North Museum of Nature and Science

So Much to Experience This Month

With new themed-activities each month, planetarium shows and rotating exhibits there is always something happening at the North!

NEW SUMMER HOURS

More time to explore? Yes please! From now through the end of August, we will be extending our weekend hours to 10am to 5pm, giving you two extra hours to explore.

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JULY PLANETARIUM SHOWS

Learn all about our moon and the universe this July with our new planetarium line-up. Check out Max Goes to the Moon at 11am and From Earth to the Universe at 2pm! Special showings of Big Bird on the 27th and 31st.

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NOW OPEN!

This summer, take a journey through three different marine environments around the Atlantic Ocean in our latest exhibit!

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Join the North Museum Community!

Whether you attend one of our special events, become one of our valued members or just visit North Museum, you will enjoy our interesting collections, live animals and hands-on activities and come back again and again!

Become a Member

Membership in North Museum is available to individuals, families, grandfamilies and seniors. Members enjoy special perks such as free planetarium shows and entrance to the museum and advance notice of special events, plus much, much more.

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Events

Every month at North Museum features a different theme designed to educate, inspire and entertain both adults and children. Special events occur regularly and are focused on the family experience in enjoying all aspects of science and nature.

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Donate

Of course, there are many ways for those who are interested in keeping the museum experience alive to contribute through the year through donations, planned giving and special events. Many of our programs offer special sponsorship opportunities.

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Explore the Universe with our astronomy experts.

South Central Pennsylvania’s largest Planetarium

From deep inside the Earth’s core to the outer limits of our universe, explore the cosmos up close in an immersive experience and unique perspective within South Central Pennsylvania’s largest Planetarium, the SciDome Theater. Our team of talented Planetarium Educators showcases the beauty, wonder, and mystery that lies within our universe.