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 […]

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 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 […]