Springfield Museums, School Vacation Week
February 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Critter Crossing
Ongoing Activities
Special Exhibition: The Robot Zoo, 10 am-5 pm
Explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots to discover how real animals work. Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Stamp Rally, 11 am-3 pm
Search the galleries for our friendly volunteers to collect one stamp from each of our museums. Collect 3 stamps for a prize.
Wild Flower Build, 11 am-3 pm
Create your own flower using the science of genetics. Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Village Design, 11 am-3 pm
Contribute elements of your own design to our collaborative “village,” using recycled and craft materials. Discovery Lab, Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum
Fishing Challenge, 11 am-3 pm
Catch “fish” from our pool and learn about the fish in our area! Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum
Critter Creation, 12-4 pm
Create your own cute critter friend. Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum
Spot the Difference, 11 am-3 pm
Can you spot the difference between the original artwork and the fake? Blake Court, First Floor, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts