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.
Thursday, August 28
1:30pm
General Store
Join us we learn about the General Store. Discover the items that people bought to care for their families as you “shop” from the past. Experience the toys and games families would have purchased.
Friday, September 5
10:30am
Storytime
Join us in Nature Lab for a Storytime reading of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by author Ryan T. Higgins. Following the reading, learn more about the Tyrannosaurus rex. Create your own Trex puppet to take home as a pet.
Storytime programs are designed for ages 3 to 5.
Thursday, September 11
11:30am
Art Mediums
Explore a variety of art mediums. While playing a game of Simon Says visitors will create their own piece of art using a variety of art mediums from crayons to pencils to fabric and paint and so much more.
Friday, September 12
11:30am
Wild Felines of Pennsylvania
Join Curiosity Kids in Nature Lab to discover the wild felines of Pennsylvania. Explore our current inhabitant, the bobcat, and learn why cougars no longer prowl the Pennsylvania landscape today. Also travel back to 56 million to 11,700 years ago and learn about the saber-toothed cat. Explore the skulls and pelts of these fascinating felines.
Curiosity Kids programs are designed for visitors age kindergarten to grade 2.
Sunday, September 14
2pm
Artist Conversation: Toni Kersey
Please join us for an in-person artist conversation held in the Art of the State gallery. During this discussion, fiber artist Toni Kersey will be sharing her background as well as the techniques and inspirations behind her fine art quilt Call and Response – Abidjan.
Thursday, September 18
11:30am
Football!
It’s time to enjoy one of our favorite pastimes…football. Discover the history and science behind the sport. Learn about the teams and players from Pennsylvania. Create your own teams football helmet.
Saturday, September 20
10:30am
Storytime
Join us in Nature Lab for a Storytime reading of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by author Ryan T. Higgins. Following the reading, learn more about the Tyrannosaurus rex. Create your own Trex puppet to take home as a pet.
Storytime programs are designed for ages 3 to 5.
Wednesday, September 24
11:30am
Fall Leaves
As Autumn begins, the leaves begin to fall off the trees. Take a closer look at leaves, learn about their structure and function, and create artwork using leaves.
Friday, September 26
11:30am
Apples
Autumn is a time to harvest one of Pennsylvania’s most profitable crops. Apples can be eaten fresh or preserved for the long winter. Discover the importance of this fruit, have fun identifying varieties and creating apples crafts.
Curiosity Kids programs are designed for visitors age kindergarten to grade 2.
