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Summer Fridays
Fridays at The State Museum offer a new twist this summer – “Pay as you wish!” For general admission on Learn at Lunchtime Fridays, June 22 through August 24, the amount you pay for general admission is up to you. Art Docents will be in Art of the State 11 AM - 1 PM. Curiosity Connection will have, limited timed-tickets available for 45 minutes of play per hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular Planetarium admission rates apply.
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Learn at Lunchtime: World War I
As we approach the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, join our Curator of Military & Industrial History Robert Hill to explore the Pennsylvania at War exhibit.
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Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 2018
The Annual Art of the State is recognized as the official, statewide juried competition for Pennsylvania artists. Jurors selected artwork from five categories: Craft, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Work on Paper and includes 103 works by 99 artists from 27 counties. Opening ceremony starts at 1:30 PM and is open to the public. The gallery opening and reception will immediately follow the opening ceremony. The exhibit runs from June 24 through September 9, 2018. Museum general admission is free for the day. Art…
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab Meet the Experts: PA Wildlife
Join Dr. Walter Meshaka, Senior Curator of Zoology and Botany at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, in Nature Lab to discuss various topics relating to Pennsylvania’s wildlife. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab Meet the Experts: Flint knapping
Which one doesn't belong? Join Sr. Curator Kurt Carr and Curator Janet Johnson to learn about what materials Native Americans used for flint knapping of projectile points and making of stone tools. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Summer Fridays
Fridays at The State Museum offer a new twist this summer – “Pay as you wish!” For general admission on Learn at Lunchtime Fridays, June 22 through August 24, the amount you pay for general admission is up to you. Art Docents will be in Art of the State 11 AM - 1 PM. Curiosity Connection will have, limited timed-tickets available for 45 minutes of play per hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular Planetarium admission rates apply.
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Learn at Lunchtime: Black Bears
Join Wildlife Education Specialist Dan Lynch from the Pennsylvania Game Commission to learn about black bear biology, populations and how Pennsylvania Game Commission does research on them.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab: Magnets
Join us in Nature Lab to explore magnets. What make magnets attract or repel? What is magnetism? Participate and experiment to study the properties of magnets. This presentation is designed for general audiences, ages 7 and up, and is included with General Admission to the Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Summer Fridays
Fridays at The State Museum offer a new twist this summer – “Pay as you wish!” For general admission on Learn at Lunchtime Fridays, June 22 through August 24, the amount you pay for general admission is up to you. Art Docents will be in Art of the State 11 AM - 1 PM. Curiosity Connection will have, limited timed-tickets available for 45 minutes of play per hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular Planetarium admission rates apply.
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StoryTime July 2018
Join us in the Anthropology and Archaeology Gallery by the dugout canoe to learn about the dug-out canoe and the tools used to make it. Enjoy our humorous story One Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova and have fun acting out the story afterward. 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…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Learn at Lunchtime: PA’s Revolutionary War Militia Records
Join archivist Aaron McWilliams of the Pennsylvania State Archives to discuss Navigating Pennsylvania's Revolutionary War Militia Records. The Revolutionary War militia records are one of the most heavily used resources at the Pennsylvania State Archives. They are also one of the least understood. “Navigating Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War Militia Records” will cover the various types of militia documents, along with how to identify, interpret, and use them to reconstruct a Revolutionary War veteran’s militia service.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab Meet the Experts: PA Wildlife
Join Dr. Walter Meshaka, Senior Curator of Zoology and Botany at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, in Nature Lab to discuss various topics relating to Pennsylvania’s wildlife. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab Meet the Experts: Native American Bone Tools
Which one doesn't belong? Join Janet Johnson, Curator of Archaeology and Callista Holmes, Archaeology Lab Manager, to discover the many ways animal bones were used everyday by Native Americans. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Summer Fridays
Fridays at The State Museum offer a new twist this summer – “Pay as you wish!” For general admission on Learn at Lunchtime Fridays, June 22 through August 24, the amount you pay for general admission is up to you. Art Docents will be in Art of the State 11 AM - 1 PM. Curiosity Connection will have, limited timed-tickets available for 45 minutes of play per hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular Planetarium admission rates apply.
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Learn at Lunchtime: Artist Conversations
Join us as Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf and artist Maria Maneos lead a casual tour of the Art of the State exhibition, sharing their insights on the show. Maneo’s sculpture 5535-2017 is part of the exhibit. The Annual Art of the State is recognized as the official, statewide juried competition for Pennsylvania artists. Jurors selected artwork from five categories: Craft, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Work on Paper and includes 103 works by 99 artists from 27 counties. The exhibit closes Sunday, September…
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab: Maps
Join Museum Educators in Nature Lab to explore the Giant Pennsylvania Map. Try your mapping skills with mapping games, and trek across Pennsylvania in your socks! This presentation is designed for general audiences, ages 7 and up, and is included with General Admission to the Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab Meet the Experts: Who’s Diggin PA
Join David Burke and Elizabeth Wagner, Curators of Archaeology, to explore new collections coming to the State Museum’s Archaeology Section from state and federal projects. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Summer Fridays
Fridays at The State Museum offer a new twist this summer – “Pay as you wish!” For general admission on Learn at Lunchtime Fridays, June 22 through August 24, the amount you pay for general admission is up to you. Art Docents will be in Art of the State 11 AM - 1 PM. Curiosity Connection will have, limited timed-tickets available for 45 minutes of play per hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular Planetarium admission rates apply.
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Learn at Lunchtime: Peregrine Falcon Reintroduction Program
Join us & PA Department of Environmental Protection in Nature Lab to learn all about the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s exciting and successful 22-year Peregrine Falcon Reintroduction Program.
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Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »3rd in the Burg: Sip & See Art of the State
Join us, enjoy refreshments and explore this years Art of the State exhibition. Art of the State is recognized as the official, statewide juried competition for Pennsylvania artists. Jurors selected artwork from five categories: Craft, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Work on Paper and includes 103 works by 99 artists from 27 counties. The exhibit runs from June 24 through September 9, 2018. Art of the State is presented by Jump Street and The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Art of the State Media…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Nature Lab Meet the Experts: PA Wildlife
Join Dr. Walter Meshaka, Senior Curator of Zoology and Botany at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, in Nature Lab to discuss various topics relating to Pennsylvania’s wildlife. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Nature Lab Meet the Experts: Archaeology and Toys thru Time
Children's toys are often recovered at archaeological sites. Join Elizabeth Wagner and Kim Sebestyen, Curators of Archaeology, to explore how these children's artifacts are helping to tell the stories of those often left out of the history books. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Summer Fridays
Fridays at The State Museum offer a new twist this summer – “Pay as you wish!” For general admission on Learn at Lunchtime Fridays, June 22 through August 24, the amount you pay for general admission is up to you. Art Docents will be in Art of the State 11 AM - 1 PM. Curiosity Connection will have, limited timed-tickets available for 45 minutes of play per hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular Planetarium admission rates apply.
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Learn at Lunchtime: Discover PA Songbirds and Cavity-nesters
Join staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks and learn all about birds. In addition, there will be a sneak peek of activities from the ongoing revision of the PA Songbirds guide. And finally, learn about the Bureau of State Parks’ Cavity-nesting Trails Program, which relies on Conservation Volunteers to maintain and monitor songbird nest boxes throughout our parks.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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 »Nature Lab Meet the Experts: PA Wildlife
Join Dr. Walter Meshaka, Senior Curator of Zoology and Botany at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, in Nature Lab to discuss various topics relating to Pennsylvania’s wildlife. This presentation is included with general admission to The Museum.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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Nature Lab: Librarians and the Lovely Lava
Join the STEM Librarians from the State Library present in Nature Lab to experience the science behind basaltic volcanoes! Build your own the old-fashioned way: one lava flow at a time. This program is included with General Admission.
Find out more »Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Join us in the Planetarium to discover how ancient cultures learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. This traditional show asks the questions . . . How can you use the Moon tell time? How does the Sun help us find directions? See…
Find out more »Summer Fridays
Fridays at The State Museum offer a new twist this summer – “Pay as you wish!” For general admission on Learn at Lunchtime Fridays, June 22 through August 24, the amount you pay for general admission is up to you. Art Docents will be in Art of the State 11 AM - 1 PM. Curiosity Connection will have, limited timed-tickets available for 45 minutes of play per hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Regular Planetarium admission rates apply.
Find out more »StoryTime August 2018
Join us in Art of the State gallery as we read and explore Art by Patrick McDonnell. 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 »Earth, Moon, and Sun
Join us in the Planetarium for fun and witty show. 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. Educational Content appropriate for grades 1 through 5 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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