March 2020
Museum Closure
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Executive Director Andrea Lowery announced the closure of all of its state-owned historic sites and museums, regardless of location, effective Sunday, March 15 and extending through April 3 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this week the PHMC closed The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg as well as its sites in Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Toward the end of the month, the PHMC will…
Find out more »Museum Closure
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Executive Director Andrea Lowery announced the closure of all of its state-owned historic sites and museums, regardless of location, effective Sunday, March 15 and extending through April 3 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this week the PHMC closed The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg as well as its sites in Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Toward the end of the month, the PHMC will…
Find out more »April 2020
Museum Closure
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Executive Director Andrea Lowery announced the closure of all of its state-owned historic sites and museums, regardless of location, effective Sunday, March 15 and extending through April 3 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this week the PHMC closed The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg as well as its sites in Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Toward the end of the month, the PHMC will…
Find out more »Museum Closure
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Executive Director Andrea Lowery announced the closure of all of its state-owned historic sites and museums, regardless of location, effective Sunday, March 15 and extending through April 3 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this week the PHMC closed The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg as well as its sites in Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Toward the end of the month, the PHMC will…
Find out more »Museum Closure
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Executive Director Andrea Lowery announced the closure of all of its state-owned historic sites and museums, regardless of location, effective Sunday, March 15 and extending through April 3 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this week the PHMC closed The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg as well as its sites in Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Toward the end of the month, the PHMC will…
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May 2020
StoryTime
Join us in the auditorium to learn about shadows and explore shadow-making. Enjoy our story, The Night World by Mordicai Gerstein and play a shadow game guessing creatures of the night. StoryTime is our popular reading series for children aged 3 to 5. Each reading is held in one of our galleries and is followed by a related play activity or exploration of related hands-on artifacts. StoryTime is included with general admission.
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »June 2020
StoryTime
Join us as we read It's Mine! by Leo Lionni. StoryTime is our popular reading series for children aged 3 to 5. Each reading is held in one of our galleries and is followed by a related play activity or exploration of related hands-on artifacts. StoryTime is included with general admission.
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Animals of the Night
Designed for young viewers, this traditionally-styled show helps viewers use their imaginations to see pictures in the sky, learn about constellations, basic movements of the Earth, and discover animals that can be found in Pennsylvania and in the night sky. A Production of the Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational Content appropriate for Pre-K to Grade 1 For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the front…
Find out more »We Are Astronomers
This exciting show reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum in studying the universe. And hear from astronomers on the challenges they face in sharing and storing data. Take an up-close look at new technologies like the James Webb Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Narrated by David Tennant Educational Content appropriate for Grade 4 and up For information about rates or the Planetarium…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
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Exhibit Opening: Art of the State
The 53rd annual exhibit opens to the public on Sunday, June at The State Museum of Pennsylvania with an awards ceremony at 1:30 PM. Art of the State Gallery will open immediately following the conclusion of the awards ceremony. Art of the State, open to Pennsylvania artists and craftspeople, is an annual juried exhibition held at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. With an established tradition of exhibiting highly creative art chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors, Art of the State provides an opportunity…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
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Curiosity Kids: Busy Bee’s and Their Habitats
Join Museum Educators to learn about bees and their importance to our habitat. Make a Mason Bee habitat to take home with you.
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
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How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
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Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
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Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
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Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »StoryTime
Join us as we explore the lives of 5 our our Founding Fathers by reading John, Paul, George & Ben by Lane Smith. StoryTime is our popular reading series for children aged 3 to 5. Each reading is held in one of our galleries and is followed by a related play activity or exploration of related hands-on artifacts. StoryTime is included with general admission. Please note because of the holiday July 2020s StoryTime will be held on Thursday, July 2.
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Educational Content appropriate for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. This production tackles many concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including eclipses, lunar phases, seasonal changing, and the physical nature of the Sun and the Moon. A Production of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center For information about rates or the Planetarium please go to the Planetarium page. Please Note: Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
Find out more »Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? Explore the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. A…
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