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 […]
Wednesday, July 10 at 11:30am 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 traditional painting methods! Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to […]
Wednesday, July 10 at 2pm Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14 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 […]
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 […]
Thursday, July 11 at 11:30am 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 travels the Keystone Corridor. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages. Image courtesy of Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to […]
Friday, July 12 at 11:30am Explore The State Museums General Store. Discover the items that people bought to care for their families as you “shop” from the past. Experience the toys and games families would have purchased. Curiosity Kids programs are designed for visitors age kindergarten to grade 2. Programs are free, but space is […]
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 […]