Liberty Bank Foundation Supports Dinosaur Exhibition at Springfield Museums

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums will officially recognize Liberty Bank Foundation’s support of its new permanent exhibition, “Dinosaurs Still Live: The Story of Archosaurs,” with the unveiling of new exhibition signage during a ceremony on Thursday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. Representatives from Liberty Bank, the Springfield Museums, and local elected officials will gather at the Springfield Science Museum to celebrate the partnership and investment in science education for the community.

“Liberty Bank Foundation’s generous investment demonstrates the power of community partnerships to create meaningful educational opportunities for generations to come,” said Kay Simpson, president and CEO of the Springfield Museums. “‘Dinosaurs Still Live’ inspires curiosity, encourages scientific exploration, and makes complex concepts accessible through interactive learning. We are deeply grateful to the Liberty Foundation for helping bring this permanent experience to life.”

Added Tony Liberopoulos, Liberty Bank’s Massachusetts Market president for Commercial Lending, “this partnership between Team Liberty and the Springfield Museums is exciting and shows what we can accomplish by working together. At Liberty, our brand promise is to ‘Be Community Kind,’ and that means doing what we can to help our community grow and thrive. Creating educational opportunities through the ‘Dinosaurs Still Live’ exhibition does just that.”

The July 16 ceremony coincides with the Springfield Museums’ participation in Dino Trail Week, a regional celebration of the Connecticut River Valley’s dinosaur heritage. Dinosaur-themed activities will be offered free with museum admission, including exhibit tours, live reptile demonstrations, a fossil matching game, hands-on art and science, and a dinosaur costume character.

“Dinosaurs Still Live: The Story of Archosaurs” is a bold, 1,400-square-foot exhibition that invites visitors of all ages to discover the remarkable connections between dinosaurs, birds, crocodilians, and pterosaurs through immersive environments, hands-on experiences, and engaging storytelling. Since opening in March, the exhibition has welcomed more than 30,000 visitors, quickly becoming one of the museum’s most popular spaces for families, school groups, and lifelong learners.

Archosaurs are the evolutionary group that includes all living birds and crocodiles, along with their extinct relatives, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and many ancient reptiles. Throughout the gallery, interactive components encourage exploration, discovery, and play, helping visitors connect with science in memorable and meaningful ways. Rotating displays and changing specimens provide fresh experiences throughout the year, encouraging repeat visits.

Designed with families in mind, “Dinosaurs Still Live” combines contemporary exhibition design, vibrant environments, tactile learning opportunities, and bilingual interpretation in English and Spanish. The exhibition reflects the Springfield Museums’ ongoing commitment to innovative, inclusive education that welcomes learners of all ages and abilities.

Additional support for “Dinosaurs Still Live” was provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services; the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, with funding secured by state Sen. Adam Gomez; and contributions from Harry and Lynne Ahern, Laurence and Barbara Derose, Bill and Patti Kelliher, and Susan Piccin.