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North Museum of Nature & Science Let Your Inner Scientist Come Out to Play.™ Spark your child’s excitement and curiosity with a trip to the North Museum in Lancaster County, PA.
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Your family can explore engaging exhibits and fun, hands-on activities in an immersive informal learning environment. Now offering early education programming developed by certified teachers.

¬ Experience the first-of-its-kind SciDome Theater
¬ Visit our new Explore Nature Gallery
¬ Watch a live honeybee hive at work (Seasonal)
¬ Crawl into our awesome indoor giant discovery tree
¬ Make new friends in the Live Animal Room
¬ Explore the microscopic world with our HD magnifier
¬ Discover our latest exhibitions
¬ ...and more! For more information on the North Museum call (717) 358-3941, visit www.northmuseum.org or follow on Facebook (www.facebook.com/northmuseum), Instagram (https://instagram.com/northmuseum/).

Get Ready for Some Spooktacular Science!Saturday, October 24Things are getting spooky at North Museum! Along with the gr...
10/23/2026

Get Ready for Some Spooktacular Science!
Saturday, October 24

Things are getting spooky at North Museum! Along with the grand opening of our brand-new manufacturing exhibit, we're brewing up a frightfully fun day of science, surprises, and Halloween excitement with Spooky Science Day!

Get ready for some hair-raising experiments and hands-on fun! Make ghosts fly using static electricity, discover the chilling wonders of liquid nitrogen, and conjure up bubbling, fizzing cauldrons using the magic of chemistry! Plus, enjoy even more spooky science surprises throughout the day.

Costumes are encouraged, so dress up in your Halloween best and bring the whole family for a day packed with science, discovery, and plenty of candy!

Want to make your day even sweeter? For a small additional fee, become a mad scientist in our Make Your Own Chocolate activity! Choose from a variety of delicious toppings, create your own chocolate truffle, and watch as liquid nitrogen rapidly transforms your creation into a solid, tasty treat!

Join us this Saturday, October 24, for a spooktacular celebration of science, creativity, and discovery at North Museum!

Celebrate the spooky season with an evening of celestial wonders! Join North Museum at Millport Conservancy on Thursday,...
10/17/2026

Celebrate the spooky season with an evening of celestial wonders! Join North Museum at Millport Conservancy on Thursday, October 29, from 7:00–9:00 PM for a FREE night of stargazing!

Explore the night sky as we turn our telescopes toward dazzling stars, the magnificent rings of Saturn, and even Algol, the mysterious “Demon Star,” as it begins to dim during its celestial eclipse. If we're lucky, we might even catch a shooting star or two from the tail end of the Orionid meteor shower!

Costumes are encouraged, so dress up, bring a lawn chair, and settle in for a hauntingly good night of astronomy and discovery!

When: Thursday, October 29 | 7:00–9:00 PM

Where: Millport Conservancy

Admission: FREE and open to the public!

This event is weather permitting. In the event of unfavorable conditions, cancellation will be announced by 2:00 PM on October 29.

We've Got the Right Chemistry!Get ready to mix, build, and explore as we dive into the fascinating world of Chemistry at...
10/09/2026

We've Got the Right Chemistry!
Get ready to mix, build, and explore as we dive into the fascinating world of Chemistry at North Museum! Discover the science behind everyday reactions with To Be (Acidic) or Not to Be, explore how atoms come together in Build-a-Molecule, and get hands-on with our giant periodic table.

From tiny atoms to amazing chemical reactions, there's a whole world of science waiting to be discovered! Bring the whole family to North Museum and experience the wonders of chemistry firsthand. Your next science adventure starts here!

NEW EXHIBIT COMING THIS MONTH!𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 explores the surprising and somewhat hidden world of manufacturing...
10/07/2026

NEW EXHIBIT COMING THIS MONTH!

𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 explores the surprising and somewhat hidden world of manufacturing in our region and how manufactured goods intertwine with our everyday lives. The exhibit explores all of the major concepts of manufacturing from raw materials through the supply chain to finished products highlighting the people involved in each step of the process.

Working together to better our community.Participating in Manufacturing Day, North Museum Board President Richard Clark,...
10/03/2026

Working together to better our community.

Participating in Manufacturing Day, North Museum Board President Richard Clark, PhD and CEO Andrea Rush pictured with valued partners from Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and PA CareerLink® Lancaster County.

Thanks to all who took part in North Museum's Manufacturing Day event: Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, PA CareerLink, Kenvue, Woodstream, MANTEC PA, American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Machined Products Company, Starbucks, East Penn Mfg., Precision Cobotics, and Robotic WorX

Thank you to our sponsors: Arconic Foundation, Oak Tree Development Group, Machined Products Co, Lancaster County Workforce Development Board

TOMORROW!Discover the many ways STEM comes to life in today’s manufacturing industry! Students in grades 6–12 will meet ...
10/02/2026

TOMORROW!

Discover the many ways STEM comes to life in today’s manufacturing industry! Students in grades 6–12 will meet STEM professionals, explore educational and career pathways, and participate in hands-on activities that bring manufacturing to life. From engineering and skilled trades to data science, programming, robotics, and quality control, students will discover the wide range of careers and skills that power modern manufacturing and learn how their interests and talents can connect to exciting opportunities in the field.

Meet representatives from local manufacturers, including Precision Cobotics, MANTEC, Machined Products, Kenvue, AHF Products and more.

Cost: FREE! Register through the link below:
https://northmuseum.org/events/stem-career-constellation-series-manufacturing-day/

Thank you to our sponsors: Arconic Foundation, Oak Tree Development Group, Machined Products Co, Lancaster County Workforce Development Board

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨!Time is flying! 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 leaves the North Museum on September 29, so t...
09/25/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨!

Time is flying! 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 leaves the North Museum on September 29, so there’s still time to experience this fascinating exhibit before it’s gone. Get an up-close look at live insects, rare specimens, incredible insect anatomy, and of course, our giant mantis!

But when one exhibit flies away, another is ready to take its place...

We’re making room for a BRAND NEW exhibit arriving this October! Stay tuned. We’ll be sharing more very soon!

Look up and get ready to discover our closest neighbor in space! This week at the North Museum, we’re exploring the Moon...
09/25/2026

Look up and get ready to discover our closest neighbor in space! This week at the North Museum, we’re exploring the Moon, from its rocky surface and mysterious features to the science behind how it moves and what we see from Earth. Join us for hands-on activities that bring lunar science a little closer to home and discover why the Moon has fascinated humans for thousands of years.

One small step into the Museum could lead to one giant adventure!

Moon-themed activities continue through September 30th! 🌕

Fall into a fun-filled, flexible Pre-K adventure!It's the first day of fall, but our fall session of Nurture @ North is ...
09/22/2026

Fall into a fun-filled, flexible Pre-K adventure!

It's the first day of fall, but our fall session of Nurture @ North is well underway! With flexible scheduling options and trusted museum educators, Nurture @ North is the perfect way to keep little learners engaged all year long.

Register now before spots fill!

Fall Session: September 7th - December 18th
Winter Session: January 11th - March 11th

Millport Mondays are happening through October!

Learn more and register: https://northmuseum.org/preschool-programs/

Address

400 College Avenue
Lancaster, PA
17603

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17173583941

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