Wednesday, July 31 at 11:30am Discover the lifesaving parachute. Explore how this innovation was used for the military and recreation over the years. Test the science by creating and launching your own parachute. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Thursday, August 1 at 11:30 AM On December 5, 1988, the fossil of an extinct arthropod, Phacops rana, was chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania. Now re-classified as the species Eldredgeops rana, this trilobite once dwelled in the water that covered Pennsylvania during the Cambrian period. Learn more about this fossil and make a […]
Thursday, August 1 at 1:30pm 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 the industrial times. Test your skills with hands-on tools and take home some period recipes. Family programs are included with general admission […]
Saturday, August 3 10AM & 1PM Do black bears eat carrots? Do cottontail rabbits eat insects? Learn who eats what or whom as we take a closer look at the skulls of some Pennsylvania mammals to discover more about herbivores, omnivores and carnivores. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Thursday, August 8 at 11:30 AM Some animals use their tongues to smell and others can feel with their whiskers. Compare your 5 human senses to those of wild animals. […]
Wednesday, August 14 at 11:30 AM Join us as we discover the Chair Shop in the Village Square. Explore the many styles of chairs from the museum’s collection. Discover different […]
Friday, August 16 at 11:30 AM Join the Planetarium Director at 11:30AM in Nature Lab to explore the size and scale of our Solar System. Ever wonder exactly how big […]
Wednesday, August 21 at 11:30 AM Black bear, beavers and deer…oh my! Touch furs, hold antlers, view skulls and ask questions during a tour of Mammal Hall. Family programs are […]
Thursday, August 22 at 11:30 AM What you choose to plant in your yard makes a difference to the environment. Native plants and flowers contribute to the habitat for native […]
Friday, August 23 at 11:30 AM Often viewed as a pest, join us at 11:30AM in Nature Lab to explore the various rodents found in Pennsylvania. Explore why these sometimes […]