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The Titanic Museum has the true story of the ill-fated liner. The exhibition is not impersonal salvage but documents, mementoes and artifacts donated by survivors and their families. Each has a fascinating, personal narrative. Admission $4. Daily 10-4; Saturday 10-3, Closed Sunday and holidays. Groups accommodated, please call in advance. Self-guiding. No cameras, please. On ground floor. Address: 209 Main St Indian Orchard MA USA 01151-0053
Send an Email (1) 1 413 543-4770
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Serving as a living memorial to those that were victims of the Holocaust, the Hatikvah Holocaust Education Center is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Visitors to the center are welcome to peruse the many exhibits, including the stories of five families. Artifacts, photographs, documents and personal video testimonies are also major attractions at this center. Address: 1160 Dickinson St. Springfield MA USA 01108
Send an Email 1 413 734-7700
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Featuring exhibits on natural and physical sciences, the Springfield Science Museum is a fun place for people of all ages. Museum exhibits include a live animal center in a natural environment with fish, insects, reptiles and amphibians. Other displays include Dinosaur Hall, where a full-sized replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex can be seen. The Seymour Planetarium gives visitors a taste of space and a number of hands-on exhibits are also located in this park of the center. Address: 220 State Street Springfield MA USA 01103
Send an Email (1) 1 413 263-6800
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This museum is a worthwhile trip for motorcycle enthusiasts. The company history and its roots in Springfield are illustrated in several interesting displays. The museum has the world's first motorcycle, the first Indian Motorcycle (circa 1901) and the world's first snowmobile. Address: 33 Hendee St # 2 Springfield MA USA 01104
Send an Email 1 413 737-2624
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Among the hightlights of these four distinctive museums are a life-sized tyrannosaurus rex replica, African Hall, the live animal Solutia Eco-Center, European and American paintings, Japanese armor, Middle Eastern rugs, Asian decorative arts, a planetarium, aviation history and regional history exhibits. Dr. Seuss Memorial located on grounds.
Address: The Quadrangle Springfield MA 01103
Send an Email (5) 1 413 263-6800
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The genius and imagination of Springfield native Theodor Seuss
Geisel has been re-created in life-sized bronze statues of Dr.
Seuss and his favorite characters at the Quadrangle by artist
Lark Grey Dimond-Cates.
Address: The Quadrangle Springfield MA 01103
Send an Email (4) 1 413 263-6800
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Featuring dozens of hands-on exhibits, a regulation-sized basketball court and other basketball-related attractions, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is a popular attraction for sport enthusiasts. Address: 1000 West Columbus Avenue Springfield MA USA 01105
1 413 781-6500
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Showcasing life in the Connecticut Valley from the year 1600 to 2000, this museum features a number of historical artifacts, photographs and displays. Exhibits include valley disasters, a World War II memorial area and an art gallery. A geneaological library is also located at this museum. Address: 220 State Street Springfield MA USA 01103
Send an Email 1 413 263-6800
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