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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday, February 1 at 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 3 PM Brrr! If it is cold outside, then it might snow, but only if the conditions are just right. Find out how a snowflake forms, how much snow to expect in a Pennsylvania winter and make some “snow”! Family programs are […]
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 […]
Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. In his quest for answers, Coyote will help audiences discover the truth behind common astronomical misconceptions. This delightful, humorous production tackles many of the most baffling concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including: eclipses, lunar phases, the seasonal changing of 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 […]
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 […]
Coyote has razor-sharp wit, but he’s confused about what he’s seeing in the sky. In his quest for answers, Coyote will help audiences discover the truth behind common astronomical misconceptions. This delightful, humorous production tackles many of the most baffling concepts associated with the Earth-Moon-Sun system including: eclipses, lunar phases, the seasonal changing of constellations, […]
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 […]