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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
Wednesday, October 2 As part of PA Healthy Lands Week, The State Museum is offering free general admission to Commonwealth Employees. Employees must check in at the front desk and have their Commonwealth badge available. Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week Our Commonwealth’s unique natural, historical, and cultural resources make it a wonderful place to live, work, […]
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Educational content designed for Pre K to Grade 1. For ticket pricing and details visit the […]
Wednesday, October 2 at 11:30AM Who do you want to learn about? Owls! Learn more about the owls that inhabit the Commonwealth, the adaptations that help them survive and dissect […]
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 […]
The impulse to strike out into the unknown, to see what’s over the horizon, is as old as humanity. Today, whole new horizons beckon. Astronomers are racing to find habitable […]
Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the age-old tale of the beautiful, but unfortunate, Princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a […]
Thursday, October 3 at 11:30am It’s time to “Ring the Bell” and celebrate Red October as the Phillies kick off the playoffs. Explore Pennsylvania’s significant role in the development of […]