The Amazing World Of Dr. Seuss Museum Opens In Springfield, MA

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With stories like “The Cat in the Hat,” “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!,” Dr. Seuss has sparked the love for reading for generations through his crafty and humorous plots, playful rhymes and his brilliant sense of imagination and art. On June 3, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum opened in Springfield Massachusetts in honor of its very own native son, literary artist Ted Geisel. To this, Springfield says, “The cat has come home.”

The official website of the Dr. Seuss Museum describes the 3,200-square-foot area as a “bilingual museum” to personally experience the beloved stores written by Ted Geisel and to primarily “promote joy in reading.”

Dr. Seuss Museum: A Haven for Creative Thinking and Literacy

The museum showcases a variety of personal items, works of art and colorful activities for both the young and old in its two-floor facility. The first floor exhibits activities that facilitate the discovery of new vocabulary, sounds, and ideas for stories. It is inspired by the childhood of Dr. Seuss and his sister, Marnie. The second floor, on the other hand, features Ted Geisel’s memorabilia including his original oil paintings, furniture from his room and studio, his drawing table, breakfast table, and other pieces that are personally significant to the writer.

Experience visiting the world of Dr. Seuss and meeting his beloved characters. As it is mapped out, visitors will be able to experience Mulberry Street, Fairfield Street, Readingville and meet Young Ted in Springfield. It is also exciting to know that the story “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” bursts with life through its featured gallery. In addition, the museum also has its very own pet shop. Check out the gallery here.

Dr. Seuss’s stepdaughters highlighted the museum with their family experiences. According to WBUR. Leagrey Dimond, one of Geisel’s stepdaughters said that they “installed their own personal collections” from the time they were living with their mother and their stepdad in La Jolla, California. Leagrey remembers that his step-father would be on his desk making things. “At times he would drop notes on your bed or put them in your coat pocket,” she adds. These are one of the many memories she has of her “step-pop.”

Springfield was a big influence on Dr. Seuss’s work. In an article by the LA Times, Seuss’s great-nephew Theodor Owens says that a lot of what is read from his stories originated in Springfield. Mulberry Street is one perfect example. Geisel was born here in 1904 and was primarily a cartoonist during World War II before writing stories. He died of cancer in 1991 in La Jolla.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For adults, a ticket costs $25 while for seniors it is $16.50. For young people aged 3 to 17 years old, a ticket costs $13. Of course, children under three years old will enjoy the museum for free.