Science & History Days

Allegheny County - Carnegie Museum of Natural History

• Date & Time - November 10th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

• Meeting Location - Sign-in with Insight staff between 12:00pm - 12:30pm at the main entrance of the museum.

• Insight PA Contact - Kristin Seidel, Community Engagement Coordinator (krseidel@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family/household. Additional tickets at the group discounted rate of $12 can be purchased at the Insight sign-in table ($12 cash/exact amount). Credit card transactions would need to be done at the general admission price, directly from the museum. 

• Lunch - Insight PA will provide a lunch voucher to the Fossil Fuel Café during the event for all attendees. 

• Additional Information - The Carnegie Museum of Natural History collects and cares for specimens and artifacts that document the history of life on Earth. Join us as we embark on a museum quest about diverse cultures. The self-paced, scavenger hunt-styled learning activity guides learners through exhibits to practice critical thinking skills. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the various highlighted exhibits throughout the museum.

• Address - 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 

• Website - https://carnegiemnh.org

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Thursday, November 2nd!

Erie County - Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend

• Date & Time - November 17th, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

• Meeting Location - Sign-in with Insight staff between 12:30pm - 12:45pm at the main entrance of the Dobbins Dining Hall.

• Insight PA Contact - Kristin Seidel, Community Engagement Coordinator (krseidel@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the admission cost and lunch for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets must be purchased directly from Kristin Seidel at sign-in.

• Lunch - Insight PA will provide a buffet lunch at Dobbins Dining Hall from 12:30pm - 1:30pm for all attendees.

• Additional Information - We will start off our trip with lunch at Dobbins Hall and then head over to the Fasenmyer Building for some science fun! Our students will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on STEAM project with members of Penn State Behrend's Engineering department. There will be various hands-on activities geared to specific grade bands. Then we will head to the planetarium for a look at the stars!

• Address - Penn State Behrend Campus

  • • • Dobbins Dining Hall - 4701 College Drive, Erie, PA 16563 

      • Fasenmyer Building - 4205 College Drive, Erie, PA 16563 

• Website - https://behrend.psu.edu/school-of-science/programs-events/yahn-planetarium

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Thursday, November 2nd!

Centre County - Penn State Berkey Creamery, Beaver Stadium, and All-Sports Museum

• Date & Time - December 8th, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

• Meeting Location - Sign-in with Insight PA staff between 11:45am - 12:15pm at the main entrance of the Berkey Creamery. Please note, this is a three part event.  We will start at the creamery and proceed to the Beaver Stadium/museum.

• Insight PA Contact - Kristin Seidel, Community Engagement Coordinator (krseidel@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the cost of one ice cream for all attendees. Insight PA will also cover the cost of admission for the stadium tour and museum for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets for the stadium tour and the museum must be purchased directly from Kristin Seidel at sign in. The cost is $15 (cash/exact amount).

• Additional Information - Over the last 150 years, the Creamery has been an important Penn State landmark and a world leader in dairy production and food science. Insight students will participate in Penn State's self-guided video tour highlighting the 12 step process from cow to cone.  After sampling some of the amazing ice cream, our families will head over to Beaver Stadium for a private tour. The tour will include the media room, locker room, team tunnel & field walkout, Gate A (Nittanyville), Letterman’s Club, and the Mount Nittany Club. We will round out our afternoon by walking through the Penn State All-Sports Museum and explore the athletic history and heritage of one of the greatest universities in the nation. 

• Addresses:

  • • Berkey Creamery - 119 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

    • Penn State All-Sports Museum - 1 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA 16802 

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Thursday, November 30th!

Northampton/Lehigh County - Da Vinci Science Center

• Date & Time - November 3rd, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

• Meeting Location - Sign-in between 12:00pm - 12:30pm at the main entrance. Look for Insight PA staff.

• Insight PA Contact - Kristin Seidel, Community Engagement Coordinator (krseidel@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets must be purchased directly from Da Vinci Science Center at the general admission price.

• Lunch - Insight PA will provide a pizza lunch during the event for all attendees.

• Additional Information - The Da Vinci Science Center is passionate about providing a fun learning experience to students of all ages. Their popular exhibits, hands-on workshops, and live science shows will encourage our students to think like scientists and engineers. During our visit, Insight PA students will get to explore Jack-O-Lantern Lane and the Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious exhibit.  Our students will have the opportunity to participate in a hands on workshop and view a live science show.

• Address - 3145 Hamilton Blvd Bypass, Allentown, PA 18103

• Website - https://www.davincisciencecenter.org/

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Thursday, October 26th!

Lackawanna County - Electric City Aquarium

• Date & Time - December 15th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

• Meeting Location - Sign-in between 12:00pm - 12:30pm at the main entrance of the aquarium. Look for Insight PA staff.

• Insight PA Contact - Kristin Seidel, Community Engagement Coordinator (krseidel@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets must be purchased directly from the Electric City Aquarium at the general admission price.

• Lunch - Insight PA will provide a pizza lunch during the event for all attendees.

• Additional Information - The Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den showcases animals from both land and sea. With a dedication to education and conservation, their 20,000+ square foot facility has been carefully planned to accommodate each member of their animal, reptile, and fish “family”. While Insight students visit the aquarium, they will have the opportunity to speak with a marine biologist, attend an education program, and participate in a reptile show.

• Address - 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

• Parking - The Aquarium is located inside the Marketplace at Steamtown on the first floor in the center atrium. There is a heated parking garage with a multi-level extension located underneath the building that is accessible via Lackawanna Avenue and South Washington Avenue. Parking is free with validation; tickets can be validated in the gift shop. 

• Website - https://electriccityaquarium.com/

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Thursday, December 7th!

Dauphin County - The State Museum of Pennsylvania 

• Date & Time - November 17th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm 

• Meeting Location - Meet at the group entrance located on North Street, closest to the bus loading zone. Look for Insight PA staff and the glass doors at the bottom of the stairs near the replica of The Liberty Bell 

• Insight PA Contact - Courtland Handy, Community Engagement Coordinator (cohandy@insightpa.org)

• Cost -  Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets can be purchased the day of the event directly from The State Museum for $4.00 per person.

• Additional Information - Are you ready for an exciting trip to the State Museum of Pennsylvania? Join us and learn about how Pennsylvania got its name, "Penn's Woods", which represents the special bond between the state's people and its land. Explore the museum's featured exhibits on each floor and discover how this relationship of people and place has shaped the state's art, science, and culture. We are currently working out lunch arrangements - more information will be shared with attendees closer to the date of the event.

• Address - 300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA  17120

• Website - https://statemuseumpa.org

• Parking - Visit this page on the State Museum's website for parking information.

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Friday, November 10th!
  
  

Dauphin County - Whitaker Center 

• Date & Time - December 15th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm 

• Meeting Location - Meet at the door on 3rd Street directly across from the Starberry Square Entrance. Look for Insight PA staff.

• Insight PA Contact - Courtland Handy, Community Engagement Coordinator (cohandy@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets can be purchased the day of the event directly from The Whitaker Center for $10.00 per person. 

• Additional Information - Get ready for a thrilling day at The Whitaker Center! Students will embark on a journey to explore the wonders of science and technology with an exclusive tour of the center. Plus, they'll get to participate in an exciting STEM lesson led by one of their expert educators in the museum's state-of-the-art STEM Design Studios! We are currently working out lunch arrangements - more information will be shared with attendees closer to the date of the event.

• Address - 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

• Website - https://www.whitakercenter.org

• Parking - Visit this page on the Whitaker Center's website for parking information.

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Friday, December 8th!
  
  

Lancaster County - The Science Factory 

• Date & Time - November 10th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm 

• Meeting Location - Enter through the main entrance of The Science Factory and look for Insight PA staff.

• Insight PA Contact - Courtland Handy, Community Engagement Coordinator (cohandy@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets can be purchased the day of the event directly from The Science Factory for $11.00 per person (cash or credit card). 

• Additional Information - Join us at The Science Factory! Students will explore interactive science stations and attend two 25-minute hands-on STEM workshops: "Create Art with Science" and "Robotics." Professional STEM educators at The Science Factory will instruct each program. We are currently working out lunch arrangements - more information will be shared with attendees closer to the date of the event.

• Address - 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 

• Website - www.lancastersciencefactory.org 

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Friday, November 3rd!

Philadelphia - The Academy of Natural Sciences

• Date & Time - November 3rd, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

• Meeting Location - Enter through the main entrance and look for Insight PA staff.

• Insight PA Contact - Courtland Handy, Community Engagement Coordinator (cohandy@insightpa.org)

• Cost -  Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets can be purchased the day of the event directly from the museum for $12.00 per person.

• Additional Information - Join us at The Academy of Natural Sciences and explore the world through dioramas, exhibits, and live animal encounters. Learn about animal adaptations, climate, and weather in exciting stage shows. We are currently working out lunch arrangements - more information will be shared with attendees closer to the date of the event.

• Address - 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103

• Website - https://ansp.org

• Parking/Public Transportation - Visit this page on the museum's website for parking and public transportation information.

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Friday, October 27th!
  
  

Philadelphia - The Franklin Institute 

• Date & Time - December 8th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

• Meeting Location - Enter through the main entrance on 20th Street and look for Insight PA staff.

• Insight PA Contact - Courtland Handy, Community Engagement Coordinator (cohandy@insightpa.org)

• Cost - Insight PA will cover the admission cost for currently enrolled students and one adult per family. Additional tickets can be purchased the day of the event directly from The Franklin Institute for Adult $25. Child 3-11 $21 Membership Adult or Child is free. 

• Additional Information - Are you ready for an exciting day at The Franklin Institute? With its impressive 300,000-square-foot facility, this museum is the perfect place to explore historical and scientific artifacts. Students visiting the museum will have a blast using interactive devices to learn about basic science principles and discover the latest technology that will shape our lives. We are currently working out lunch arrangements - more information will be shared with attendees closer to the date of the event.

• Address - 222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 

• Website - https://www.fi.edu/en

• Parking/Public Transportation - Visit this page on the museum's website for parking and public transportation information.

• SIGN-UP FORM - CLICK HERE to sign up to attend this event by Friday, December 3rd!