Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 am Discover why over 50% of the nation’s edible mushrooms are grown in Pennsylvania. Taste test some of the most popular varieties. Create your own fungi identification chart. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 26 at 10:30am Red, yellow and blue…birds come in many colors. Bring your preschooler to Storytime to hear a reading of Birds by Kevin Henkes to learn about colors and create a painting with bird feathers. Storytime programs are designed for ages 3 to 5. The program is […]
Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6 at 3pm Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky tonight. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets, and any special celestial events that are coming up in the next month. For ticket pricing and […]
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 […]
Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6 at 3pm Join the Planetarium Director for a live chat exploring what you can see in the sky tonight. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets, and any special celestial events that are coming up in the next month. For ticket pricing and […]
I have many names. I can be mysterious. People say I’m shy. Sometimes you can see me, sometimes you can’t. I always look right at you, but don’t always show my face. Most people just ignore me, but your life would be very different without me. Who am I? I’m the Moon! Come learn all […]
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 […]
Wednesday, April 9 at 11:30 am Did you know that rocks are all around us? We build with them, we write with them and even brush our teeth with them. Discover about these everyday rocks and their many uses. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.
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 […]
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 […]
I have many names. I can be mysterious. People say I’m shy. Sometimes you can see me, sometimes you can’t. I always look right at you, but don’t always show my face. Most people just ignore me, but your life would be very different without me. Who am I? I’m the Moon! Come learn all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thursday, April 17 at 11:30 am Who is making that hooting sound at night? It might be a great horned owl, barred owl or any one of the eight species of owls that visit or nest in Pennsylvania during the winter. Learn more about the owls that inhabit our state and dissect an owl pellet to […]
Saturday, April 19 11:30am – 3:00pm For over 100 years, The Just Born Quality Confections has made some of Pennsylvania sweetest treats. Discover the history and science behind this fluffy springtime treat. Design your own paper craft basket with some of Pennsylvania’s favorite treats. Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all […]
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 […]
I have many names. I can be mysterious. People say I’m shy. Sometimes you can see me, sometimes you can’t. I always look right at you, but don’t always show my face. Most people just ignore me, but your life would be very different without me. Who am I? I’m the Moon! Come learn all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, April 23 11:30 am How do you recognize Earth Day? Reducing, reusing, and recycling throughout the year can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources. Join us to recycle paper by creating beads for jewelry, estimate how long it takes for items to decompose and learn what […]
Friday, April 25 at 11:30 am Often viewed as a pest, join Curiosity Kids 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 in […]
Friday, April 25 at 12:15 pm Pennsbury Manor is a reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate set on 43 picturesque acres along the Delaware River in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Join Doug Miller, site administrator of Pennsbury, as he shares stories of William Penn’s life and achievements. Presentations begin at 12:15 PM and are followed by a […]
Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 26 at 10:30am Red, yellow and blue…birds come in many colors. Bring your preschooler to Storytime to hear a reading of Birds by Kevin Henkes to learn about colors and create a painting with bird feathers. Storytime programs are designed for ages 3 to 5. The program is […]
I have many names. I can be mysterious. People say I’m shy. Sometimes you can see me, sometimes you can’t. I always look right at you, but don’t always show my face. Most people just ignore me, but your life would be very different without me. Who am I? I’m the Moon! Come learn all […]
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 […]
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 […]