Springfield Art Museum

The main facility is currently under construction and closed to the public. Visit our website for off-site programs & events! Welcome to the Springfield Art Museum where you are encouraged to ENJOY, LEARN, and CREATE. There is always something new and exciting to inspire you, whether it’s our expansive permanent collection (19th, 20th, and 21st century American paintings, watercolor, sculpture, an

d prints) or a featured current exhibit. Try sparking your creativity with one of our many lectures or art classes. Come see what the Springfield Art Museum has to offer, then plan on coming back because enjoying, learning, and creating never stop. Our Mission: The Springfield Art Museum invites you to connect with the world, your community, and yourself through active engagement with art objects. Our Vision: The Springfield Art Museum recognizes the past and embraces the future as a collaborator and catalyst for the transformation of individuals and the community through art. The Art Museum is a vital partner in the economic development of the city and values collaboration. The Museum will actively cultivate the use of its facilities both interior and exterior as a cultural resource for its citizens through the continued expansion of its permanent collection, creative development and expansion of exhibitions and providing educational outreach to the citizens of Southwest Missouri. Social Media Commenting Policy:

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06/17/2026

A well-deserved honor to Tyra Knox, who has been an integral part of the Springfield Art Museum for the past 28 years! Congratulations Tyra Knox!

2026 NAACP BLACK EXCELLENCE HONOREE

Congratulations, Tyra Knox 🦋

Tyra K. Knox, Executive Assistant to the Director, Springfield Art Museum. After 28 years of dedicated service, Tyra K. Knox leaves a lasting legacy at the Springfield Art Museum, where her leadership, financial expertise, and commitment to service helped guide the institution through decades of growth and change.

Since joining the Museum in 1996, Tyra has worked alongside two Museum Directors,
four City Managers, and numerous board members, providing stability and continuity
through leadership transitions, major renovations, and expansion projects. She served as the primary financial lead for significant building projects, including the Museum's expansions, and for nearly ten months helped oversee operations during a director transition, ensuring the Museum continued to thrive without interruption.

Widely respected for her mastery of city contracts, financial management, and
administrative operations, Tyra also supervised Security and Visitor Services,
coordinated United Way Day of Caring initiatives, and organized countless receptions, artist dinners, staﬀ celebrations, and community events.

The values that shaped Tyra's career were instilled by her parents, who taught her the
importance of hard work, honesty, fairness, and helping those in need. Those
principles became the foundation of her professional and personal life.

Beyond the Museum, Tyra devoted herself to family, faith, and community service. While building a distinguished career, she raised her son, helped grow Deliverance Temple Church, supported the growth of Unite News, co founded the Springfield Multicultural Festival, and cared for loved ones with compassion and grace.

Tyra has been married to her husband Samuel for 44 years. Their son Brad, daughter-in-law Amy and grandson Griﬃn are the highlights of her life. As she retires, Tyra reflects most fondly on the friendships she built along the way. Her colleagues became a second family, and her legacy of service, integrity, and kindness will continue to inspire the Museum and community for years to come.

Congratulations Tyra!

Thank you for doing all that do, and for being all that you are!

Join us in celebrating Tyra, June 20th at the 2026 NAACP Black Excellence portion of the Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

You know the drill! This post is a reminder for you to pause your scrolling and take a moment to be inspired by the shapes, sizes, colors, and art around you! Today's prompt: How many triangles do you see? Share with us - we love seeing and reading what catches your eye!

06/11/2026

Springfield is getting an art gallery experience unlike anything else in Southern Missouri.

We got a behind-the-scenes tour of the Springfield Art Museum expansion, and the scale of what they’re building is hard to appreciate until you’re standing inside it.

What used to be the museum auditorium is being transformed into a massive gallery space. For years, the museum has had to pass on displaying certain pieces simply because they didn’t have walls tall enough or rooms large enough. Not anymore.

The new gallery will allow Springfield to host exhibitions and artwork that previously could only be shown in places like Bentonville, Kansas City, St. Louis, or Tulsa. It’s a major investment in Springfield’s cultural future, and it’s exciting to see it taking shape.

We can’t wait to share this project with you. Stay tuned for more videos in this series!

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Telephone

+14178375700

Website

http://www.sgfmuseum.org/

Address

1111 E Brookside Drive
Springfield, MO
65807

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