Various Dates
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Various Programs
Visit the Event Page of The State Museum for a full listing of programs.
For Planetarium Shows at The State Museum, click here.
Unless otherwise noted, programs are included with general admission.
Planetarium shows are an additional cost if not a member of the State Museum of PA.
Friday, February 7
10:30am
Storytime
Henri-Emile Matisse was an artist who was best known for his paintings. When a serious illness confined him to a wheelchair, he began exploring color and shapes through paper cut-outs. Explore more about Matisse’s life through reading Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter and “paint with scissors” to create a collage with cut-out shapes.
Storytime programs are designed for ages 3 to 5. The program is included with general admission to the museum, but space is limited and served on a first come basis.
Wednesday, February 12
11:30am
Valentine's Day Traditions
Why are cupids, roses, and hearts part of valentines? Has red always been the favorite color? Discover the traditions behind Valentine’s Day and the role of Pennsylvania. Make your own traditional valentines.
Friday, February 14
11:30am
Valentine's Day
Join Curiosity Kids to learn about VALENTINE’S DAY. Why is red popular? What is a cupid? Why do people give Valentine’s cards? Discover these traditions and learn how to make your own Valentines.
Saturday, February 15
10 - 11:30am and 1:30 - 3pm
Chatting Through Time
Join us as we learn about how people have communicated with each other through history. Discover how people have used different innovations to share their ideas and thoughts with others. Create your own secret message using the same techniques used by General Washington at Valley Forge.
Wednesday, February 19
11:30am
Chair Shop
Join us as we discover the Chair Shop in the Village Square. Explore the many styles of chairs from the museum’s collection. Discover different types of techniques used to decorate chairs and create your own wood inlay design.
Friday, February 21
11:30am
Gravity
Join the Planetarium Director in Nature Lab to learn about gravity. Explore what gravity is and how it works. Participate in a bit of experimentation using gravity.
Saturday, February 22
10:30am
Storytime
Henri-Emile Matisse was an artist who was best known for his paintings. When a serious illness confined him to a wheelchair, he began exploring color and shapes through paper cut-outs. Explore more about Matisse’s life through reading Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter and “paint with scissors” to create a collage with cut-out shapes.
Storytime programs are designed for ages 3 to 5. The program is included with general admission to the museum, but space is limited and served on a first come basis.
