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Various Dates

Various Dates

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Various Programs

Visit the Event Page of The State Museum for a full listing of programs.

Programs are included with general admission.
 

Sunday, February 25
2:30PM

Firefighting has played an important role in Pennsylvania’s story. Learn about the influence of Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians in establishing the Americas first volunteer fire department. Discover the innovations that have helped protect our towns and cities. Design your own fire logo.

Friday, March 1
10:30am

Join us we read Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand. Follow along with Mole and Bear as they greet Spring. Test your 5 senses and see what you can discover. Create your own scratch and sniff craft.

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.

Friday, March 8
11:30am

Join Curiosity Kids in Mammal Hall to explore engineering. Using everyday items, Curiosity ids will build structures to meet a need. Various engineering challenge stations will require participants to stack a wall or build a bridge. Challenge your engineering skills.

Thursday, March 14
11:30am

Discover the story of H. J. Heinz’s and one of Pennsylvania’s most successful companies. Learn why Pittsburgh was chosen for its headquarters. Learn the story behind Heinz 57 varieties and taste a few. Design your own product label.

Saturday, March 16
10:30am

Join us we read Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand. Follow along with Mole and Bear as they greet Spring. Test your 5 senses and see what you can discover. Create your own scratch and sniff craft.

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, March 20
11:30am

AH-CHOO! Did you know one sneeze can spread almost 20 feet? Yuck! Explore the causes, distribution and control of “germs,” such as bacteria and viruses as we explore more about epidemiology and create art in petri dishes!

 

 

 

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