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 […]

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 […]

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 about the teams and players from Pennsylvania. Cheer your team on and create your own team’s football helmet. Family programs are included with general admission […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]