Family Program

Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30am Join us as we learn about how people have talked to each other through history. Discover how people have used different innovations to share their […]

Wednesday, December 10 at 11:30am Join us as we discover the holiday traditions, decorations, and toys of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Created your own glittery ornament. Family programs are included […]

Wednesday, December 17 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, […]

Sunday, December 28 1:00pm – 3:00pm Get ready to ring in the New Year! Explore the history and traditions of the New Year in Pennsylvania. Create a uniquely Pennsylvania countdown […]

Friday, January 2 10:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:00pm Discover hands-on objects that explore daily life in colonial Pennsylvania. Try your hand at carrying water or churning butter. Dress […]

Friday, January 2 10:00am – 12:00pm If you begin with the colors red, yellow and blue…what other colors can you make? Experiment by combining primary colors to create art using […]

Friday, January 16 at 11:30 AM Travel back into one of the museum’s Village Square shops. Discover the role Pennsylvania played in the tin industry. Explore why and how this […]

Saturday, January 17 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Explore the innovations created by Benjamin Franklin used to improve his and the lives around him. Test these innovations an create your […]

Wednesday, January 21 at 11:30 AM Brrr! If it is cold outside it might snow, but only if the conditions are just right. Find out how a snowflake forms, how […]

Friday, January 30 at 11:30 AM Discover Pennsylvania’s state electric locomotive, the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1. Learn about the history and science behind this transportation innovation. Create your own game that […]

Saturday, January 31 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Commemorative clothing, plates, buttons, and ribbons have been popular throughout history to celebrate events and promote […]