From Japanese tattoos and coral to stickworks and motocycles...there's a world of discovery at the Springfield Museums.
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The Springfield Museums really come alive each spring! It’s perfect weather for strolling the Quadrangle, enjoying the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, taking in the greenery and just soaking up the sun. The terrific museums found there are filled with interesting and imaginative exhibits bound to please guests of all ages. There are so many things to appreciate; here are just 5 of them…
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An image from "Skin Deep: Tattooed Warriors and Fantastic Beasts" 1. The Museum Store (located in the Science Museum). Voted “Best Gift Shop” in The Republican’s Reader Raves. Elegant gifts and jewelry, Indian Motocycle memorabilia, books, and great gifts for kids. A “can’t-miss” stop.
2. Springfield Science Museum’s living Coral Reef exhibit – Check out this rare look at live corals, invertebrates and fishes from some of the most delicate ecosystems in the world.
3. "Room-by-Room" – The Giant Stickworks sculpture by artist Patrick Dougherty on the Quadrangle adjacent to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. Step inside this structure and see some amazing artistry.
4. Indian Motocycles – the Wood Museum of Springfield History’s famous collection celebrating the era when Springfield ruled the motorcycling world. Among the many cycles, you’ll see the 1904 blue Indian, a perfectly restored, operable 1929 101 Scout; and a 1927 hill-climber.
5. Japanese Print Exhibits – two exhibits of Japanese wood-block prints are on display at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts; "Skin Deep: Tattooed Warriors and Fantastic Beasts," featuring classic tattoo art, and "Prints for the People," comparing Currier & Ives prints to their Japanese counterparts.
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