Rodents of PA
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 […]
Family Gallery Tour: William Penn
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 […]
Mercer Tiles
Saturday, August 24 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM Join us as we discover the art created by Henry Chapman Mercer. Learn about the significance of the floor tiles at the […]
Museum Closure
Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
While on a routine fossil-hunting expedition, The Zula Patrol turns up evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been traveling back in time to Earth’s prehistoric past to illegally dump her company’s toxic trash. The Zula Patrollers must find and catch her, before her actions cause catastrophic consequences. In the process, our heroes learn all […]
Constellations
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 […]
Seasons
We all know we have changes in our seasons, but why does this happen? Explore the causes for Earth’s change in seasons and the surprising role seasonal change plays in our life and history. A Production of The Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational content designed for Grade 5 & up. For ticket […]
Storytime
Friday, January 3 & Saturday, January 18 at 10:30 AM Join us for a Storytime reading of the Caldicott Award winning book Knight Owl written by Christopher Denise. Owl may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle. What Owl lacks in size, he makes up […]
Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
While on a routine fossil-hunting expedition, The Zula Patrol turns up evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been traveling back in time to Earth’s prehistoric past to illegally dump her company’s toxic trash. The Zula Patrollers must find and catch her, before her actions cause catastrophic consequences. In the process, our heroes learn all […]
Seasons
We all know we have changes in our seasons, but why does this happen? Explore the causes for Earth’s change in seasons and the surprising role seasonal change plays in our life and history. A Production of The Planetarium at The State Museum of Pennsylvania Educational content designed for Grade 5 & up. For ticket […]