Quadrangle

Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden: Outdoor sculpture garden of larger-than-life bronze statues of Springfield native Dr. Seuss

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at his drawing board surrounded by some of his most beloved characters including Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Lorax and others. Free on the green.

George Walter Vincent Smith

Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: “Ancient Treasures,” a display of artifacts from ancient China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History: “Big Games, Big Fun,” through Sept. 3.

“The Grinch: A Car with a History,” through Nov. 1, 2023. “We Have a Story To Tell: Stories, Maps, and Relationship to Place,” through Sept. 3. Permanent exhibit: More than two dozen Indian motorcycles and related memorabilia.

Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts: “Artifice: New Paintings” by Priya N. Green, through Dec. 31. “Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping,” through Sept. 3.

“New/Now: Contemporary Art Acquisitions,” through July 30. Museum a la Carte: Today, 12:15 p.m. “The Famous Doll Test: A Missing Chapter in Springfield’s Black History.” Cost: $4, free for members. Author Tim Spofford will discuss his new book, “What The Children Told Us,” the biography of Harlem psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Phipps Clark, who developed the legendary experiment that played a key role in the landmark 1954 Brown v. The Board of Education ruling against segregated school systems.

Springfield Science Museum: “We’re Still Here,” through June 30. Native Voices Initiative begins with contemporary perspectives. Curated by Aprell May. Permanent exhibit: State-of-the-Art Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station Exhibit. the Planetarium’s Korkosz Starball in continuous operation since 1937 will be enhanced with the addition of a state-of-the-art Zeiss Velvet full-dome projector. Down the hall from the Planetarium, the newly upgraded, interactive International Space Station exhibit will provide visitors with a better understanding of what it takes and it’s like to fly among the stars, living and working in outer space for months on end.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor exhibition provides opportunities to explore new sounds and vocabulary, play rhyming games, invent stories, and engage in activities that encourage teamwork and creative thinking, with interactive three-dimensional exhibits. Second floor contains Geisel’s personal memorabilia. Timed tickets required, for reservations visit springfieldmuseums.org.

Quadrangle admission - $25 for adults, $16.50 for seniors (60+) and college students with ID, $13 for children ages 3-17; free to children under age 3 and members, Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. Welcome Center and Museum store. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museums

Amelia Park Children’s Museum: Permanent exhibit: Hands-on activities and creative exhibits, the Hurricane Simulator. Sign up online for a play session at ameliaparkmuseum.org. Mon., 10 a.m.3 p.m.; Thu.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for groups Tues. and Wed. $8 adults, $8 children (12 months and older); $4 grandparents/seniors (60+); military personnel and teachers receive a 10% discount off the price of regular admission. Members and infants free. 29 South Broad St., Westfield or www.ameliaparkmuseum.org.

Amherst History Museum: Permanent exhibit. Open Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. during the summer. 67 Amity St., Amherst

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit includes the Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler merry-go-round and a STEM-based cash register for kids. Tues.-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. closed Monday. Admission: Children & Adults $8; Seniors (62+) $5; Children under 1 year of age and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrens museumholyoke.org.

East Longmeadow Historical Commission Museum: Permanent exhibit: Historical artifacts. Featured at the museum are East Longmeadow artifacts pertaining to the quarries, local Native Americans, period clothing, the railroad system, and much more. Hours: 1-3 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Sept.-June, weather permitting. Free. 87 Maple St., East Longmeadow

Edith Wharton: The Mount: Open for the 2023 Season. The Main House & Bookstore are now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sept. 4. The grounds are free and open daily from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted.

Admission: Adults $20; seniors $18 (65+); students with ID $13; children and teens free 18 and under; military with ID $10, discount extends to one family member. 2 Plunkett St., Lenox or www. edithwharton.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture

Book Art: “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. “Eric Carle Loves Japan.” Through Aug. 20. Featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32year period. Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. Museum hours: Weds.-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. $6, $9, $22.50 for a family of four. “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola,” through Nov. 5. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum. org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Art exhibit: “Ethereal Diversity: The Eloquence of Shared Experience,” through May 31. Holyoke Heritage State Park is proud to celebrate Holyoke’s 150th birthday by hosting the works of one who has made the city his home.

Pieces created by J. Bryant II will showcase in the Exhibition Hall of the park’s visitor center. Admission is free and the Visitor Center is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, from noon until 4 p.m. The park and visitor center are wheelchair accessible; mass.gov/ locations/holyoke-heritagestate-park. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Exhibits include: “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (515); $23 students with valid high school or college ID; free for ages under 5. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com.

Norman Rockwell Museum: Permanent exhibit: gallery. Thu.Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance-ticket purchase required. Closed Tues. and Wed. Visit nrm.org for more information. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military. Nora Krug: “Belonging,” through June 18. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org

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