Thursday, July 17 at 11:30am Explore the history of amusement parks in Pennsylvania and the connection to industrialization. Examine key rides with Pennsylvania significance: carousel, roller coaster, Ferris wheel, and the bumper car. Create your own carousel with images from our collection. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Friday, July 18 at 11:30 am Join Stephanie Evans (Senior Geoscientist) & Alex Opsitnick (Senior Geoscientist) from PA DCNR – Bureau of Geologic Survey, to learn about common rocks, minerals, and fossils in Pennsylvania. From how they were formed and where you can find them to creative ways to use them, this program is hands-on […]
Friday, July 18 at 1:30pm Explore the many different mediums of art that are featured in the Art of the State exhibit. 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. […]
Saturday, July 19 11:30am – 3:00pm Take a trip back in time and discover the vehicles that helped us explore post-war Pennsylvania and beyond. Discover how the Scotty Trailer, Piper Cub and the Cowell Runabout changed recreational travel. Choose an adventure and create a travel itinerary and discover the items you would need along […]
Wednesday, July 23 at 11:30am Do you know where the milk that you drink comes from? How does milk become cheese, yogurt and ice cream? Brittany Snyder from the Dairy […]
Friday, July 25 at 11:30am Join Curiosity Kids to observe nature. Create your own personal set of binoculars that will help focus in on the small details of Mammal Hall. […]
John Dory fish imprint Friday, July 25 at 1:30pm If you could pick a fish to represent Pennsylvania, what would you choose? In 1970, the brook trout was chosen as […]
Saturday, July 26 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm Scherenschnitte is the art of papercutting. Pronounced “sheer-en-shnit-ah,” this German word means “scissor cuts.” Whether you have cut folded paper […]
Wednesday, July 30 at 1:30pm Join us as we discover the Chair Shop in Village Square. Explore the many styles of chairs from the museum’s collection. Explore different types of […]
Thursday, July 31 at 11:30am The dioramas in Mammal Hall provide viewers with an opportunity to observe the natural world from inside the museum. Learn about the history of dioramas, […]
Friday, August 1 at 1:30pm Explore practical weaving for household goods to the fine art pieces of the Art of the State exhibit. Create your own design incorporating these early […]
Wednesday, August 6 at 11:30am While you might not like a bat living in your attic, these flying mammals provide essential services as pollinators and natural pest control. Greg Turner, […]