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Whatever back-to-school looks like for your classroom, the State Museum of Pennsylvania has virtual educational resources to supplement your lessons and engage your students. Are you teaching about Pennsylvania? Watch, explore and send us your questions. 10 Questions about Paleontology with Dr. Steven Jasinski 6 Dinosaurs to Know 5 Things to Know about Paleontology 6 Things to …
Visit the Mammal Hall 360 and explore these additional activities that relate to Mammal Hall at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Thirteen window displays depict realistic scenes from actual places throughout the Commonwealth. Each diorama shows a particular time of day, season and habitat showcasing the wildlife of Pennsylvania. Animal Signs Color Diorama Count to …
Whatever back-to-school looks like for your classroom, the State Museum of Pennsylvania has virtual educational resources to supplement your lessons and engage your students. Are you teaching about Pennsylvania? Watch, explore and send us your questions. 10 Questions about Paleontology with Dr. Steven Jasinski 6 Dinosaurs to Know 5 Things to Know about Paleontology 6 Things to …
Pennsylvania State Symbols Whatever back-to-school looks like for your classroom, the State Museum of Pennsylvania has virtual educational resources to supplement your lessons and engage your students. Are you teaching about Pennsylvania? The Explore! Wednesdays video series identifies each of the state symbols, providing information about its selection and connection to Pennsylvania. Watch, explore and …
The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced the winners of Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2020. Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has been showcasing the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum of Pennsylvania since 1968. The body of art that has been exhibited reflects more than a half …
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360 Virtual Tour How to Navigate the Virtual 360 Tour From the Director It goes without saying that the year 2020 is unprecedented for all of us. The process for this year’s Art of the State was well underway when the pandemic hit. Throughout the crisis, The State Museum of Pennsylvania and our parent agency, …
Finalists have been announced for Art of the State 2020. Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has been showcasing the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum of Pennsylvania since 1968. The body of art that has been exhibited reflects over a half-century of creative endeavor in the Keystone State. …
State Museum Perspectives Meet staff curators, educators, designers, and community partners in these video chats with Director Beth Hager about exhibits, collections, behind-the-scenes, and their favorite things at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. The Dugout Canoe A popular selfie stop at The Pennsylvania Farm Show, The State Museum’s replica dugout canoe is based on an …
Welcome to The State Museum’s virtual learning landing page! We have resources for all ages and audiences. Take a look, click on through to videos, blogs, resources and more! Art of the State Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has been showcasing the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum …
Pennsylvania State Symbols Whatever back-to-school looks like for your classroom, the State Museum of Pennsylvania has virtual educational resources to supplement your lessons and engage your students. Are you teaching about Pennsylvania? The Explore! Wednesdays video series identifies each of the state symbols, providing information about its selection and connection to Pennsylvania. Watch, explore and …
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Gulielma Springett Penn was born in 1644. She was a well-educated and devout member of the Quaker faith. She and William Penn married in 1672. They had 8 children, but only 3 survived to adulthood. Gulielma did not travel with her husband but would care for the family and home in England. She passed away …