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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced its program schedule for March 2013: StoryTime, A Curiosity Connection Reading Series: State Museum volunteers and staff will continue the popular children's reading program on March 1 and March 8. The readings begin at 10 a.m. followed by a related play activity. Suggested for ages 3-5 years, but all ages can enjoy the reading. Free with museum admission. March 1 book:...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum will host another edition of its popular Artists Conversations series from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. Susquehanna Art Museum exhibits manager Amy Hammond and artist/photographer Kevyn Bashore will discuss Bashore's 365 day iPhone photography journal project. The project is featured in the exhibit "Where There is Light," on display through Feb. 17. This free program is being held in conjunction with 3(rd)...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced its program schedule for February 2013: Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit: In honor of the 150(th) anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, a rare copy of the document signed by President Abraham Lincoln is on exhibit at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Visiting hours for this exhibit are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. The...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced its program schedule for January 2013: Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit and Lecture: In honor of the 150(th) anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, a rare copy of the document signed by President Abraham Lincoln will be on display at The State Museum of Pennsylvania from Jan. 12 to Feb. 3, 2013. The proclamation copy is on loan to the museum by the Union League of...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Civil War 150, the state's official program commemorating the 150(th) anniversary of the Civil War, today announced the publication of a new book, "The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History." Written by a trio of memorabilia collectors documenting the Civil War in Pennsylvania, the paperback book presents a large selection of images, some of which have never before been published. The authors are...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced its program schedule for December 2012: Pennsylvania Watercolor Society's 33(rd) Annual International Juried Exhibition: This exhibition features the top 120 paintings chosen from nearly 600 entries. It includes works from the United States, Hong Kong, India and Canada. Paintings by Watercolor Society founding member Nicholas Ruggieri will also be on display. They were recently...
Mammoth Bones on Display for One Day Only: Oct. 17 HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania will present a rare opportunity to see the museum's newest acquisition, the "Moon Mammoth." The bones will be on display for one day only, Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the state museum's Dino Lab. The bones will then go into storage for scientific study. In addition to viewing the mammoth skeleton, visitors can meet the museum's paleontologists,...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced its program schedule for October 2012: The State Planetarium: Bigger, Brighter, Bolder! The State Museum premieres its exciting and newly-renovated "Planetarium XD," featuring the latest state-of-the-art Spitz SciDome projection technology. There are two brand new shows through December 30: "Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda" (pre-K to grade 2) A fun-filled...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania will host its fourth annual HomeSchool Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 28, offering a special program tailored for families and community organizations that teach in a home setting. HomeSchool Day visitors can choose from a variety of activities based on their needs and interests. Drawing from The State Museum's vast historical, natural and scientific collections, curators and...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Exhibit components from the Civil War Road Show will be installed at The State Museum of Pennsylvania after its final tour ends in September, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) said today. "Giving these components a home at The State Museum will allow a greater number of people to see and enjoy this important exhibit," said State Museum Director David Dunn. "They will enhance our existing Civil...
