The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $503,621 Project Grant to the Springfield Museums Corporation to create a new permanent exhibit about archosaurs and the prehistoric history of the local region at the Springfield Science Museum. The exhibit will feature hands-on STEM learning experiences and text in both English and Spanish, utilizing objects from the museum's permanent collection. The project will engage students, school groups, and informal science learners, and is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2026. The Springfield Museums Corporation also serves as a sub-awardee on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Endowment for the Arts grants to provide facility upgrades, exhibit improvements, and educational programming at its various museums.
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