Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 AM Join us in the First Floor Hands-on Room for a Storytime reading A Home in the Barn written by Margret Wise Brown and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Follow along as our farmer prepares the barn for winter. Fill your barn with our animal craft. Storytime […]
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 Educational content designed for Grade 4 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are constellations? How were they created? These are just two of the questions covered about these images in the night sky. Learn about what a constellation really is, who is responsible for creating them, and see what images we find around the globe. Explore each season and find out the basic constellations you can […]
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 Educational content designed for Grade 4 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, November 6 10:00AM – 12Noon Explore Pennsylvania’s role in the American Civil War. Discover the people, places, and events that played a role in this pivotal event in America […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
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 […]
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 […]
Friday, November 8 at 11:30 AM Join Curiosity Kids in Nature Lab to explore density. What is it and how does it work? Through self-experimentation, see if you can discover […]
November 8, 9 & 10 at 3:00PM Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky tonight. Learn about the basic motions of […]
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 […]
Saturday, November 9 11:30AM – 3:00PM Explore the daily life as a soldier throughout Pennsylvania’s history. Participate in hands-on activities to learn how soldiers provided for their everyday needs as […]
November 8, 9 & 10 at 3:00PM Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky tonight. Learn about the basic motions of […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
November 8, 9 & 10 at 3:00PM Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky tonight. Learn about the basic motions of […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
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 […]
Wednesday, November 13 at 11:30 AM Explore innovations that have helped people light up the night. Discover how different cultures have found ways to not just light the night but […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
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 […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
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 […]
Friday, November 15 at 12:15 PM Forests get sick too! With the recent focus on pandemics and diseases that have affected humans, did you ever wonder what would make a […]
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 […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
What are constellations? How were they created? These are just two of the questions covered about these images in the night sky. Learn about what a constellation really is, who […]
Sunday, November 17 at 1:30PM Quilting Life and Fabric: A Discussion of Fiber Art with Jill C. Good, Marissa McHugh and Jamee Pemberton Please join artists Jill C. Good, Marissa […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
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 […]
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 […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
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 […]
Friday, November 22 at 11:30 AM Join us in Nature Lab to explore the Wild Turkey. Learn about this unique bird and its lifestyle here in Pennsylvania. Participants will have […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
What are constellations? How were they created? These are just two of the questions covered about these images in the night sky. Learn about what a constellation really is, who […]
Saturday, November 23 at 11:30AM – 3:00PM When you hear that distinctive gobble, gobble sound, you know that a turkey is nearby. Turkeys are found throughout Pennsylvania’s forests, and sometimes we […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
What are constellations? How were they created? These are just two of the questions covered about these images in the night sky. Learn about what a constellation really is, who […]
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, November 27 at 11:30 AM Discover the Pennsylvania traditions that have helped celebrate Thanksgiving. Learn about our role in food, parades, football and shopping. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter constellation Orion, the great hunter and his companions in the night sky. Educational content designed for Pre K to Grade 1. For ticket pricing and […]
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 Educational content designed for Grade 4 […]
Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM When you hear that distinctive gobble, gobble sound, you know that a turkey is nearby. Turkeys are found throughout Pennsylvania’s forests, and sometimes we even see them in our backyards. Learn more about the eastern wild turkey in Pennsylvania and make a turkey to take home! Family programs […]
Friday, November 29 at 1:30 PM Black bear, beavers and deer…oh my! Touch furs, hold antlers, view skulls and ask questions during a tour of Mammal Hall. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
For our younger viewers, this fully animated cartoon, narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, takes a light-hearted look at the myths and stories associated with the winter […]
What are constellations? How were they created? These are just two of the questions covered about these images in the night sky. Learn about what a constellation really is, who […]