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.
 

Wednesday, March 19
11:30am 

Victory Gardens

Throughout history many have helped support the cause, particularly during time of war. On the Homefront many planted victory gardens. The Pennsylvania based Burpee Seed Company produced many of the varieties that appeared in the gardens of WWI and WWII. Plant your own victory garden.

Friday, March 28
11:30am

The Great-horned Owl

Join Curiosity Kids to learn about Great-horned owls. We will be discussing what adaptations make owls unique, successful predators. Participants will also be creating their owl to take home.

Wednesday, April 2
11:30am 

PA Mushrooms

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.

Friday, April 4
10:30am

Storytime: Birds

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.

Wednesday, April 9
11:30am 

Rocks in Our Daily Life

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.

Thursday, April 17
11:30am 

Owls in Pennsylvania

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 find out what a barn owl ate!
 

Saturday, April 19
11:30am

Peeps

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 treat.

Wednesday, April 23
11:30am 

Reduce - Reuse - Recycle

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 vermicomposting is!

Friday, April 25
11:30am 

Rodents of PA

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 Pennsylvania.

Saturday, April 26
10:30am

Storytime: Birds

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.