Chatting through Time
Chatting through Time
Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30am Join us as we learn about how people have talked to each other through history. Discover how people have used different innovations to share their […]
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Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light
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 […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
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Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Trailer: Passport to the Universe Educator’s […]
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Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
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 […]
Oasis in Space
Oasis in Space
Is Earth the only water world in our Solar System? Take an exciting space flight through our Solar System in search of water and water worlds like Earth. This trip […]
Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light
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 […]
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Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light
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 worlds, but if we find one, how will we ever get there? What rocket designs might one day conquer the voids of space? How far […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Trailer: Passport to the Universe Educator’s […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Trailer: Passport to the Universe Educator’s […]
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Holiday Traditions of 1950s and 1960s
Holiday Traditions of 1950s and 1960s
Wednesday, December 10 at 11:30am Join us as we discover the holiday traditions, decorations, and toys of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Created your own glittery ornament. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
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Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
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Curiosity Kids: The Winter Solstice
Curiosity Kids: The Winter Solstice
Friday, December 12 at 11:30am Join Curiosity Kids to discover the importance of the Sun and how ancient cultures were far more aware of the Sun and its impact on our lives. Discover the motions of the Sun and their impacts on Earth. Celebrate these solar revelations by making your own symbols of the Winter […]
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Virtual Program: PA’s Native Evergreens
Virtual Program: PA’s Native Evergreens
Friday, December 12 at 12:15pm The name Pennsylvania means “Penn’s Woods”. Pennsylvania’s forests include a variety of evergreen species, including trees and shrubs like Eastern White Pine, Eastern Hemlock, Mountain Laurel and Juniper. You may even have an evergreen tree in your home! Join Andrew Rohrbaugh, forest health supervisor with the Department of Conservation & […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
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 […]
Oasis in Space
Oasis in Space
Is Earth the only water world in our Solar System? Take an exciting space flight through our Solar System in search of water and water worlds like Earth. This trip […]
Season of Light
Season of Light
This traditionally styled holiday show takes a look at astronomy and holiday traditions. Explore the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. […]
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Season of Light
Season of Light
This traditionally styled holiday show takes a look at astronomy and holiday traditions. Explore the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
Season of Light
Season of Light
This traditionally styled holiday show takes a look at astronomy and holiday traditions. Explore the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. […]
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Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
2 events,
Season of Light
Season of Light
This traditionally styled holiday show takes a look at astronomy and holiday traditions. Explore the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
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Curiosity Kids: Holiday Traditions of 1970s and 1980s
Curiosity Kids: Holiday Traditions of 1970s and 1980s
Friday, December 19 at 11:30am Join us as we discover the holiday traditions that were celebrated during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Play with toys and games of the era and […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 […]
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Tree Rings
Tree Rings
Saturday, December 20 1:00pm – 3:00pm The rings that form inside of a tree tell the history of the the tree’s growth. If you were a tree what would your rings look like? Learn about the science of dendrochronology and make a hanging ornament using a tree slice that tells your story. Family activities are […]
Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
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 […]
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Season of Light
Season of Light
This traditionally styled holiday show takes a look at astronomy and holiday traditions. Explore the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. Although it is the coldest and darkest of seasons, this time of year also holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Trailer: Passport to the Universe Educator’s […]
Season of Light
Season of Light
This traditionally styled holiday show takes a look at astronomy and holiday traditions. Explore the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. Although it is the coldest and darkest of seasons, this time of year also holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. […]
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Museum Closure
Museum Closure
The Museum will be closed Wednesday, December 24 -Friday, December 26. We will re-open with regular hours Saturday, December 27.
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Museum Closure
Museum Closure
The Museum will be closed Wednesday, December 24 -Friday, December 26. We will re-open with regular hours Saturday, December 27.
1 event,
Museum Closure
Museum Closure
The Museum will be closed Wednesday, December 24 -Friday, December 26. We will re-open with regular hours Saturday, December 27.
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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
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 […]
Oasis in Space
Oasis in Space
Is Earth the only water world in our Solar System? Take an exciting space flight through our Solar System in search of water and water worlds like Earth. This trip to the planets includes the latest scientific theory on the formation of the solar system and planets as well as the most recent astronomical research […]
Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light
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 worlds, but if we find one, how will we ever get there? What rocket designs might one day conquer the voids of space? How far […]
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New Year’s Traditions
New Year’s Traditions
Sunday, December 28 1:00pm – 3:00pm Get ready to ring in the New Year! Explore the history and traditions of the New Year in Pennsylvania. Create a uniquely Pennsylvania countdown clock. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light
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 worlds, but if we find one, how will we ever get there? What rocket designs might one day conquer the voids of space? How far […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Trailer: Passport to the Universe Educator’s […]
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Noon Year’s Celebration
Noon Year’s Celebration
Wednesday, December 31 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Museum visitors can ring in the New Year at this family-friendly event. Activities include crafts, trivia games, dancing, and the famous firefly and streamer drop at noon. Admission for this special event day is $6 per person ages 1 and up. Special event tickets are available, in […]
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Museum Closing Early
Museum Closing Early
The Museum will close immediately following Noon Years event at 12pm Wednesday, December 31.
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
As part of the Noon Years Celebration December 31st. Passport to the Universe will be showing at 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, & 11:30am. 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 intergalactic space to answer […]
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Color!
Color!
Friday, January 2 10:00am – 12:00pm If you begin with the colors red, yellow and blue…what other colors can you make? Experiment by combining primary colors to create art using some not so traditional painting methods! Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Daily Life in Colonial PA
Daily Life in Colonial PA
Friday, January 2 10:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:00pm Discover hands-on objects that explore daily life in colonial Pennsylvania. Try your hand at carrying water or churning butter. Dress in the fashions of the day and play with period toys and games. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
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 […]
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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
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 […]
Oasis in Space
Oasis in Space
Is Earth the only water world in our Solar System? Take an exciting space flight through our Solar System in search of water and water worlds like Earth. This trip to the planets includes the latest scientific theory on the formation of the solar system and planets as well as the most recent astronomical research […]
Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light
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 worlds, but if we find one, how will we ever get there? What rocket designs might one day conquer the voids of space? How far […]
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Faster Than Light
Faster Than Light
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 worlds, but if we find one, how will we ever get there? What rocket designs might one day conquer the voids of space? How far […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Trailer: Passport to the Universe Educator’s […]
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe
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 intergalactic space to answer the question, “Where are we in the universe?” Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks Trailer: Passport to the Universe Educator’s […]
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