Event Type : Family Drop-in Program

Come explore Rocks & Minerals of Pennsylvania. Learn the difference between a rock and mineral, the different types found in Pennsylvania, and discover a few surprising places where we use rocks and minerals in our daily lives.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Come explore the Mammals of Pennsylvania. Get a chance to pet the pelts and explore the skulls of the largest mammals found in the commonwealth including the white-tailed deer, black bear, American beaver, porcupine … and more!

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Come explore the Mammals of Pennsylvania. Get a chance to pet the pelts and explore the skulls of the largest mammals found in the commonwealth including the white-tailed deer, black bear, American beaver, porcupine … and more!

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Join us as we explore the power of the sun. Discover how we can use the sun’s rays to create a variety of fun and creative projects. Design and make your own suncatcher.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Explore the toys and games enjoyed by Revolutionary Pennsylvanians. See if you can catch a ball on a bilbo catcher, keep a hoop rolling with only a stick and play a hand of whist.

This drop-in activity is included with general admission.

Come and learn about Magnets & Magnetism. Explore magnetism through a series of self-guided experiments. Each activity challenges participants to work with magnets in various ways, explore polarity, attraction and repulsion, and use their critical thinking skills.

This drop-in activity is included with general admission.

Commemorative clothing, plates, buttons, and ribbons have been popular throughout history to celebrate events and promote public engagement. Learn about the commemorative items in the exhibit “Revolutionary Things” and design a button to celebrate the United States for its 250th Anniversary.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Commemorative clothing, plates, buttons, and ribbons have been popular throughout history to celebrate events and promote public engagement. Learn about the commemorative items in the exhibit “Revolutionary Things” and design a button to celebrate the United States for its 250th Anniversary.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Commemorative clothing, plates, buttons, and ribbons have been popular throughout history to celebrate events and promote public engagement. Learn about the commemorative items in the exhibit “Revolutionary Things” and design a button to celebrate the United States for its 250th Anniversary.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Join us to explore the Giant Map of Pennsylvania. Follow the rivers, hike the Appalachian Trail, or just explore Pennsylvania’s varied geography.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Discover hands-on objects that explore daily life in Revolutioanry Pennsylvania. Try your hand at carrying water or churning butter. Dress in the fashions of the day and play with period toys and games. See if you can write with a quill pen.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Discover hands-on objects that explore daily life in Revolutioanry Pennsylvania. Try your hand at carrying water or churning butter. Dress in the fashions of the day and play with period toys and games. See if you can write with a quill pen.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Put your artistic talents to the challenge. Be creative by using multiple mediums to bring your own artistic vision to life. Found Object Sculpture, Landscape, Still Life, Portrait … it is up to you what you create. The only limit is your imagination.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Join us for a discussion of wild felines of Pennsylvania. Learn about our current wild inhabitant, the bobcat. Explore why cougars no longer reside here in Pennsylvania’s wild and travel back to 56 million to 11,700 years ago to discover the saber-toothed cat. Explore the skulls and pelts of these fascinating felines.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Put your artistic talents to the challenge. Be creative by using multiple mediums to bring your own artistic vision to life. Found Object Sculpture, Landscape, Still Life, Portrait … it is up to you what you create. The only limit is your imagination.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Commemorative clothing, plates, buttons, and ribbons have been popular throughout history to celebrate events and promote public engagement. Learn about the commemorative items in the exhibit “Revolutionary Things” and design a button to celebrate the United States for its 250th Anniversary.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Commemorative clothing, plates, buttons, and ribbons have been popular throughout history to celebrate events and promote public engagement. Learn about the commemorative items in the exhibit “Revolutionary Things” and design a button to celebrate the United States for its 250th Anniversary.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.