The Springfield Library & Museums at the Quadrangle and More..

             4 Great Museums & Dr. Seuss in one spot 

Theodor Geisel base known as Dr. Seuss, was born on Howard Street in the city of Springfield and lived on Fairfield Street until he left for Dartmouth college. Many of his books reflect experiences he had while  growing up here .

"One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" "Green Eggs and Ham" " Oh, the places you'll go!" - Dr.Seuss

Now you will find a Museum in honor of Dr.Seuss the:
DR. SEUSS NATIONAL MEMORIAL
located a the Quadrangle there is a Sculpture Garden with 5 bronze sculptures displaying Dr.Suess's art. Included in the 5 sculptures are a replica of Dr.Seuss himself with Cat in the Hat, 14 foot high Horton the Elephant, the Grinch and his dog, Yertle the Turtle(10 turtles tall), The Lorax, Gertrude McFuzz, Thidwick the Moose and  Things One and Two.

Located at the Quadrangle-State & Chestnut Streets in Springfield
220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Tel: (413) 263 6800; catinthehat.org   

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Springfield Science Museum
Quadrangle, State & Chestnut Streets
Springfield, MA (413) 263-6800.

Explore science. Learn about dinosaurs in Dinosaur Hall which has a life-sized replica of Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn about the earth in Mineral Hall and the heavens in the 100 seat Planetarium. Museum Shop.
Call for hours and admission prices. 
www.quadrangle.org

                                         

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Springfield Museums
Museum of Fine Arts
Quadrangle, State & Chestnut Streets
Springfield, MA (413) 263-6800.

Here you'll find 14 Galleries of paintings and sculptures of
Fine American and European - including works by such masters as Homer, Monet, Pissarro , O'Keeffe and Calder. Paintings are 14th thru the 20th centuries - works by Chardin,  Gericault, Tiepolo, and Corot. The Impressionist Gallery boasts works by Pisarro, Degas, Gauguin and Monet. A fine Dutch and Flemish collection includes paintings by Ferdinand Bol and one of the earliest signed works by Jacob van Ruisdael.
www.quadrangle.org

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Connecticut Valley Historical Museum
Quadrangle, State & Chestnut Streets
Springfield, MA (413) 263-6800.

Changing exhibitions depict the social history of the Connecticut River Valley. The Genealogy and Local History Library attracts researchers from around the country. Call for hours and admission prices. 
www.quadrangle.org

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George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Quadrangle, State & Chestnut Streets
Springfield, MA (413) 263-6800.

This Victorian-era museum displays the exquisite decorative arts and paintings collected by G.W.V. Smith and his wife, Belle, during the late 19th century. Exceptional Asian decorative arts include extensive collection of Chinese cloisonne, Islamic rugs and a Shinto shrine. Paintings by 19th-century American artists including Church and Bierstadt. Also here are
Japanese arms and armor, lacquerware and ceramics and  sculptures of the world from antiquity to the Renaissance, and 19th-century American paintings.
www.quadrangle.org/GWVS.htm

                                           

Wistariahurst Museum
238 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-534-2216
Elegant Beaux Arts mansion, once the home of silk manufacturer William Skinner (1874-1958). Featuring decorative arts, antique furniture, paintings, textiles, landscaped gardens and dinosaur footprints. Tours available. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm. Admission by donation. Children under 12 free with an adult. 
www.holyoke.org/wistariahurst.htm

Springfield Armory National Historic Site
One Armory Square - Springfield, MA

One of the most extensive and unique firearms collections in the world. Armory inventions revolutionized the manufacture of many consumer products. Special exhibits, events, film, public and school programs. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00am-4:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. 413-734-8551
www.nps.gov/spar

The Titanic Museum
208 Main Street
Indian Orchard MA
01151-0053 Tel (413) 543 4770

Visitors will embark on their own discovery of the legendary passenger vessel and view personal effects, authentic pre-discovery artifacts donated by survivors and their families who wanted to insure the story of the Titanic be remembered. Open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Saturday, 10am-3pm. Closed Sunday and holidays. www.titanic1.org

                                        

Indian Motocycle Museum and Hall of Fame
33 Hendee Street (Exit 4 off I-291)
Springfield, MA    413-737-2624


INDIAN was the first commercially marketed gasoline powered motorcycle manufacturing company in the United States by George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom in 1901. In its heyday it also manufactured airplane engines, bicycles, outboard motors, home unit air conditioners, and many other items that are to be seen in the museum. But, most of all, it is the famous Indian Motocycle that is still known the world over. Its quality and beauty have never been surpassed. Manufacturing ceased in 1953.

The INDIAN MOTOCYCLE MUSEUM is an on-site viewing museum located in the very last building owned by this world famous company. It has not only the finest collection of Indian Motocycles and other Indian products but, also a superb collection of toy motorcycles, an extensive photo gallery and showcases filled with memorabilia. Other American made motorcycles are also on display. There is something interesting for all age groups, men, women and children

Indian motorcycles and toy motorcycles memorabilia and photo gallery

www.sidecar.com/indian

Storrowton Village Museum
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue,  West Springfield

Collection of nine 18th- and 19th-century buildings. The re-created village includes a tavern, meetinghouse, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, law office and homes. Guided tours by appointment year 'round. Open House tours mid-June to Labor Day, Monday through Saturday. Gift Shop open year 'round. Special events, programs and volunteer opportunities.
413-787-0136
www.thebige.com

                                           

Volleyball Hall of Fame - birthplace of Volleyball (1895)
444 Dwight Street
Heritage State Park, Holyoke, Massachusetts
413-563-0926
Volleyball memorabilia is collected and prepared for exhibit, presenting
the history and development of the game. The Hall of Fame offers visitors an overview of a truly Americian Sport. The Hall offers many different things- an interactive kiosk, visitors can see video and hear commentary on the many facets of the game or test their V-Ball knowledge with an interactive quiz; a faux half-court complete with cutouts outlining the main positions of the sport, as well a vertical jump tester where future spikers can test their leap, and an official net straight from the '96 Olympic Games in Atlanta; an area showcasing the past inductees, with pertinent information on your favorite volleyball superstars; a gift shop. The Volleyball Hall of Fame's hours of operation are Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00 to 4:30. 


www.volleyhall.org

Children's Museum at Holyoke
444 Dwight Street at Heritage State Park
The Children's Museum at Holyoke was ranked the nation's 12th best children's museum - Child Magazine. The Museum is an exciting and wonderful place for children and the young at heart. Participatory exhibits give children a chance to challenge themselves and learn by doing. The museum offers birthday party packages, visiting exhibits, and special year-round programs. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm. Sunday, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm. 413-536-7048

Candlemaking Museum at Yankee Candle
Routes 5 and 10, South Deerfield, Ma
(877) 636-7707, (413) 665-2929

Working Candle Company uses 200 year old equipment to demonstrate traditional candlemaking.
www.YankeeCandle.com

                                          

Historic Deerfield
(off Routes 5 and 10) Deerfield
The Street
(413) 774-5581
Fourteen 18th and 19th Century houses. Walking tours and meadow
walk. New Decorative Arts Center with American objects and changing exhibits. www.historic-deerfield.org

Stockbridge
The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge
PO Box 308, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262
Phone: (413) 298-4100, ext. 220

The Museum is located in the beautiful Berkshire mountains of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where Norman Rockwell spent the last 25 years of his life. His brilliant career spanned more than 60 years, leaving behind a legacy of images that helped define American identity throughout the 20th century. Visitors to The Norman Rockwell Museum currently find more than 70 original works of art by Norman Rockwell on exhibit, including works from every decade of his career. Paintings include rarely seen works from public and private collections, as well as many from the Museum's extensive permanent collection. Featured is a remarkable selection of magazine cover illustrations, story illustrations, and advertising art which reflects Rockwell's artistic evolution, from fledgling professional to masterful painter, draftsman, and storyteller.
www.nrm.org
Ages 18 and under admitted free with an adult (up to four children per adult).
www.nrm.org

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