Zoom in on nature as you discover how cool tools help you see the world in a whole new way Participation is FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House. All activities are held outdoors in our play garden. All programs are designed for adults and children to experience together. Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration required. Please note: These outdoor programs may be cancelled due to weather.

Cost: Free w/ museum admission

Ages: 2-10 w/ an adult

2-4PM (Drop-in)  on each day

Mothers and their young ladies may enjoy a memorable afternoon in the Rock Ford Barn with a tea party featuring tea, coffee and an assortment of catered sweets and desserts.
Children may bring their favorite doll with them to this event.
This event is suitable for children ages 5-12 years.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Jump into the pages of a favorite fairy tale as you help the three little pigs build their homes of straw, sticks and wood before the NOT-TOO-SCARY Big Bad Wolf tries to knock them down. Adults and children participate and learn together during this classroom activity. POP-IN anytime during the planned time. No pre-registration required.

FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House

Jump into the pages of a favorite fairy tale as you help the three little pigs build their homes of straw, sticks and wood before the NOT-TOO-SCARY Big Bad Wolf tries to knock them down. Adults and children participate and learn together during this classroom activity. POP-IN anytime during the planned time. No pre-registration required.

FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House

Calling all cars!  Report for duty and be prepared for some unexpected adventures as you cruise around town with Officer Friendly.  Ride a horse in the mounted patrol and search for clues to solve a mystery. These hands on experiences will earn you a badge, a hat and your very own radio.

This class is for 3, 4, & 5 year olds. $12 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Call 717-569-KIDS to preregister.

Class Times:

9:30-10:30a

10:45-11:45a

1:00-2:00p

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All systems are go as we blast off from the HOH space center on mission “Martian Rock”. Navigate with alien antennae as you hop on board our spacecraft for a tour of the solar system that is out of this world.

This class is for 3,4, & 5 year olds. $12 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Call 717-569-KIDS to preregister.

Class Times:

9:30-10:30a

10:45-11:45a

1:00-2:00p

Hands-On House

All systems are go as we blast off from the HOH space center on mission “Martian Rock”. Navigate with alien antennae as you hop on board our spacecraft for a tour of the solar system that is out of this world.

This class is for 3,4, & 5 year olds. $12 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Call 717-569-KIDS to preregister.

Class Times:

9:30-10:30a

10:45-11:45a

1:00-2:00p

Hands-On House

Today’s forecast calls for a “flurry of excitement” with Frosty and his friends.  Skate in your socks on our indoor ice rink.  Warm your tummy with snowman soup and make a snowman for your yard that will measure each snowfall this winter inch by inch.

This class is for 3-6 year olds. $12 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Please call 717-569-KIDS to preregister.

Class times:

1:00-2:00p for 3&4yo

2:30-3:30p for 5&6yo

Hands-On House

Today’s forecast calls for a “flurry of excitement” with Frosty and his friends.  Skate in your socks on our indoor ice rink.  Warm your tummy with snowman soup and make a snowman for your yard that will measure each snowfall this winter inch by inch.

This class is for 3,4 & 5 year olds. $12 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Please call 717-569-KIDS to preregister.

Class times:

9:30-10:30a

10:45-11:45a

1:00-2:00p

Hands-On House

Today’s forecast calls for a “flurry of excitement” with Frosty and his friends.  Skate in your socks on our indoor ice rink.  Warm your tummy with snowman soup and make a snowman for your yard that will measure each snowfall this winter inch by inch.

This class is for 3,4 & 5 year olds. $12 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Please call 717-569-KIDS to preregister.

Class times:

9:30-10:30a

10:45-11:45a

1:00-2:00p

Hands-On House