Super Science Saturday (Activities at the Museum)
At the MuseumJoin us at the museum to meet our scientists and researchers to learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can do it too! 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Meet Geologist Albert Kollar at the Grand Staircase! He'll be giving an in-depth talk about the architecture and (natural) history behind the […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum (Activities at the Museum)
At the MuseumJoin us at the museum for Halloween fun including trick-or-treat bags with non-food goodies to take home! Collect stamps throughout the museum to claim your goodie bag while supplies last, […]
Super Science Saturday: Taking Flight
At the MuseumExplore the natural history of flight and learn how animals harness the wind and air for locomotion. Investigate flying specimens including birds and insects as well as prehistoric animals, like […]
Super Science Saturday: Egg Hunt
At the MuseumHunt for clues among dinosaurs, gems, and your favorite animals. Learn a little bit of science as you complete a scavenger hunt with a springtime goodie bag prize to take […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance Speaker: Ryan E. Emanuel Indigenous peoples often face barriers to participation in decision-making about their contemporary and ancestral territories. […]
Super Science Saturday: Slugs and Bugs
At the MuseumWhat do slugs and bugs have in common (other than rhyming names)? Find out at Super Science Saturday! Watch our Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches race, and learn about snails, slugs, insects, […]
Super Science Saturday: Rockin Minerals
At the MuseumLearn about some of the more than 30,000 specimens in our minerals collection! Look for your birthstone on display in Wertz Gallery, solve rockin’ clues about our specimens with a […]
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day 2021
At the MuseumWe love dinosaurs every day, but especially Jurassic Day! Explore the world premiere exhibition Dinosaur Armor on its last day at the museum, wander through Dinosaurs in Their Time, and […]
Super Science Saturday: Splish Splash
At the MuseumCool off from the summer heat and make a splash at the museum! Learn the stages of the water cycle, find out which animals have aquatic adaptations, and discover how […]
“What’s New” Scavenger Hunt
At the MuseumWe're always working behind the scenes to display new pieces in the museum. Can you find the most recent additions and a few favorites that have recently re-opened on your […]
Live Animal Encounter
At the MuseumLive Animal Encounters are temporarily paused. Our animals will return, and we invite you to check back soon.
Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover
At the MuseumMeet our dedicated scientists and researchers and learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can do it too! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Section […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
At the MuseumWander through our haunted halls as you search for clues to solve our scavenger hunt, reveal spooky specimens, and earn Halloween goodies. Costumes are encouraged; be sure to wear your […]
Super Science Saturday: Holidays Around the World
At the MuseumExplore holiday traditions from around the world with Jólakötturinn (Jóla for short), the Icelandic Yule Cat. Solve Jóla’s riddles on a scavenger hunt to earn goodies, learn how to play dreidel, and enjoy a memorable holiday afternoon at the museum. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, […]
Super Science Saturday: Polar Party
At the MuseumChill out and celebrate the coldest days of the year with your family at the museum! Follow a scavenger hunt of frosty clues to learn how plants and animals have adapted to survive in polar environments. Plus, try our rockhopper penguin rock course and chat with museum staff about polar bears and Dippy the dinosaur. […]
Super Science Saturday: We Love Nature
At the MuseumLooking for family-friendly things to do this February? Celebrate Palentine’s Day at the museum! Today is all about finding the pulse that connects us all. Get your own heart pumping by doing the waggle dance and trying other active challenges. Discover surprising examples of cooperation between different species—whether it’s ants caring for aphids or birds […]
Super Science Saturday: Monster Fish
At the MuseumWhat lurks in the deep? Explore the science and lore of elusive giant fish and discover their unique evolutionary advantages. Go on a fish-themed scavenger hunt through the museum and […]
Super Science Saturday: Egg-stravaganza
At the MuseumThe egg-citement returns with our annual springtime scavenger hunt and an egg-cellent line-up of things to do with kids! From tiny insects to giant dinosaurs, the museum has eggs and […]
Super Science Saturday: Poop, Guts, and Butts
At the MuseumAll across the animal kingdom – everybody poops! It is a little gross, but we promise to keep it clean as we take a closer look at guts and digestion […]
Live Animal Encounters
At the MuseumLive Animal Encounters run daily from 1:30-2pm in the Earth Theater, located in Discovery Basecamp. Led by knowledgeable museum staff, encounters feature 4 live animal ambassadors, a mix of reptiles, birds, mammals and invertebrates, from all around the world. Learn about the natural history, adaptive behaviors and unique stories of animal ambassadors that call our […]
