Quadrangle

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

Springfield Science Museum: “Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure,” through Sept. 3. Explore Alaska by way of this interactive exhibit that brings the acclaimed PBS Kids series “Molly of Denali” to life. Set in the fictitious rural Alaskan village of Qyah, the show follows the adventures of Molly Mabray, her family, friends, and dog Suki and is infused with Alaska Native values, history, traditions, and language.

Permanent exhibit: State-of-the-art Zeiss Projector and updated International Space Station Exhibit.

Summer Spectacular activities: “Play, Explore and Create with Us,” through Aug. The Museums are open seven days a week; Summer Spectacular is free with museum admission. For more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum: Permanent exhibit. First floor exhibition provides 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, Spring-

Museums

Amherst History Museum: Permanent exhibit: See the museum’s collection of artworks and more. Open Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. during the summer. 67 Amity St., Amherst

“Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID; free for ages under 5. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or www. hoophall.com.

Children’s Museum at Holyoke: Permanent exhibit includes the Wiggle and Wash/Vet Clinic, a toddler merry-go-round and a state-of-the-art, STEM-based cash register for kids. Hours: Tues.-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, noon-4 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Admission: Children & adults $8; seniors (62+) $5; children under 1 and members are free. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke or childrensmuseumholyoke.org.

Edith Wharton: The Mount: 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. Special events may effect hours.

Admission: Adults $20; Seniors (65+) $18; 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 edithwharton.org.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola,” through Nov. 5.

“Eric Carle Loves Japan,” through Aug. 20. Featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32-year 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. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org.

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Permanent exhibit: Preserving the history and culture of Holyoke through permanent exhibits on the paper and textile industry. Featuring a scale model of Mountain Park.

Visitor Center open daily, noon-4 p.m. Check website for programs and tours. mass.gov/locations/ holyoke-heritage-state-park. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-5341723.

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,”

Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Open for the 2023 Season, through Oct. 15. Guided tours are Sat.-Wed. 1-4 p.m. Tours will be offered at the beginning of every hour and last for approximately 45 minutes. The museum is closed Thu. and Fri. Wednesday Folk Traditions, 6:30 p.m., July 19, Tony Vacca with World Rhythms in the sunken garden. General admission is $12, or $2 for children 16 and under. $5 adults, $1 children, 130 River Drive, Hadley or pphmuseum.org.

Theatre WPA Murals” Exhibition, through March 2024. Permanent exhibit: Gardens and grounds open daily from dawn to dusk. Carriage House and gift shop open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information about house tours, group tours and upcoming events visit wistariahurst.org. Standard admission: $7 Holyoke residents; $5 seniors; $5 youth (under 18); free museum members, active military and family members. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or wistariahurst.org.

Norman Rockwell Museum: “Art Tours: Rockwell Studio Tours,” through Nov. 12. Twenty-minute guided tour of the historic studio where Rockwell painted, corresponded, and posed models for more than 20 years. Tickets at NRM.org/visit. “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play.” Through Nov. 5. “Noman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream.” Through Sept. 30. “Curator Tours: Genius of Tony Sarg.” Through Aug. 26. Join Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a 40-minute Guided Tour through his diverse portfolio. Tickets at NRM.org/events. Art of Adventure Festival: July 15, 1-4 p.m., featuring map-making, arts and crafts, games, food and drink. Activities are free of charge with museum admission. Children 17 and under and members visit for free. Permanent exhibit: Gallery. Hours: Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance tickets purchase required; Closed Tues. and Wed. Visit www 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. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or www.nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: Visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids ages 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. Hours: Through Oct. 1, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Standard daytime admission tickets are good for one day and are not valid for special evening programs like phantoms by Firelight or Christmas by Candlelight. $30 adults, $28 seniors (55+), $15 college students with valid college ID, $15 children 4-17, free for children ages 3 and under. “Blue Star Museum

Season”: Through Sept. 4, to gain free admission, military family members will show their military or dependent identification card. “For the Purpose of Illumination.” Learn how New Englanders needed, used, and created artificial lighting methods in the 1830s and see first-hand artifacts from the era. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

Pan African Historical Museum

USA: Permanent exhibit: Exhibitions by local artists. Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Free. 1500 Main St.,

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or www.nps.gov/spar.

Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum: Permanent exhibit: Daniel Anthony’s Store, The Legacy Room, The Birthing Room, The Portrait Gallery. Summer Hours: Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through Sept. 4.

Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors; $6 students and children 6-17; free for children under 6 and NARM/ NEMA/ROAM members. 67 East Road, Adams or susanbanthonybirthplace.com.

The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens: Permanent exhibit. Open Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is by guided tour, for which advance-purchased timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/Visit to purchase your tickets and for more information. 280 Main St., Amherst.

Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: Exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or titanic1.org.

West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit. The museum is open to the public every first Sat. of the month from 1-3 p.m. Items on display include hand-built models of early town buildings and other structures, local artifacts and historic items from the Civil War, Mittineague Park and Bear Hole area, as well as other local historic items and displays. 55 Altamont Ave., West Springfield.

Windsor Historical Society: Summer Learning and Fun: July 13, 7-8:30 p.m. “Secrets and Spies in Revolutionary CT” with Liz Burke. Learn how spies helped the Patriots, and sometimes the British, during the American Revolution. Registration required. Visit windsorhistoricalsociety.org for more information. $5. 96 Palisade Ave., Windsor.

Wistariahurst Museum: “Victory

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” The center will be open to the public on Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for members, students and children. “The Klezmatics Live at Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music,” July 13, 8 p.m. $50$54, programs@yiddishbookcenter. org. “Sam Sadigursky Duo Live at Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music,” July 14, 2 p.m. $36$40, brownpapertickets.com/ event/5748359. “Nigunim Trio, with special guest Merlin Shepherd Live at Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music,” July 14, 5 p.m. $36-$40, brownpapertickets.com/event/5748374. David Krakauer’s “Mazel Tov Cocktail Party Live at Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music,” July 15, 8 p.m. $54-$64, brownpapertickets. com/event/5746479. “Midwood

Live at Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music,” July 16, noon. $36-$40, brownpapertickets. com/event/5746440. “Forshpil

Live at Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music,” July 16, 3 p.m. $36-$40, brownpapertickets. com/event/5746408. “Yidstock

All-Stars: Yiddish Around the World Live at Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music,” July 16, 7 p.m., $50-$54, brownpapertickets.com/event/5746398. 1021 West St., Amherst or www. yiddishbookcenter.org.

Galleries

A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit.

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts

Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building 28. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258.

Burnett Gallery at the Jones Library: Topographies: An Afrofuturescape, a mixed media collage and assemblage by Ebbie Russell.

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