400 College Avenue - Lancaster, PA 17603-3393 Phone: (717) 291-3941
HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.




Scout Programs

Cub Scout Belt Loop Day / Webelos Scientist Activity Badge Workshop

Cub Scout Belt Loop Day

Calling all Cub Scouts! Don’t miss the opportunity to earn three Belt Loops in one day. Stations will be set up throughout the Museum with fun, hands-on activities designed to meet the requirements. Scouts must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, November 2
Noon - 4 p.m.

 Featured Belt Loops:      
Weather, Geography & Wildlife Conservation
Registration open and encouraged, but is NOT required to attend event.

Click HERE to register today.

 Cost: North Museum
Members 
      Potential North Museum members
(includes Museum admission)
For Scouts:  $3.00        $9.50
For Adults:  Free        $7.50
For Juniors, non-Cub Scouts (3-17)   Free        $6.50

Planetarium programs are an additional cost of $2.50 per person for potential North Museum members.
Cost for Belt Loop Day includes general Museum admission. Scouts and their families are encouraged to explore the Museum before or after the event.
 
Did you know?
Your regular museum and planetarium admission to Belt Loop Day can go towards the purchase of a North Museum family membership - providing you free admission to the North Museum and planetarium for a year plus so much more! (Belt Loop program fee of $3 not included)

  • Special discounts and coupons are not applicable for this program. 
  • Belt loop activities will be available from noon-4 pm but scouts can arrive at any time during regular business hours (10 am - 5 pm).
  • Please allow approximately two hours to complete all three Belt Loops
  • Scouts can earn any number of Belt Loops that are being offered.  Scouts don't have to complete requirements for all three.
  • Actual Belt Loops are to be provided by leader.
  • Scouts must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The Museum gift shop also has minerals for sale – most for under $5 – great for starting or adding to a collection needed for the Collecting Belt Loop.
  • Thanks to our community partners, you may find additional parking at one of the following locations
    • Lancaster Regional Medical Center near Walnut Street
    • The Long Home, 200 North West End Avenue
    • Lancaster Theological Seminary
    • College Avenue 

For more information, contact Mike Smith at msmith@northmuseum.org or 291-4315. 

Webelos Scientist Activity Badge Workshops

Bring out the inner scientist in your scout. Discover the Bernoulli Principle, Pascal’s Law, the effects of pressure, among many other things related to being a scientist. All requirements needed to earn the Scientist badge will be covered during the workshop with fun and engaging activities. Space is limited.

Two sessions to choose from:

Date: Friday, December 6, 2013     OR     Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 6 to 9 pm                                             Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Registration Deadline: November 29 Registration Deadline: November 30

Registration form available HERE.   Online registration with payment option coming closer to event.   

 Cost: North Museum
Members 
      Potential North Museum members
(includes Museum admission)
For Scouts:  $6.00        $12.50
For Adults:  Free        $7.50
For Juniors, non-Scouts (3-17)   Free        $6.50

Planetarium programs are an additional cost of $2.50 per person for potential North Museum members (Saturday ONLY) 

Please note the following.

  • Special discounts and coupons are not applicable for this program. 
  • Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Registration is required and is guaranteed when payment is received.
  • Only Webelos scouts may register for the workshop.  Please wear your uniform. 
  • Actual badges are to be provided by leader.
  • Scouts must be accompanied by an adult.  We require 1 adult for every 5 scouts.    
  • Thanks to our community partners, you may find additional parking at one of the following locations...           
    • Lancaster Regional Medical Center near Walnut Street
    • Lancaster College of Nursing Services (Longs Home) near Lime Street
    • Lancaster Theological Seminary
    • College Avenue

- For those who are attending the Saturday, December 7 workshop, we encourage you to consider to explore the Museum after the event as your admission to the Webelos Workshop does include general museum admission.    

For more information, contact Mike Smith at 
msmith@northmuseum.org or 291-4315.

Girl Scout Programs

The North Museum is in the planning stages of reconfiguring our Girl Scout Programs.  The Details will be posted here, but we'd also appreciate your feedback on Girl Scout programming. Please send us your suggestions to Mike Smith.