Gear up for the holidays with the Grinch and St. Nick!
Family Fun Events
December 9 and December 16, 10am–5pm
Springfield (MA)—The Springfield Museums are decking the halls with more Grinchmas family fun on two Grinchmas Saturdays — December 9 and December 16, 10am–5pm.
In addition to exploring the Grinch’s Grotto and In the Land of Sugar & Seuss gingerbread exhibition, visitors can get photos with St. Nick and the Grinch and enjoy a ton of hands-on activities. Free with museum admission.
Meet & Greet with Santa, 11 am-3pm
Bring your wish list and camera to meet Santa Claus! Children under age 12 will receive a gift, while supplies last. Habitat Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Meet the Grinch, 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Meet and greet the Grinch and interact with games and activities at the Grinch’s Grotto! SIS Hall, First Floor, Wood Museum of Springfield History
[DECEMBER 9 ONLY] Berkshire Hills Music Academy, 1:30 pm
Live holiday music performed by the Berkshire Hills Music Academy! Davis Auditorium, Lower Level, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
[DECEMBER 16 ONLY] Mini-Arrangement-Making Workshop, 1-3pm
Drop-in to our Studios and make a mini-arrangement to take home! Presented by the Museum School. While supplies last. Studios, Lower Level, GWV Smith Art Museum
Mt. Crumpit Derby, 10:30 am-4 pm
Make a sleigh to help the Grinch get down Mt. Crumpit as quickly and safely as possible! Spark!Lab, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Santa’s Workshop, 11 am-3 pm
Handmade holiday gifts are the best! Create one of our projects for yourself or someone dear to you. Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Read-Along Bingo, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, & 1:30 pm
Listen for special key words in the beloved story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and check them off your bingo card to win a prize! 30-minute sessions. Discovery Lab, Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum
Grinch’s Heart, 12-4pm
Make a mini no-sew heart! Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum
Presented as part of Grinchmas, sponsored by the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation, Berkshire Bank, and M&T Bank.
The Grinch’s Grotto is from the creators of The Dr. Seuss Experience, and Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
SpringfieldMuseums.org, One Admission/Five Museums,
including the one and only Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Parking is always FREE
About The Springfield Museums
THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS are located on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts. The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated consortium of museums includes the Springfield Science Museum, the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, and the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, the only museum dedicated to the beloved children’s book author and Springfield native.
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Advance tickets are strongly encouraged. Please visit the Tickets page.
The Hanmer Museum Store
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Smoked @ the Blake House Café
Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-3:30pm.
For More Information:
Michelle M. Murphy, Vice President of Development and Marketing
413-263-6800, ext. 459
