Preschool Programs

Little Explorer and Me

Dates: The last Wednesday of every month.

Little Explorer and Me is our program for preschool aged children and their caretakers. Learn about science and build your child’s curiosity, skills, and knowledge through play. Each activity is designed to be something caretakers can easily replicate at home using mostly everyday materials. Caretakers are welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee, chat with others and allow their children’s imaginations to run wild.

New topic every month! As part of our Early Childhood Initiative, this program is a place for local parents and caregivers to exchange tips and information in an informal setting. We provide the venue, the coffee, and introduce a topic like The Importance of Play or The Sound of Music. Children enjoy specially selected items that complement the museum’s monthly theme while parents receive resources and get to know each other. Discover how Duck, Duck, Goose and play dough can advance your child’s math and reading skills. Introduce the colors of the rainbow with prisms and butterflies from our collections.

This is a drop-in program and no preregistration is required.

Non-Members: Entry with general admission.

Members: FREE with Museum Membership ID.


Preschool Picasso with Marilyn

Dates: The first Saturday of every month

Does your Preschooler love art? Our newest early childhood program focuses on the connection between science and the visual arts. This program will provide visitors with unique art experiences as we teach various children various techniques. As children experiment and explore, they will not only explore scientific theory, but create some unique works of art along the way!

Marilyn Zenko has a background in STEM as an archeologist and is currently a Senior Client Development Specialist at Terracon.

This is a drop-in program and no preregistration is required.

Non-Members: Entry with general admission.

Members: FREE with Museum Membership ID.


STEM Storytime

STEM Storytime pairs the concepts and audience of our Preschool Programs with a live story presentation. This program provides preschoolers with new science and nature based concepts and vocabulary using the familiar tools of storytime and hands-on activities to further enhance new learning opportunities. Watch stories read by a member of the museum’s education team, or by one of our celebrity guests hosts like the Lancaster City Fire Chief, members of the Lancaster City Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster County Agriculture Council, and more!

Full STEM Storytime Catalogue with downloadable Activity Pack, click here.

This virtual program is a part of the North Museum @Home Series, available on our YouTube channel.

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