Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a […]
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Violent Universe
Violent Universe
There are mysterious forces at work in the universe around us. Comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. Infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
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We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
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Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
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Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 15 at 10:30am Read What Grandma Did by Erin Miller and Illustrated by Randall Harmon, the story of a little girl who learns her grandmother was a pilot during World War II. Learn about the role the museum’s Piper aircraft played in training pilots and test creating your own […]
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Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Trailer: Perseus and Andromeda Planetarium tickets are in addition to general admission.
5 events,
Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Trailer: Perseus and Andromeda Planetarium tickets are in addition to general admission.
Violent Universe
Violent Universe
There are mysterious forces at work in the universe around us. Comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. Infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly radiation across the universe. Witness the raw power of the Violent Universe. Narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart, star of the X-Men Films and Star Trek – The Next Generation. […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
3 events,
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the history of the telescope, see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world explore the mysteries of the universe. Planetarium tickets are […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
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Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a […]
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We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
1 event,
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
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Curiosity Kids: Wild Turkeys
Curiosity Kids: Wild Turkeys
Friday, November 14 at 11:30am Join Curiosity Kids in Nature Lab to explore the Wild Turkey. Learn about this unique bird and its lifestyle here in Pennsylvania. Participants will have […]
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Virtual Program: Railroad Museum of PA 50 Years & Forward
Virtual Program: Railroad Museum of PA 50 Years & Forward
Friday, November 14 at 12:15pm “Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: Fifty Years and Forward” is a nostalgic look at the museum’s origins, its first 50 years of service, highlights of its programs and projects, and prospects for the future. Railroad Museum Director, Patrick C. Morrison, will use archival and contemporary images to share some of the […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 15 at 10:30am Read What Grandma Did by Erin Miller and Illustrated by Randall Harmon, the story of a little girl who learns her grandmother was a pilot during World War II. Learn about the role the museum’s Piper aircraft played in training pilots and test creating your own […]
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A Bird’s Eye View
A Bird’s Eye View
Saturday, November 15 11:30am – 3:00pm Explore T.M. Fowler’s views of Pennsylvania. Take a deeper look at the cities and towns that formed our industrial state. Test your skills and see if you can sketch your own bird’s-eye view. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Trailer: Perseus and Andromeda Planetarium tickets are in addition to general admission.
3 events,
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
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Homeschool Program: Geology of PA
Homeschool Program: Geology of PA
Wednesday, November 19 10:00AM – 12:00PM Pennsylvania’s diverse landscape is rich with abundant minerals, rocks and fossils. Join Geoscientists from Bureau of Geological Survey/Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
2 events,
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
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Curiosity Kids: Thanksgiving Traditions in PA
Curiosity Kids: Thanksgiving Traditions in PA
Friday, November 21 at 11:30am Discover the Pennsylvania traditions that have helped celebrate Thanksgiving. Learn about our role in food, parades, football and shopping. Create at thanksgiving craft. Curiosity Kids […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the […]
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Paper Cutting: Scherenschnitte
Paper Cutting: Scherenschnitte
Saturday, November 22 10:30am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:00pm Scherenschnitte is the art of papercutting. Pronounced “sheer-en-shnit-ah,” this German word means “scissor cuts.” Whether you have cut folded paper into a snowflake design or cut free form shapes with scissors, you have done a version of this art. Learn about the history of […]
Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Trailer: Perseus and Andromeda Planetarium tickets are in addition to general admission.
Violent Universe
Violent Universe
There are mysterious forces at work in the universe around us. Comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. Infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly radiation across the universe. Witness the raw power of the Violent Universe. Narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart, star of the X-Men Films and Star Trek – The Next Generation. […]
3 events,
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the history of the telescope, see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world explore the mysteries of the universe. Planetarium tickets are […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
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Gobble Gobble! The Eastern Wild Turkey
Gobble Gobble! The Eastern Wild Turkey
Wednesday, November 26 at 11:30am When you hear that distinctive gobble, gobble sound, you know that a turkey is nearby. Turkeys are found throughout Pennsylvania’s forests, and sometimes we even see them in our backyards. Learn more about the eastern wild turkey in Pennsylvania and make a turkey craft to take home! Family programs are included with […]
Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Trailer: Perseus and Andromeda Planetarium tickets are in addition to general admission.
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
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Falltastic Crafts
Falltastic Crafts
November 28 at 1:00pm – 3:00pm Autumn is a great time to enjoy the changes in our world. Create some falltastic crafts to decorate and celebrate this time of year. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Trailer: Perseus and Andromeda Planetarium tickets are in addition to general admission.
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the history of the telescope, see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world explore the mysteries of the universe. Planetarium tickets are […]
5 events,
Legends of the Night Sky
Legends of the Night Sky
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Trailer: Perseus and Andromeda Planetarium tickets are in addition to general admission.
Violent Universe
Violent Universe
There are mysterious forces at work in the universe around us. Comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. Infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly radiation across the universe. Witness the raw power of the Violent Universe. Narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart, star of the X-Men Films and Star Trek – The Next Generation. […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
3 events,
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. They learn about the history of the telescope, see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world explore the mysteries of the universe. Planetarium tickets are […]
We Are Aliens!
We Are Aliens!
Are we alone in the Universe? Are there other worlds like ours? These are just a few of the questions challenging astronomers. Gain an understanding of what types of habitable environments support life. Explore the latest research on Mars and take a closer look at how scientists are discovering extrasolar planets and determining if they […]
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