasures.  View the Japanese Samurai Warrior Suits of Armor and the beautiful Chinese Cloisonne collection in the Smith Museum, The Indian Motocycles (Motorcycles) and a Rolls Royce (that was also manufactured in Springfield) in the Museum of Springfield History.  View
Currier & Ives prints, Monet, Chardin, and Calder (to name a few) works of art in the Museum of Fine ArtsThe Science Museum has Dinosaur Hall and many other fascinating exhibits.  Stop in with your family and learn while having FuN!  Click here to learn more! 

Free General Admission 
Friday, August 16 
The Springfield Museums
~Free Fun Friday~ 

The Springfield Museums is one of my fave places!  I volunteer at this wonderful gem during the school year giving tours.

Thank you Highland Street Foundation!
Enjoy!

            

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