July 2021
StoryTime
Join us as we read Big Bad Bubble by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Solirieri. Discover bubbles are not so scary when you discover why they pop. Blow and Pop some of your own bubbles.
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Explore! Native Flowers and Plants of Pennsylvania
The flowers and plants that you choose to plant in your yard affect the environment. Explore how native plants contribute to the habitat of native animals while also competing with invasive and introduced plant species. This program is located in Nature Lab and is included with general admission.
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Curiosity Kids: Franklin’s Inventions
Join Curiosity Kids to discover Benjamin Franklin's inventions. Learn how these innovations helped Franklin with his everyday life, many we still use today. Test some of them out for yourself. Be Curious!
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Explore! Dichotomous Keys
A dichotomous key is an important scientific tool, used to identify different organisms, based the organism's observable traits. Explore the similarities and difference in animals and how to identify them by making choices. This program is located in Nature Lab and is included with general admission.
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Curiosity Kids: The Great-horned Owl
Join Curiosity Kids to discover the Great-horned Owl. Learn about the unique adaptations that make the owl a unique and successful predator throughout Pennsylvania. Create your own owl using found objects. Be Curious!
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Join us as we read Big Bad Bubble by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Solirieri. Discover bubbles are not so scary when you discover why they pop. Blow and Pop some of your own bubbles.
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Explore! Butterflies and Moths of PA
Lepidoptera in Pennsylvania are important ecologically as pollinators for flowering plants and an important link in the food chain. Explore more about the butterflies and moths found in our state. This program is located in Nature Lab and is included with general admission.
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Curiosity Kids: Living and Non-Living Things
Join Curiosity Kids to discover living and non-living things. Learn about the characteristics of living things and what living things need t survive. You will have a chance to test your knowledge of living and non-living things. Be Curious!
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Explore! TM Fowler’s Bird’s Eye Views
Join us as we Explore Pennsylvania's Landscape through the birds-eye views of T.M. Fowler. Examine the geography of Pennsylvania and how it effected our Industrial economy. Compare maps and images from 1900 to today. This program is included with general admission.
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Curiosity Kids: Wagons
Join Curiosity Kids to discover wagons. Learn about the different types of horse drawn vehicles that helped people travel throughout Pennsylvania. Play an interactive game in the Transportation Galley. Be Curious!
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