Curiosity Connection is The State Museum’s one-of-a-kind, exciting hands-on play environment. Designed as a Pennsylvania-themed introduction to the museum’s exhibitions and collections, Curiosity Connection is an imaginative child-sized space where kids ages 2-5 can play, discover and learn together.

Admission

Admission to Curiosity Connection is included with the museum’s general admission. Curiosity Connection capacity is limited to 50 visitors and all children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. On high visitation days, The State Museum reserves the right to issue timed tickets which provide 45 minutes of play for our visitors on a first come, first served basis.

Hours

Day	Hours
Mon	Closed
Tues	Closed
Wed	10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thu	10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri	10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat	10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun	12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Groups must schedule in advance by emailing Diane Wynkoop in the Reservations Office or calling (717) 772-6997.

Curiosity Connection Ground Rules

Please refrain from bringing the following into Curiosity Connection:

Food and drink
Strollers
Laptops/tablets and other electronics

Adults are responsible for encouraging safe play, sharing, and picking up of play things.

Creative Play Zones

Living Forest: A multi-sensory forest allows children to discover Pennsylvania wildlife during the day and night.

Industry and Transportation Zone: A miniature vehicle assembly line allows children the opportunity to build a variety of trucks.

Construction Zone: Imagination and a variety of building materials allow children and adults to create unique structures.

Farmland: An interactive garden including apple trees and a child-sized farm truck provide children the opportunity to experience a day on the farm.

Storytime

Storytime at Curiosity Connection is our popular reading series for children aged 3 to 5 that takes place at select times during the calendar year.

The readings feature a different book each week and have included Caldecott award-winners as well as selections from Pennsylvania’s “One Book Every Young Child” annual series. Held in The State Museum’s engaging early learning space Curiosity Connection, each reading is followed by a related play activity with some programs continuing into a museum gallery where a special activity will highlight an artifact or museum feature.