MuseumLIVE DEALWHAT'S ON

North Museum of Nature and Science, Lancaster

North Museum of Nature and Science, from its own website

Photo from the venue's own site

Museum · Admission from $10 · 4 verified savings

Fancy going together?

Plan a day here

Admission from $10. Open Wed–Thurs: 10am–3pm, Fri–Sun: 10am–5pm.

About North Museum of Nature and Science

North Museum of Nature and Science in Lancaster features the SciDome Theater, South Central Pennsylvania's largest planetarium, showing rotating programs on the night sky and dinosaurs. Hands-on exhibits include live animals and interactive displays for natural science and engineering concepts. The museum offers programs including Little Explorer and Me for young learners, Preschool Picassos for creative development, and STEM Storytime combining literature with scientific discovery. Group visits and school field trips are available by advance booking. Those receiving SNAP benefits gain free admission with an EBT card. Active, Reserve, and Retired Military receive 20% off admission with proper ID. Full-time nurses or one-on-one aides are admitted free with their visitor counterpart. More details appear at northmuseum.org.

Tickets, prices & hours

General Admission Tickets
$13
General Admission + Planetarium
$20
Planetarium Tickets
$10

Hours: Wed–Thurs: 10am–3pm, Fri–Sun: 10am–5pm

Buy tickets on 68796.blackbaudhosting.com →

Prices and hours quoted from northmuseum.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

Tickets and prices

See who pays what, then book on North Museum of Nature and Science’s own ticket page. You choose and pay there, not here.

Museum General Admission

  • Adult
    $13
  • Junior (3 to 17)
    Child
    $13
  • Child Under 3
    Infant
    Free
  • Senior (65+)
    $13
Choose your tickets on North Museum of Nature and Science’s ticket page.
Continue to book tickets →Opens the booking site in a new tab. Your day stays here.

These are North Museum of Nature and Science’s own prices. You choose and pay on North Museum of Nature and Science’s ticket page, not here.

Prices from North Museum of Nature and Science’s own ticket page · read on . Fees, if any, are shown at checkout. The checkout shows today’s prices.

What’s on at North Museum of Nature and Science

5 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Nov 14 · 11:00 amEvent

STEM Storytime (Saturdays)

Stories come to life through science, nature, and hands-on exploration designed for curious preschoolers. Each session begins with a story at 11:00 AM, followed by a hands-on activity inspired by the day's tale.

Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.

“STEM Storytime (Saturdays) November 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Nov 25 – Dec 30 · 10:00 amSeason

Little Explorer and Me – Wednesday

An exciting, hands-on program where curiosity and learning come to life for young explorers. Sessions run at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.

“Little Explorer and Me – Wednesday November 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Nov 28 – Dec 26 · 10:00 amSeason

Little Explorer and Me – Saturday

An exciting, hands-on program where curiosity and learning come to life for young explorers. Families sign up for this interactive experience at the museum.

Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.

“Little Explorer and Me – Saturday November 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Dec 5Event

Preschool Picassos – Saturday

Parents and caregivers with preschool-aged children who love to create art gather for this program happening the first Saturday of the month.

Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.

“Preschool Picassos – Saturday December 5 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Dec 9 · 11:00 amEvent

STEM Storytime

Stories come to life through science, nature, and hands-on exploration designed for curious preschoolers. Each session begins with a story at 11:00 AM, followed by a hands-on activity inspired by the day's tale.

Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.

“STEM Storytime December 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

The 4 savings

Full-Time Companion Discount

Full-time nurses or one-on-one aides are admitted free with their visitor counterpart.

Free

“Those who work full-time as a nurse or one-on-one aide to those who are not mobile on their own, are admitted free with their North Museum visitor counterpart.”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
See it on the attraction’s site →

Museums for All - SNAP/EBT

Those receiving SNAP benefits can gain free admission to the museum, planetarium, and most onsite special events with EBT card.

Free

“North Museum visitors can show their EBT/Access/SNAP card at the front desk for free admission to the museum, planetarium, and most onsite special events.”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
See it on the attraction’s site →

Military Discount

Active, Reserve, and Retired Military receive 20% off admission per person with proper ID.

“All Active, Reserve, and Retired Military receive 20% off per person with proper ID.”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
See it on the attraction’s site →

Museums for All - SNAP Benefits

Free or reduced admission for those receiving SNAP food assistance benefits

“those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to North Museum”

Quoted from northmuseum.org · checked on
See it on the attraction’s site →
Why there’s no expiry date here. Most attractions don’t publish one, and the dates that do appear are often stale. The date here is the day this offer was last read on northmuseum.org, and the link goes to the exact page, so you can check it yourself in one click.

Planning your visit

Opening hours
Mon–Tues: CLOSED; Wed–Thur: 10am–3pm; Fri–Sun: 10am–5pm
Visit length
The museum recommends at least two hours to enjoy the Museum; a planetarium show can run 30 to 40 minutes.

From northmuseum.org/visit and northmuseum.org/faq · checked between and

What’s there

Rides and attractions
Live Animal Room: more than twenty species of animals including snakes, lizards, degus, turtles, toads and tarantulas.
Nature Gallery: a family-friendly, hands-on area with a live, glass-walled observation bee hive, interactive tree model and digital microscope.
More (7)
Planetarium: South Central Pennsylvania's largest Planetarium, the SciDome Theater.
Dinosaur Discovery Hall: visitors can handle real fossils and bones in this interactive Paleontology Gallery.
Ornithology Gallery: View extinct species that can only be seen here. The Heath Hen, Carolina Parakeet, and Passenger Pigeon all represent species that have been lost to extinction in North America.
Making in Our Community explores the surprising and somewhat hidden world of manufacturing in our region and how manufactured goods intertwine with our everyday lives.
Geology Room: These exhibits and a special scavenger hunt encourage you to discover and learn more about Geology.
Shows and feedings
Planetarium shows Sat and Sun at 11am and 2pm.
Size
Discover over 360,000 specimens from the natural world in North Museum’s carefully curated exhibits.

From northmuseum.org/exhibits, northmuseum.org and northmuseum.org/buy-tickets · checked on

More to do in Lancaster

More museums in Pennsylvania

What’s on near Lancaster

Within 25 miles of North Museum of Nature and Science. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Live shows near North Museum of Nature and Science

Theatre, games and concerts within 25 miles, with dates and tickets.

Explore theatre

Keep exploring