Now through December 31, swing by the Springfield History Museum to dive into all things water at the Springfield H2Oh! exhibit. Springfield is founded on water, and without it, the City would look completely different. We all need water to exist, and different water systems let us live in a healthy, modern community.
Visit the exhibit to explore Springfield’s drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater systems and how they interact. Learn about the water workforce doing the essential (and sometimes dirty) work of managing and maintaining our water infrastructure. Plus, engage with tips and resources that protect local waterways.
The young (and young at heart) will love the “water quality laboratory” in the Museum’s children’s area, complete with play microscopes, lab coats, goggles, and water-related books. The exhibit also offers other interactive elements such as a flash card game to quiz yourself on pollution prevention, giveaways related to water quality, activity books, and a real camera used to inspect wastewater pipes.
Head to the Springfield History Museum, located at 590 Main Street in downtown Springfield, for all of this and much more. The H2Oh! exhibit runs now through December 31, 2022. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
After your visit to the history museum, take a short walk over to the Booth-Kelly Trailhead at 307 S. 5th Street to discover Springfield’s Mill Race. The Mill Race is an important part of Springfield’s history and offers outdoor recreation, habitat for native plants and wildlife, and educational opportunities. It’s home to one of the largest stormwater treatment ponds in the region and has been the site of some of the City’s largest restoration projects.
The Springfield H2Oh! exhibit is presented in partnership with the Springfield History Museum, the City of Springfield’s Development & Public Works Department, Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, and Springfield Utility Board.