Family Program

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 […]

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. […]

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 11:30 am – 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]