Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden

Museum · Springfield

Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden

Museum · Springfield

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21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103

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Highlights

Whimsical bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss characters fill the courtyard of this multi-museum complex.  

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21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103 Get directions

springfieldmuseums.org

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21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103 Get directions

+1 413 263 6800
springfieldmuseums.org

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Mar 4, 2025

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"In 1996, sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates was given a very special project. She was chosen to design an entire series of sculptures based on characters from the Dr Seuss universe, as well as a likeness of the man himself. For Dimond-Cates it was a chance to pay tribute to her stepfather Ted Geisel—or as the rest of the world knew him—Dr. Seuss. The life-size bronzes stand in the center of the quadrangle formed by the Springfield Museums. The Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, Sam-I-Am, and the Lorax, are all there, scattered around the different sections of the garden. This project to build a national memorial to the storyteller began in 1996, and the the sculpture garden was opened in 2002. In 2017, Springfield Museums also opened an entire museum dedicated to Dr Seuss’s life and work, right next to the sculpture garden." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Bonnie Woolley

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Interesting and educational, great for adults and children. The museum is part of several museums on a campus like set up, easy walking, bring a lunch, and settle in the inner garden to eat while admiring the life size sculptures.

Sarah Snyder

Google
Sweet little garden with incredible statues of Suess characters. The Grinch and Horton are, in particular, breathtaking

Lasonya Holmes

Google
Had so much fun with the family on Memorial Day weekend, I remember going to the museum as a kid so to go back with the kids & hubby was pretty fun

G

Google
Visiting and learning more about the life of Dr. Seuss was a wonderful experience. This place has five on property museums that range from fancy original pieces of art to fun and playful engaging areas. I will not spoil the many precious and priceless items because it's fun to discover them. The price is affordable and is for kids ages 0-100+. I think there is a little bit of everything for everyone. I also learned that Dr. Seuss and I share the same birthday, so happy birthday to us. Cheers! I will only post some photos because I took about a million, lol.

Wendi Lou

Google
Even on a rainy day, it was well worth the visit! The surrounding museums are very affordable and fun for the whole family, which is highly recommended to check out! A quick walk thru the garden that lies in the center of all the museums, reveals so much history, as well as the beautiful heart of the artwork on display.

Michael “Lok”

Google
The Garden was a trip back to my childhood. Went a few days before Halloween and they had all sorts of events and fun things for the little ones! Must see statues. Pictures don't do them justice!

Dawn Williams

Google
Omg, this museum is so cute. The children loved it. Everything is hands on. So they were able to touch everything. They made a project to take home. That was super amazing. The statues were great photo opportunities. Staff was very friendly and bathrooms were clean. Definitely will be returning again.

Jamie Lee

Google
If you love Dr. Seuss, as much as I do, go visit! Very cool garden with sculptures. Very nice afternoon walking around and enjoying the art and displays.