Dr. Seuss Memorial, Springfield

#14 among attractions in Springfield

Monuments and statues, Garden, Park, Sculpture

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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. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden honors the author and illustrator, who was born in Springfield in 1904. The monument was designed by Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, the author's stepdaughter and created by Sculptor and Artist Ron Henson. The sculpture garden features five large bronze statues: ()

Elevation: 105 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°6'13"N, 72°35'8"W

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21 Edwards StMetro CenterSpringfield 01103-1548 United States

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+1 413-263-6800

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Dr. Seuss Memorial – 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.

~610 ftSW
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
18 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.
~1690 ftSW
Music venue, Nightlife
Symphony Hall, Springfield
9 min walk • The Municipal Group of Springfield, Massachusetts is a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district.
~350 ftNE
Church
St. Michael's Cathedral, Springfield
2 min walk • St. Michael's Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts, United States, established in 1847.
~1060 ftSW
Church
First Church of Christ, Springfield
6 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.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theater, Springfield
12 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 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, Springfield
2 min walk • 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.
~190 ftW
Museum district, Museum
Quadrangle, Springfield
1 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.
~230 ftS
Monuments and statues
The Puritan, Springfield
2 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.
~1770 ftW
42°6'9"N • 72°35'31"W
Tower Square, Springfield
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~130 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
1 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 Dr. Seuss Memorial open?

Dr. Seuss Memorial is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dr. Seuss Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield (1 min walk), Quadrangle, Springfield (1 min walk), The Puritan, Springfield (2 min walk), St. Michael's Cathedral, Springfield (2 min walk).

How to get to Dr. Seuss Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dr. Seuss Memorial:

Train

Springfield (12 min walk)

Bus

Berth 7 • Lines: B7 (13 min walk)
Berth 1 • Lines: G2 (13 min walk)