North Museum of Nature & Science

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/).

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!May 27 & 30 @ 10am and 3pmJoin us for our hands-on program where curiosity and learni...
05/26/2026

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!

May 27 & 30 @ 10am and 3pm

Join us for our hands-on program where curiosity and learning come to life as Little Explorers and their grown-ups experiment and discover together. Every month, a trained facilitator will guide you through a new theme that sparks your child’s imagination while helping build critical skills through fun and interactive play.

Little Explorer and Me activities are included with general admission. We kindly ask that all who plan to attend pre-register on our website.

For the first time in the 73-year history of the North Museum Science & Engineering Fair (NMSEF), all three local finali...
05/21/2026

For the first time in the 73-year history of the North Museum Science & Engineering Fair (NMSEF), all three local finalists who advanced to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) returned home with awards! Competing in Phoenix against 1,725 students from 65 countries, Lancaster Country Day School senior Benedikt Kienle earned first place in Chemistry and received multiple international honors, while Hempfield High School senior Ethan Albright and Warwick High School senior Emily Stauffer each captured fourth-place finishes in their respective categories.

The achievement highlights both the strength of local student research and the community support behind it. More than 30 local businesses and individuals helped make the trip possible, creating an opportunity for students to connect with peers and leaders from around the world while showcasing Lancaster County innovation on an international stage. The North Museum Science & Engineering Fair continues its 73-year tradition of inspiring future scientists and engineers, with the next competition scheduled for March 11, 2027 at Millersville University and open to students across Lancaster and Lebanon Counties at no cost.

The North Museum Science & Engineering Fair has inspired young researchers for more than 73 years and remains completely free for participating students. Community support helps make opportunities like ISEF possible—opening doors for local students to explore, discover, and compete on a global stage.

https://northmuseum.org/history-made-nmsef-students-earn-international-honors/

Give your preschooler a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun with Nurture @ North at North Museum!...
05/19/2026

Give your preschooler a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun with Nurture @ North at North Museum! Running June 8 – August 28, this flexible preschool drop-off program combines the energy of a kids camp with engaging STEM and nature-based learning designed especially for young children. Each week introduces exciting new themes that spark curiosity while building confidence, creativity, and early learning skills in a warm, child-centered environment inspired by Montessori and Waldorf principles.

Mondays are now offered at North Museum and Millport Conservancy, where children can explore wildlife, plants, and the natural world across 75 beautiful acres of outdoor adventure.

With flexible scheduling options, trusted museum educators, and limited summer availability, Nurture @ North is the perfect way to keep little learners engaged all summer long.

Register now before spots fill!

For more info: northmuseum.org/preschool-programs/

Thank you to the team at Lancaster County Motors Subaru for stepping up to support STEM Education for children in our co...
05/19/2026

Thank you to the team at Lancaster County Motors Subaru for stepping up to support STEM Education for children in our community as the Automotive Sponsor at the 2026 Cosmic Bash!⁠
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Something exciting is in the works at the museum!Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be refreshing one of your favorite...
05/15/2026

Something exciting is in the works at the museum!

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be refreshing one of your favorite exhibits with updated experiences, new elements, and fresh opportunities for discovery.

Can you guess which one? Stay tuned for more details!

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺!Get ready to make a forecast for fun at the North Museum! Our upcoming Weather Theme ...
05/13/2026

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺!

Get ready to make a forecast for fun at the North Museum! Our upcoming Weather Theme invites curious minds of all ages to explore the exciting world of weather through hands-on activities, interactive experiments, and engaging discoveries throughout the museum. It’s a whirlwind of learning, exploration, and family fun you won’t want to miss!

This weekend's Planetarium shows:💫 Accidental Astronauts💫 Out There: Quest for Extrasolar Worlds💫 Night Sky Tour - Our L...
05/07/2026

This weekend's Planetarium shows:

💫 Accidental Astronauts
💫 Out There: Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
💫 Night Sky Tour - Our LIVE Astronomy Show

For showtimes and tickets: northmuseum.org/planetarium/

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL–MOM'S ENTER FREE!This Mother’s Day, May 10, moms enter with FREE ADMISSION to North Museum. PLUS en...
05/05/2026

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL–MOM'S ENTER FREE!
This Mother’s Day, May 10, moms enter with FREE ADMISSION to North Museum. PLUS enjoy some delicious pastries and a nice cup of coffee. Happy Mother's Day!

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱. All other Astronomy Day activities at North ...
04/23/2026

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱. All other Astronomy Day activities at North Museum are still happening!

Join us for 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

Saturday, April 25 from 10am–3pm at North Museum.

Activities include:
✨ Liquid nitrogen demos
✨ Moon slime
✨ Moon lander building & a moon lander competition
✨ Solar Observing (weather permitting)

Planetarium shows:
✨ One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure at 11am & 4pm
✨ Night Sky Tour at 1pm focusing on Moon Facts and the Artemis mission
✨ Night Sky Tour at 3pm focusing on moon lore

https://northmuseum.org/events/astronomy-day/

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

Website

https://linktr.ee/northmuseum, https://www.extragive.org/organizations/north-museum-of-scie

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