Exploration Sky
Exploration Sky
Designed for our youngest viewers. Join Astrid, a scientist, as she explores the sky. While observing the sky learn about the motions of the Sun and Earth, clouds, rainbows, stars, […]
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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 […]
Exploration Sky
Exploration Sky
Designed for our youngest viewers. Join Astrid, a scientist, as she explores the sky. While observing the sky learn about the motions of the Sun and Earth, clouds, rainbows, stars, […]
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Exploration Sky
Exploration Sky
Designed for our youngest viewers. Join Astrid, a scientist, as she explores the sky. While observing the sky learn about the motions of the Sun and Earth, clouds, rainbows, stars, […]
Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Compass, Calendar, and Clock
Our ancients learned the sky is not just a thing of beauty, but also our window for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the […]
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Stargazing: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat
Stargazing: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat
Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 at 3pm Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Curiosity Kids: It’s Alive! Living & Non-living Things
Curiosity Kids: It’s Alive! Living & Non-living Things
Friday, June 7 11:30am Join Curiosity Kids in Mammal Hall to explore what the difference is between living and non-living things. Discuss the characteristics of living things and what living […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Stargazing: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat
Stargazing: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat
Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 at 3pm Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
Black Holes
Black Holes
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 […]
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Stargazing: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat
Stargazing: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat
Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 at 3pm Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Victorian Toys and Games
Victorian Toys and Games
Wednesday, June 12 at 1:30pm Discover and play with the toys and games that became popular in Pennsylvania’s Industrial era. Learn about the revolutionary materials that produced the first mass […]
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Family Gallery Tour: Mammal Hall
Family Gallery Tour: Mammal Hall
Thursday, June 13 at 11:30am Black bear, beavers and deer…oh my! Touch furs, hold antlers, view skulls and ask questions during a tour of Mammal Hall. Family gallery tours are […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Geography of Pennsylvania
Geography of Pennsylvania
Friday, June 14 at 11:30am Join us in the Allegheny Room on the Ground Floor to explore the Geography of Pennsylvania. Discover the states landforms and rivers and trek across […]
Family Gallery Tour: William Penn
Family Gallery Tour: William Penn
Friday, June 14 at 1:30pm 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 […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Fun in the Sun
Fun in the Sun
Saturday, June 15 10am & 1pm Join us as we explore the power of the sun. Discover how we can use the sun’s rays to create a variety of fun […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
Black Holes
Black Holes
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 […]
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Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
Black Holes
Black Holes
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 […]
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Moses Williams
Moses Williams
Wednesday, June 19 11:30 & 1:30pm Discover the story of how Philadelphia slave Moses Williams bought his freedom by creating silhouettes at the Peale Museum. Explore Pennsylvania’s Gradual Abolition Act […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Family Gallery Tour: Ecology Hall
Family Gallery Tour: Ecology Hall
Thursday, June 20 at 1:30 pm Tour Ecology Hall and learn more about Pennsylvania’s major ecosystems and some of the wildlife and plants that are found in each. Family gallery […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Curiosity Kids: Bubbles
Curiosity Kids: Bubbles
Friday, June 21 at 11:30am Join Curiosity Kids in Memorial Hall to explore how bubbles are formed and keep their shape. Discuss the role evaporation and surface tension as we […]
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Virtual Program: Snakes of Pennsylvania
Virtual Program: Snakes of Pennsylvania
Friday, June 21 at 12:15pm Did you know that there are 21 different species of snakes in Pennsylvania and only three of them are venomous? Join Kathy Gipe, herpetologist and […]
Giant PA Map
Giant PA Map
Friday, June 21 at 1:30pm Join us to explore Pennsylvania topics while walking on the Giant PA Map! Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
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Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
Black Holes
Black Holes
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 […]
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Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
Black Holes
Black Holes
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 […]
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Scherenschnitte
Scherenschnitte
Wednesday, June 26 at 11:30am Scherenschnitte is the art of papercutting. Pronounced “sheer-en-shnit-ah,” this German word means “scissor cuts.” Whether you have cut folded paper into a snowflake design or […]
Why 57? Discover Heinz
Why 57? Discover Heinz
Wednesday, June 26 at 1:30pm Discover the story of H. J. Heinz’s and one of Pennsylvania’s most successful companies. Learn why Pittsburgh was chosen for its headquarters. Learn the story […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Family Gallery Tour: Geology Hall
Family Gallery Tour: Geology Hall
Join us on this family friendly tour of Geology Hall and explore Pennsylvania’s rocks and minerals. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Travel by Land, Air and Water
Travel by Land, Air and Water
Thursday, June 27 at 1:30PM Take a trip back in time and discover the vehicles that helped us explore post-war Pennsylvania and beyond. Discover how the Scotty Trailer, Piper Cub […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Family Gallery Tour: Mammal Hall
Family Gallery Tour: Mammal Hall
Friday, June 28 at 1:30pm Touch a beaver pelt, hold white-tailed deer antlers and view a black bear skull during a tour of Mammal Hall. Find out more about what […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
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Shellebrate PA Turtles
Shellebrate PA Turtles
Saturday, June 29 at 10am & 1pm Turtles are our oldest living reptiles and have remained practically unchanged since they have been in existence. Some species are fully aquatic, never […]
Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
Black Holes
Black Holes
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 […]
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Exploration Earth
Exploration Earth
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 […]
Black Holes
Black Holes
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 […]