Springfield Museums to Auction Remaining Low-number Dr. Seuss License Plates

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums announced a second online auction of low-number Massachusetts license plates featuring Dr. Seuss’s iconic Cat in the Hat. The auction will run from Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m. through Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m.

The Springfield Museums is home to the world’s only museum dedicated to the Springfield native and beloved children’s author (born Theodor Seuss Geisel), with proceeds from the plates supporting the its mission to promote literacy and learning. With just 26 remaining, this might be the final opportunity for Massachusetts residents to own a coveted low-number Dr. Seuss plate.

“We’re delighted to offer a select group of low-number Dr. Seuss plates for a second charitable auction,” said Kay Simpson, president and CEO of the Springfield Museums. “Each plate celebrates the unique history of our hometown hero Theodor Seuss Geisel, and every bid helps us continue our work promoting literacy, creativity, and lifelong learning through our museums and programs.”

The catalog of plates can be viewed online now at drseussplates.givesmart.com. Highlights include single-digit plates such as DR 2 and DR 5, as well as DR 50, a nod to the publisher’s challenge that inspired Green Eggs and Ham, written using only 50 unique words. Additional double-digit plates — potentially meaningful for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special dates — will also be offered.

The auction will take place at drseussplates.givesmart.com, where interested buyers are encouraged to register in advance to receive updates. Bidders can participate in real time from desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. Registration is also available by texting DrSeussPlates to 76278.

For questions, contact the Springfield Museums Development Office at (413) 314-6458 or [email protected].