Family Program

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 […]

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 […]

Friday, January 17 at 11:30 am It’s time for the playoffs, let’s see how far our Pennsylvania teams can make it. Discover the history and science behind the sport. Learn […]

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 see if you can sketch your own bird’s-eye view. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

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 included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Saturday, February 1 at 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Brrr! If it is cold outside, then it might snow, but only if the conditions are just right. Find out how a snowflake forms, how much snow to expect in a Pennsylvania winter and make some “snow”! Family programs are included with general admission and designed […]

Wednesday, February 5 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. Come prepared to touch, taste, smell, see and hear. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Wednesday, February 12 at 11:30 am Why are cupids, roses, and hearts part of valentines? Has red always been the favorite color? Discover the traditions behind Valentine’s Day and the role of Pennsylvania. Make your own traditional valentines. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Saturday, February 15 10-11:30 am & 1:30 – 3:00 pm Join us as we learn about how people have communicated with each other through history. Discover how people have used different innovations to share their ideas and thoughts with others. Create your own secret message using the same techniques used by General Washington at Valley […]

Wednesday, February 19 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 types of techniques used to decorate chairs and create your own wood inlay design. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all […]

Friday, February 21 at 11:30 am Join the Planetarium Director  in Nature Lab to learn about gravity. Explore what gravity is and how it works. Participate in a bit of experimentation using gravity. This family program is designed for visitors grade 4 to grade 8, but all ages are welcome. Space is limited, ask for […]