Event Type Family Program
Date
june
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Join us for a lesson in Gravity! Explore this mysterious force, learn about this history of scientists work on discovering what gravity is, and what they have discovered.
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Join us for a lesson in Gravity! Explore this mysterious force, learn about this history of scientists work on discovering what gravity is, and what they have discovered. Join our Educator at the Gravity Well Table and see if you can make gravity work for you.
Presentations will be at 11:00AM, 12:30PM, and 2:00PM. Space is limited, a free ticket is required. Pick a ticket up when at the Information Desk.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
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June 6, 2026 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
10jun11:30 am12:30 pmMaking Color
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If you begin with the colors red, yellow and blue…what other colors can you make? Experiment with combining primary colors using some not so traditional painting methods!
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If you begin with the colors red, yellow and blue…what other colors can you make? Experiment with combining primary colors using some not so traditional painting methods!
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
June 10, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Join us for a lesson in Gravity! Explore this mysterious force, learn about this history of scientists work on discovering what gravity is, and what they have discovered.
Event Details
Join us for a lesson in Gravity! Explore this mysterious force, learn about this history of scientists work on discovering what gravity is, and what they have discovered. Join our Educator at the Gravity Well Table and see if you can make gravity work for you.
Presentations will be at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Space is limited, a free ticket is required. Pick a ticket up when at the Information Desk.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
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Time
June 21, 2026 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
25jun11:30 am12:30 pmTracks and Scat
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There may be animals in your yard that you have never seen, but they probably left behind clues that they were there. Explore the tracks and scat of
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There may be animals in your yard that you have never seen, but they probably left behind clues that they were there. Explore the tracks and scat of some Pennsylvania animals and make a track impression to take home.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
June 25, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
july
02jul11:30 am12:30 pmLiberty Bell
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The Liberty Bell is one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic symbols. Discover the story behind the many bells that have rung out our independence. Create your own symbol to
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The Liberty Bell is one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic symbols. Discover the story behind the many bells that have rung out our independence. Create your own symbol to celebrate our 250th birthday.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 2, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
08jul11:30 am12:30 pmPA State Symbols
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Pennsylvania’s state symbols were selected to represent the uniqueness of the Commonwealth. From the native brook trout found in our cold mountain streams to the United States Brig
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Pennsylvania’s state symbols were selected to represent the uniqueness of the Commonwealth. From the native brook trout found in our cold mountain streams to the United States Brig Niagara chosen to commemorate its role in the War of 1812. Learn about the plants and animals chosen as Pennsylvania state symbols.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 8, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
09jul11:30 am12:30 pmFlags of Pennsylvania
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Did Betsy Ross make the first American Flag? What are all the symbols on today’s Pennsylvania flag? Explore the many flags that represent the people and places of
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Did Betsy Ross make the first American Flag? What are all the symbols on today’s Pennsylvania flag? Explore the many flags that represent the people and places of Pennsylvania. See if you can make a 5-point star with one cut of the scissors.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 9, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
15jul11:30 am12:30 pmOutdoor fun!
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Join us outside for some fun and playful activities. From sidewalk chalk to blowing bubbles along with classic games like Jump the River. Family programs
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Join us outside for some fun and playful activities. From sidewalk chalk to blowing bubbles along with classic games like Jump the River.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 15, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
17jul11:30 am12:30 pmBetsy Ross
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Have you heard the legend of Betsy Ross making the first American flag? Discover what we know of this Revolutionary seamstress. See if you can make a 5-point
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Have you heard the legend of Betsy Ross making the first American flag? Discover what we know of this Revolutionary seamstress. See if you can make a 5-point star with one snip of the scissors.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 17, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
22jul11:30 am12:30 pmPA State Symbols
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Pennsylvania’s state symbols were selected to represent the uniqueness of the Commonwealth. From the native brook trout found in our cold mountain streams to the United States Brig
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Pennsylvania’s state symbols were selected to represent the uniqueness of the Commonwealth. From the native brook trout found in our cold mountain streams to the United States Brig Niagara chosen to commemorate its role in the War of 1812. Learn about the plants and animals chosen as Pennsylvania state symbols.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 22, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
23jul11:30 am12:30 pmSummer Kitchen
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Step back in time to discover cooking in the 1900’s and how one avoided the heat. The museum’s Summer Kitchen featured many of the most innovative items of
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Step back in time to discover cooking in the 1900’s and how one avoided the heat. The museum’s Summer Kitchen featured many of the most innovative items of industrial times. Test your skills with hands-on tools. Make butter and take home some period recipes.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 23, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
29jul11:30 am12:30 pmSimon Says Art!
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Explore the many different mediums of art while playing a game of Simon Says. Visitors will create their own piece of art using a variety of art mediums
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Explore the many different mediums of art while playing a game of Simon Says. Visitors will create their own piece of art using a variety of art mediums from crayons to pencils to fabric and paint and so much more.
Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Time
July 29, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)