Friday, February 28 at 11:30 am Join Curiosity Kids in Mammal Hall to explore engineering. Using everyday items, Curiosity Kids will build structures to meet a need. Various engineering challenge stations will require participants to stack a wall or build a bridge. Challenge your engineering skills. Curiosity Kids programs are designed for visitors age kindergarten […]
Throughout time peoples from around the world have looked up at the same starry night sky. They might see a different area of the sky, seasons may vary, and different stories told, nevertheless the stars have always fascinated humans across time and continents. Explore the history of constellations, discover what a constellation is, and how […]
Throughout time peoples from around the world have looked up at the same starry night sky. They might see a different area of the sky, seasons may vary, and different stories told, nevertheless the stars have always fascinated humans across time and continents. Explore the history of constellations, discover what a constellation is, and how […]
Throughout time peoples from around the world have looked up at the same starry night sky. They might see a different area of the sky, seasons may vary, and different stories told, nevertheless the stars have always fascinated humans across time and continents. Explore the history of constellations, discover what a constellation is, and how […]
Throughout time peoples from around the world have looked up at the same starry night sky. They might see a different area of the sky, seasons may vary, and different stories told, nevertheless the stars have always fascinated humans across time and continents. Explore the history of constellations, discover what a constellation is, and how […]
Wednesday, March 5 at 11:30 am Are bubbles always round? Why do they pop? Discover the science behind the bubble and create your own work of art by blowing lots of bubbles. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Friday, March 7 at 10:30 am Join us for a Storytime reading of I’m NOT Just a Scribble by Diane Alber. Scribble never thought he was different until he met his first drawing, but when the other drawings don’t want to play with him, he teaches them how together they can create amazing art. Just […]
I have many names. I can be mysterious. People say I’m shy. Sometimes you can see me, sometimes you can’t. I always look right at you, but don’t always show my face. Most people just ignore me, but your life would be very different without me. Who am I? I’m the Moon! Come learn all […]
This exhilarating flight through a precise, virtual re-creation of our universe is an astounding visual adventure through space. Travel through our Solar System, out of our galaxy, and deep into intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Educational content designed for Grade 4 […]
Is Earth the only water world in our Solar System? Take an exciting space flight through our Solar System in search of water and water worlds like Earth. This trip to the planets includes the latest scientific theory on the formation of the solar system and planets as well as the most recent astronomical research […]
Saturday, March 8 at 3pm Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky tonight. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets, and any special celestial events that are coming up in the next month. For ticket pricing and details visit the Planetarium […]
Sunday, March 9 12Noon – 4:30pm Celebrate Pennsylvania’s 344th birthday with us! In celebration, general admission is free on Charter Day, Sunday, March 9. Explore Pennsylvania’s story with hands-on activities throughout the building. For our visitors with children 5 and under, a limited number of tickets are available for Curiosity Connection 45-minute play periods. Tickets […]