Phacops Rana: Pennsylvania’s State Fossil
Thursday, October 17 at 11:30AM On December 5, 1988, the fossil of an extinct arthropod, Phacops rana, was chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania. Now re-classified as the species […]
Thursday, October 17 at 11:30AM On December 5, 1988, the fossil of an extinct arthropod, Phacops rana, was chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania. Now re-classified as the species […]
Wednesday, October 23 at 11:30AM Join us as we explore the sciences of digging in the ground. Discover how each are different and how they often work together. Match artifacts, […]
Saturday, October 26 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Autumn is a great time to enjoy the changes in our world. Create some falltastic crafts to decorate and celebrate this time […]
Wednesday, October 30 at 11:30AM Trace the path of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock through the rock cycle and historical geological periods in Pennsylvania and will be able to describe […]
Saturday, November 9 11:00AM – 3:00PM Explore the daily life as a soldier throughout Pennsylvania’s history. Participate in hands-on activities to learn how soldiers provided for their everyday needs as […]
Wednesday, November 13 at 11:30 AM Explore innovations that have helped people light up the night. Discover how different cultures have found ways to not just light the night but […]
Friday, November 15 at 11:30 AM Join the Planetarium Director at 11:30AM in Nature Lab to learn about gravity. Explore what gravity is and how it works. Participate in a […]
Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM When you hear that distinctive gobble, gobble sound, you know that a turkey is nearby. Turkeys are found throughout Pennsylvania’s forests, and […]
Wednesday, November 27 at 11:30 AM Discover the Pennsylvania traditions that have helped celebrate Thanksgiving. Learn about our role in food, parades, football and shopping. Family programs are included with […]
Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM When you hear that distinctive gobble, gobble sound, you know that a turkey is nearby. Turkeys are found throughout Pennsylvania’s forests, and […]
Friday, November 29 at 1:30 PM Black bear, beavers and deer…oh my! Touch furs, hold antlers, view skulls and ask questions during a tour of Mammal Hall. Family programs are […]