Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, Springfield

#11 among attractions in Springfield

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, Children's museum

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The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is a museum in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States located in the William Pynchon Memorial Building, which until 2009 housed the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum. The museum opened in June 2017. It is located on the Quadrangle along with the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden and other museums. ()

Established: 2017Coordinates: 42°6'14"N, 72°35'13"W

Address

21 Edwards StMetro CenterSpringfield 01103-1548 United States

Contact

+1 413-263-6800

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Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MassMutual Center, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Symphony Hall, St. Michael's Cathedral.

~430 ftS
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
MassMutual Center, Springfield
3 min walk • The MassMutual Center is a vibrant hub of entertainment and sports located in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts. This expansive arena and convention center complex plays host to a diverse array of events, from high-energy hockey games to captivating concerts...
0.7 miS
Hoops history in the sport's birthplace
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield
19 min walk • The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts.
~1490 ftSW
Music venue, Nightlife
Symphony Hall, Springfield
8 min walk • The Municipal Group of Springfield, Massachusetts is a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district.
~640 ftE
Church
St. Michael's Cathedral, Springfield
4 min walk • St. Michael's Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts, United States, established in 1847.
~1030 ftS
Church
First Church of Christ, Springfield
5 min walk • First Church of Christ, Congregational, or Old First Church, is a historic church at 50 Elm Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1819, the present structure is the fourth church building on the site, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The church is within the Court Square Historic District.
~1980 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theater, Springfield
10 min walk • The Paramount Theater is an historic theater located at 1676-1708 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1926 out of part of the grand Massasoit House hotel at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theater was the most ornate picture palace in Western Massachusetts.
~390 ftE
Monuments and statues, Garden, Park
Dr. Seuss Memorial, Springfield
2 min walk • The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Located at the Quadrangle, the Dr.
~220 ftSE
Museum district, Museum
Quadrangle, Springfield
2 min walk • The Quadrangle is the common name for a cluster of museums and cultural institutions in Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, on Chestnut Street between State and Edwards Streets. The Dr.
~560 ftSE
Monuments and statues
The Puritan, Springfield
3 min walk • The Puritan is a bronze statue by sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, which became so popular it was reproduced for over 20 other cities, museums, universities, and private collectors around the world, and later became an official symbol of the city, emblazoned on its municipal flag.
~1450 ftSW
42°6'9"N • 72°35'31"W
Tower Square, Springfield
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~370 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
2 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum open?

Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum?

Nearby attractions include Quadrangle, Springfield (2 min walk), Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield (2 min walk), Dr. Seuss Memorial, Springfield (2 min walk), MassMutual Center, Springfield (3 min walk).

How to get to Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum:

Train

Springfield (10 min walk)

Bus

Berth 1 • Lines: G2 (11 min walk)
Berth 7 • Lines: B7 (11 min walk)