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Springfield Science Museum

220 State St., Springfield, MA 01103
413-263-6800
Ranked #7 of 19 attractions in Springfield
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Owner description: Science complex features Dinosaur Hall with a life-size replica of Tyrannosaurus Rex plus a multi-level R.E. Phelon African Hall with mounted animals,... more » Owner description: Science complex features Dinosaur Hall with a life-size replica of Tyrannosaurus Rex plus a multi-level R.E. Phelon African Hall with mounted animals, an aquarium, a 100-seat planetarium and live animal center. « less
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Exhibits were dated and broken. special exhibits were small and not worth the added cost

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The Springfield museums are a mix of buildings. We think the Science is even better than the ecotarium in Worcester, the Springfield museum has the Indian motorcycle exhibit and the art museum has lots of hands on for the kids. Don't miss the Dr. Suess national sculpture garden right in the quad. Often passes from local libraries are available. Really... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We spent more than 2 hours here including a special kids activity and frog exhibit. Gotta love those gorgeous poison dart frogs.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I love this museum as it has so much to offer on many levels, from the science museum, to Seuss, to fantastic art shows, but they REALLY need to upgrade their planetarium. We took a three-year-old for the children's show on Saturday and it was so designed in the 1970s. Children are so much more sophisticated these days and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This is one of a number of Springfield Museums, located together, with free parking. Double the time that you have allocated for your visit as you will find a new surprise around every corner. Just when we thought we were ready to leave, we found something else to look at. You'll find animal dioramas, aquariums, dinosaurs, rocks and other natural... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I have enjoyed going to the Science Museum since I was a child and I still enjoy going there today. The exhibits are put together well and even the older exhibits have been updated. The planetarium is amazing and the programs change regularly and usually along with the seasons. Bring a picnic lunch for you and your kids and you... More

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Seekonk, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

We had a great time. It's a pretty big .. plan to take your time to see everything. Of course my kids loved the Grossology exhibit. Later check out the Dr. Seuss Garden.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This was our second time going during the celebration of Dr.Suess' birthday. It's a small museum but they have a variety of activities. I feel like the try to fit too many people in a cramped space, like the room where they had the children coloring their hats.

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blonde6138
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

The museum is small and there are no live animals except the fish on the bottom floor. There was a great Frog exhibit when we were there. There is no food at this or any other of the Springfield museums. We were able to park close. there was some hands on stuff but it was folder children. There are other... More

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Springfield, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

A mid-size science museum which offers good programming on weekends and school vacations

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