Designed for our youngest viewers. Join Astrid, a scientist, as she explores the 4 major features of Earth: Land, Water, Sky, and Life. See how these features work together to keep Earth a habitable world. While observing, Astrid will be exploring landforms, ecosystems, and the Water Cycle. A production of the Planetarium at The State […]
Experience one of the most momentous times in history. Discover the small steps and giant leaps made by the astronauts of Apollo 11 as they land on the Moon’s surface for the first time. A Production of the Jenks Planetarium Educational content designed for Grade 4 and up. For ticket pricing and details visit the […]
Designed for our youngest viewers. Join Astrid, a scientist, as she explores the 4 major features of Earth: Land, Water, Sky, and Life. See how these features work together to keep Earth a habitable world. While observing, Astrid will be exploring landforms, ecosystems, and the Water Cycle. A production of the Planetarium at The State […]
Wednesday, July 24 at 11:30am Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, but are actually not a fly or a bug, but a soft bodied beetle. Pennsylvania is home to more than 15 species of fireflies and this nocturnal insect family was chosen as a state symbol to represent Pennsylvania in 1988. Learn more about this […]
Wednesday, July 24 at 1:30pm Discover and play with the toys and games that became popular in Pennsylvania during the 1950s and 1960s. See if you can walk a Slinky down that stairs, test your hula hoop skills, play a round of Candyland and more. Family activities are included with general admission and designed for […]
Designed for our youngest viewers. Join Astrid, a scientist, as she explores the 4 major features of Earth: Land, Water, Sky, and Life. See how these features work together to keep Earth a habitable world. While observing, Astrid will be exploring landforms, ecosystems, and the Water Cycle. A production of the Planetarium at The State […]
Wednesday, July 25 at 11:30am Celebrate the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Discover the men and women from Pennsylvania that have participated in the games. Explore the science behind the summer sports. Create your own celebration symbol. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Thursday, July 25 at 1:30pm Tour Ecology Hall and learn more about Pennsylvania’s major ecosystems and some of the wildlife and plants that are found in each. Family gallery tours are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Friday, July 26 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 Eldredgeops rana, […]