Family Program

Saturday, December 14 11:30am-3:00pm The rings inside a tree tell its story. If you were a tree what would your rings look like? Learn about the science of dendrochronology and […]

Wednesday, December 18 at 11:30AM 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 […]

Thursday, December 19 at 11:30AM Take a closer look at pottery thorough time. Examine different techniques, everyday uses as well as aesthetic design. Create a pinch pot or challenge yourself […]

Thursday, December 26 at 11:30AM Explore historic traditions of winter decorations. Create an evergreen candle to lighten the winter mood. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for […]

Wednesday, December 26 at 1:30 pm Ring in the New Year! Explore the history and traditions of the New Year in Pennsylvania. Create a uniquely Pennsylvania countdown clock. Family programs […]

Friday, December 27 at 11:30 AM Are bubbles always round? Why do they pop? Discover the science behind the bubble and create your own work of art by blowing lots […]

Friday, December 27 at 1:30PM The rings inside a tree tell its story. If you were a tree what would your rings look like? Learn about the science of dendrochronology […]

Saturday, January 11 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Rocks are found all around us. Did you ever wonder where they came from? Learn what makes Pennsylvania rocks unique. Trace the […]

Wednesday, January 15 at 11:30 am 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 […]

Saturday, January 25 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Discover the story behind moving our source of transportation from horse to auto. Compare these trends to today’s challenges. Test your innovative […]

Wednesday, January 29 at 11:30 am Explore T.M. Fowler’s views of Pennsylvania. Take a deeper look at the cities and towns that forged our industrial state. Test your skills and […]

Friday, January 31 at 11:30 am Do you think the groundhog can really predict the beginning of Spring? Learn more about groundhogs and other rodents in Pennsylvania. Family programs are […]