Blue Star Museums: Free Admission to Military Families
Date: Memorial Day Through Labor Day
In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,800 museums across America, the North Museum is proud to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families with military ID. Read More
Warren Jewellers "North" Star Diamond Necklace Now Available
Date: Through September
Celebrate our 60th "diamond" anniversary and show your support for the North Museum with the purchase of this dazzling diamond creation by Warren Jewellers. This designer necklace features a genuine diamond set in sterling silver designed after it's namesake inspiration. The "North" Star necklace retails for $97 and $20 from every sale is contributed to the North Museum by Warren Jewellers. Purchases can be made at Warren Jewellers.
Photography Exhibit: The Land of Fire and Ice
Date: Through June
Thirty travelers braved wind and rain to see the mid-Atlantic ridge, the wild city of Reykjavik and to live the sagas. This photography exhibit showcases images captured from these travelers’ experiences as they roamed Iceland.
The Land of Fire and Ice is on display at the North Museum of Natural History & Science. Admission to this exhibit is included in the price of admission to the museum.
Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for children (3-17). Planetarium programs are an additional $2.00 per person. Admission is FREE to museum members.
First Friday: $5 at 5 with the North Museum
Date: First Friday of the month
Time: Open until 7pm
The North Museum is the destination for family-friendly fun during First Fridays! Special planetarium shows and activities are included in the price of admission at just $5 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The planetarium will be open for self-guided star gazing from 5pm-5:30pm. Then embark on a celestial journey with the program Earth, Moon & Stars showing in the planetarium from 5:30pm-6pm. Both showings are sure to spark curiosity in adults and children of all ages.
Happy Father's Day: Free Museum admission for fathers with the purchase of guest admission
Date: Father's Day, June 16
Spend the day with Dad at the North Museum! Dads enjoy free admission to the Museum with the purchase of another guest. Planetarium shows are an additional cost. Offer valid, Father’s Day 2013 only, cannot be combined with other offers.
New Planetarium Shows Open
Date: June 22
Join us in the Planetarium this summer for new shows that are out-of-this-world! Dive into adventure with “Sea Monsters” and journey into space with “Earth’s Wild Ride”. For full descriptions and show times click here.
The North Museum: 60 Years and Counting
Date: July 1 through September
North Museum of Natural History & Science marks 60 years of inspiring life-long learning. Explore the history and future of the Museum with this multimedia exhibit. Significant turning points and personal stories are brought to life with video interviews and a collection of photography.
Museum and Planetarium CLOSED
Date: July 4
The Museum and Planetarium will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Diamond Discovery Day with Warren Jewellers
Date: July 10
Time: 11am - 2pm
Join the diamond experts from Warren Jewellers as they use real diamonds and family-friendly, hands-on activities to illustrate the history and impact of this dazzling gem. Activities are included in the price of general admission.
Members Summer Movie Series: “Ice Age 4”
Date: July 10
Time: 6 pm
Enjoy movie night at the North Museum! Members can bring up to two guests so bring a friend! Light refreshments will be available for purchase. RSVP to Kristi by email or phone at 717.291.4149. Guests must be a North Museum Member or the guest of a Member to attend this event.
Read, Touch & Discover Preschool Program
Date: Thursday from July 11- August 15
Time: 10:30 am
Read, Touch & Discover is especially designed to encourage young children to explore the world around them. Children will discover underground wonders from amazing creature and special treasures underfoot to underground animals and their homes. Each week features a different book that is brought to life with songs and hands-on exploration of real Museum collections. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. An adult is required to accompany children, older siblings welcome.
Bling Fling Weekend with Warren Jewellers
Date: August 3 – 4
Join the diamond experts from Warren Jewellers and local geologists for a dazzling weekend of family fun at the North Museum! Take a journey from rocks to riches with our newest exhibit, “Diamonds” and enjoy hands-on demonstrations and children’s activities as you unearth the story behind world’s most glorious gem. Activities are included in the price of general admission.
Members Summer Movie Series: “Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi”
Date: Aug 14
Time: 6 pm
Enjoy movie night at the North Museum! Members can bring up to two guests so bring a friend! Light refreshments will be available for purchase. RSVP to Kristi by email or phone at 717.291.4149. Guests must be a North Museum Member or the guest of a Member to attend this event.
Volunteer Picnic
Date: Aug 15
The North Museum wouldn’t be where it is today without our volunteers! Join us as we celebrate the countless contributions of the North Museum volunteers. Event is open to all North Museum volunteers and their families.
Exhibit Opening: “Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors”
Date: October 2013
What are comets and asteroids made of? Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? “Great Balls of Fire” has the answers in an out-of-this-world interactive experience.
A production of the National Center of Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute.
Save the Date
Starry Night 60th Anniversary Celebration
Date: Oct 18
Location: The Farm at Eagles Ridge
Join us for an evening under the stars with sparkling cocktails, stellar cuisine and astronomical entertainment as we honor some of the Museum's brightest stars. A formal invitation and ticket prices are to be announced.
Sensory Friendly Mornings at the North Museum
Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
Time: 9 am - 10 am
The North Museum is proud to offer Sensory Friendly Mornings for families of children with autism. Join us on the third Saturday of each month at 9 am to experience everything the museum has to offer in a sensory-comfortable setting. A low-volume planetarium show where children are welcome to talk and walk around, is included in the price of admission and will be shown at 10 am. Sensory picture maps are available in the lobby to help guide families through points of interest such as mystery box activities, exhibits and quiet rest areas. A picture map is also available online to help you prepare for your visit.
The museum will be open to the public at 10 am and sensory friendly families are welcome to explore the Museum for the full day.
Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for children (3-17) and FREE to Members. TSS are free of charge with the purchase of regular admission.The price of admission on Sensory Friendly Mornings includes the Sensory Friendly Planetarium showing at 10 am. Additional planetarium programs are an additional $2.00 per person.