Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum                      South Williamsport, Lycoming County

 

The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum is all about the excitement of Little League Baseball and Softball. From its humble beginnings in 1939 as a three-team league in Williamsport through today and millions of participants in scores of countries, the museum is a tribute to Little League, past and present.

 

Carnegie Museum of Art                                  Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

 

Carnegie Museum of Art boasts distinguished collections of contemporary art,19th century American art, Impressionist art, European & American decorative arts; the Heinz Architectural Center, dedicated to the collection, study, and exhibition of architectural drawing and models; the Hall of Architecture containing the largest collection of plaster casts of architectural masterpieces in America; and the marble Hall of Sculpture, replicating the interior of the Parthenon.

 

Carnegie Museum of Natural History         Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

 

Did you know the Carnegie Museum of Natural History contains the largest collection of Jurassic dinosaurs and the third largest collection of mounted, displayed dinosaurs in the United States?  And so many other cool things, like the Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems, the Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians, Polar World, the Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt, the Benedum Hall of Geology, and the Powdermill Nature Reserve.  This is a GREAT museum!

Brain Teasers 2 Exhibit      June 28-Sep. 12, 2010                    Lancaster, Lancaster County

Come to the North Museum of Natural History & Science and challenge your brain!  Over 20 mind-boggling challenges for all ages encourage family interaction as you team up to work on the puzzles. This exhibit is produced & toured by the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry and will only be in Lancaster until September 12!

 

Penn State All-Sports Museum                           University Park, Centre County

If you have kiddos who like sports and/or Penn State, a trip to the Penn State All-Sports Museum is a must!  Located on the bottom floor of Beaver Stadium, the museum has all kinds of great memorabilia on display, including John Cappelletti's Heisman Trophy, National Championship trophies, Olympic memorabilia (did you know over 125 Olympic athletes have come from Penn State?), larger-than-life photographs, and athletic equipment and uniforms.  There are tons of interactive exhibits, as well: feel what it is like to punch a leather-covered heavy bag, grip a discus, take on a wrestler, and hold turn-of-the-century footballs and other equipment.

Pennsylvania Military Museum     Boalsburg, Centre County

 

This museum is meant to preserve and honor Pennsylvania's military history from 1747 to the present.  Kids will be fascinated by the tanks and other military vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and equipment on display.

The museum is open Wednesdays thru Saturdays, 10 am - 4 pm, and Sundays, noon- 4 pm, from April thru October.  Admission is $6.00/adults and $4.00/kids ages 3-11.

contact:  814-466-6263

address:  Pennsylvania Military Museum, 602 Boalsburg Pike (South Atherton Street), Boalsburg, PA 16827

website:  http://pamilmuseum.org/Contact-Us/Contacts/

Quaint Corner Children's Museum                           Altoona, Blair County

 

Details and description of event  This hands-on children's museum features 14 theme rooms for children to explore, including the Amish Closet, Grandma's Attic, and the Audobon Room.  Kids will love the indoor sandbox, the animal room, the puppets, the stage, the crafts, and the science area!

The museum is only open on Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am - 5 pm.  It is available for parties and events 7 days a week.

contact:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 814-944-6830

address:  200 Union Ave., Altoona, PA 16601

website:  http://www.quaintcorner.org/

Johnstown Children's Museum                                      Johnstown, Cambria County

 

There is plenty to do at the Johnstown Children's Museum. And while you are there playing, you may learn a thing or two! There is a cool Water Area to learn about dams, a rooftop garden to learn the different types of plants in Pennsylvania, a steel mill play area and general store, PLUS, a huge reproduction of Yoder Hill, including mine tunnels to climb high toward the ceiling. Inside the "mine," kids will have the opportunity to dress up like coal miners, including hard hats with lights, orange vests, and (plastic) coal picks!

Lancaster Science Factory                                               Lancaster,  Lancaster County

 

Wow, this looks really cool!  The Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on, interactive technology and science center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. There are exciting exhibits relating to the physical sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics! And April 23rd to June 1st, the Math Midway is coming to town.

Hands-on House, Children's Museum                                        Lancaster, Lancaster County