Friday, August 2 & Thursday, August 22 at 1:30pm Join us to explore Pennsylvania topics while walking on the Giant PA Map! Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Friday, August 23 at 11:30 AM Often viewed as a pest, join us at 11:30AM in Nature Lab to explore the various rodents found in Pennsylvania. Explore why these sometimes destructive animals, like beavers and squirrels, can actually have a beneficial impact on the environment. Explore the skulls and pelts of these common rodents found […]
Black Holes uses the latest discoveries and observations to help us view the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated lighting to the super massive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy. Narrated by Liam Neeson Educational content designed for Grade […]
Friday, August 23 at 1:30 PM Join us to explore the life and times of William Penn and the founding of our Commonwealth. The tour includes: a brief history of Penn’s life, the 1681 Charter, Janet deCoux’s statue of Penn, and William and Hannah Penn’s portraits as well as other Museum highlights along the tour […]
Friday, August 2 & Saturday, August 24 at 10:30 AM Join us for Storytime as we read The Magic of Me: My Magical Foods by Becky Cummings and illustrations by Zuzana Svobodova. Discover the delicious fruits and vegetables that are grown in Pennsylvania. Design a farmer’s market with your favorite healthy foods. Storytime programs are […]
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 […]
Saturday, August 24 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM Join us as we discover the art created by Henry Chapman Mercer. Learn about the significance of the floor tiles at the State Capitol and learn how to assemble one. Create your own storytelling tile. Family activities are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Black Holes uses the latest discoveries and observations to help us view the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated […]
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 […]