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for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.
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.”; Hours: 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 (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID; free for ages under 5, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield or hoophall.com.
in the Visitors Center where kids 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830’s; “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. Blue Star Museum Season, through Sept. 4. To gain free admission, military family members will show their military or dependent identification card. Standard daytime admission is $30 adults; $28 seniors (55+); college student (with valid college ID) $15; youth (4-17) $15; and free for children 3 and under, Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.
seum 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. 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.
Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: 8th Annual Juried Show “undercurrents,” through Sept. 2. Gallery hours: Thu.-Sun., 2-7 p.m.; Art Forum online Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., preregister at gallerya3.com. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.
Outdoors
Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413-543-3321.
Andrew Devries Fine Art International Inc.: River Studios Sculpture Walking Trail, Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 3 and other times by appointment. 42 East River Road, Middlefield or andrewdevries.com.
Norman Rockwell Museum: “Art of Brewing Festival,” Sat., 1-4 p.m. Valid ID with proof of age required to participate in beer tasting. Each ticket buyer receives 10 drink tickets to redeem for sample pours. Event features regional craft brews, haute food truck cuisine, and creative illustration art that brings beer cans and bottles, and other brewed product packaging to life. In addition to tasting and comparing many craft brews, distillers, coffee brewers, and other food products made through fermentation are included. Receive a free commemorative beer glass while supplies last. This event is rain or shine. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers.
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. Permanent exhibit: gallery. Hours: Thu.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed. Advance ticket purchase required; 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. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or www.nrm.org.
Old Sturbridge Village: “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. “Textile Weekend,” Sat.-Sun., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., included with standard daytime admission or Village membership. Permanent exhibit: Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery
Pan African Historical Museum USA: Permanent exhibit features exhibitions by local artists. Hours: Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Free. 1500 Main St., Springfield, 413-7331823.
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning: Permanent exhibit: A living monument safeguarding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people in America. Galleries include “Coming to America”; “At Home in America”; “Folk Art”; “History.” The Polish Center is open to the public daily, Mon.-Fri, 1-5 p.m., except for inclement weather and holidays. Other times may be scheduled by appointment. $5 donation. 33 South St., Chicopee or polishcenter.net.
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. General admission is $12, or $2 for children 16 and under. 130 River Drive, Hadley or www. pphmuseum.org.
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. $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.
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West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit: The museum is open 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
Wistariahurst Museum: 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. $7 Holyoke residents; $5 seniors; $5 youth (under 18); free museum members, active military and family members. “Victory Theatre WPA Murals” exhibition, through March 2024. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or wistariahurst.org.
Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” Center is open 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. 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org.
Galleries
A.P.E. Gallery: “Digital Slip,” through Aug. 27. Curated by Kelly Clare and featuring work by Emma Safir, Kole Kovacs, Alyssa Moore, and Sarah Holloway. Opening reception: Fri., 5-8 p.m., part of Arts Night Out. Permanent exhibit. Hours: Tues.-Thu., 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.
Forbes Library: Exhibition by Richard Getler, Sally Greenebaum, and Rob Weir, through Aug. 30. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.
Invisible Fountain: “They Look Good to Me” by Luke J. Cavagnac, Aug. 12-Sept. 12. Gallery open: Mon.- Fri. and sometimes on the weekend. Opening party Sat., 6-9 p.m. 116 Pleasant St. Suite #206, Easthampton or invisiblefountain. com.
J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield, 413-732-9128.
Old Town Hall: “The Summer of iZM” portraiture by iZM Prizm, through Sept. 2. Reception today, 5-8 p.m. 43 Main St., Easthampton
Park Hill Orchard: “Art in the Orchard 2023,” Aug. 12 through Nov. 26, dawn to dusk. You are allowed to make a voluntary donation to AIO at the trailhead. The sign suggests $5 per person or $20 per group or family. All donations are voluntary and walking the sculpture trail is free. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking around farm fields and trails. Well-behaved and leashed dogs may come to the sculpture trail but no dogs are allowed in the PYO fruit areas. There is no charge for parking. 82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton
Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center: “Photographs of the Black South (1966-1969),” through Aug. 30. Gallery hours: Tues, Wed, Sun. 1-5 p.m. Also, by chance/appointment. 2 East St., Southampton, 413-529-2635.
Sunnyside Road Gallery: Featuring the work of Carolyn Avery. Hours: Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by calling 413-569-0384. 52 Sunnyside Road, Southwick
Trinity United Methodist Church: Arts and crafts by the Trinity community, through Aug. 25. Open Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and during the week by appointment. Call 413218-7391 for more information. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield.
William Baczek Fine Arts: Scott Prior: New and Recent Paintings,” through Sept. 2. The public is invited to an opening reception with the artist today from 4 to 6 p.m. 36 Main St., Northampton or wbfinearts.com.
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Great Falls Discovery Center: Great Hall exhibit: “Portraits in Red-Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Painting Project,” through Aug. 30. Athol-based artist Nayana LaFond began painting a portrait, “Lauraina in RED”, in 2020 to support the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous peoples. Kidleidoscope Story Hour.
Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Aug. 11, “Coyotes”; Aug. 18, “River Otters”; Aug. 25, “Skunks,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. Free. Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Hampton Trio. Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Sliding scale $6-$15. Nice & Easy Walks: Aug. 16, & 23 and Sun, Aug. 13, 10-11 a.m. An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights natural and local history along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet outside the main entrance. 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls or greatfallsma.org.
Lupa Zoo: Weather permitting, the zoo is open Tues.-Sun. through Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15 adults (13+); $12 seniors (62+); $10 children 2-12; free for children under 2. 62 Nash Hill Road, Ludlow or lupazoo.org.
Mt. Greylock State Reservation: Discover Greylock Hikes, Aug. 11, 25, 1-3 p.m. All ages. This free guided hike explores hidden features of Mt. Greylock. Hike may include waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Program uses trail skills, outdoor stewardship and bear awareness. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, a snack, bug spray and sunscreen. Call 413-499-4262 for meeting location, to register, and to check weather updates. Mt. Greylock Photo Group meet-up, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. All ages and skill levels. Meeting locations vary. Bring along your camera, tablet or cellphone. Program duration is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Call the Visitor Center 413-499-4262 for meeting locations, directions, and weather updates. Scenic Summit Tours: Sat.-Sun. through Sept. 3, 1 and 2