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 November 10, 2007 – May 18, 2008
Made In Pennsylvania
The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North Street, Harrisburg. First Floor Changing Exhibit Gallery. People have been making things in Pennsylvania for approximately 16,000 years. Native Americans created tools, weapons and ceremonial objects from natural materials. After Pennsylvania was founded in 1681, artisans and industrialists made many products for which the Commonwealth became noted. This exhibit features about 100 objects from the collections of The State Museum of Pennsylvania that have been produced in Pennsylvania. These objects range from Native American pipes, pots and effigies, to furniture, quilt, rifles, pig iron, steel rail, Volkswagen car, fishing rods, toys, and carousel animals. Call (717) 787-4980 for more information.
Click here to visit the Made in PA online exhibit.
December 2, 2007 – May 18, 2008
A Sip of Tea
The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North Street, Harrisburg. A Sip of Tea features a selection of teapots from the collection of The State Museum. The exhibit includes exquisite Chinese export porcelain teapots, the elaborate silver service made for the USS Pennsylvania naval vessel, a whimsical cat figurine teapot and many more charming as well as everyday examples.
Call (717) 787-4980 for more information
 March 8, 2008 – June 1, 2008
Ultimate Universe
From the edge of space and time, through vast fields of wondrous galaxies, to the majesty of our solar system, take a grand tour of the universe and experience its most provocative secrets. The “Ultimate Universe” is a journey from the edge of the universe through space and time to reach our home planet, witnessing the major components of the cosmos along the way. See the transformation of galaxies in collision. Experience the devastation of a star’s death. Feel the immense power of erupting volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon, Io. Discover the “Ultimate Universe”.
March 8, 2008 – May 31, 2008
Destination Saturn
The planet Saturn has long been considered the crown jewel of the solar system, a symbol of all that is exotic and wonderful about our universe. A robot emissary named Cassini-Huygens has become our eyes and ears a billion miles from the Sun. Launched in 1997, the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan is only now providing an unparalleled scientific opportunity to explore Saturn's glittering rings, colorful storm clouds, and bizarre moons.
 March 8, 2008 – May 31, 2008
Astronaut
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject "Chad", our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Trailer (QuickTime)
Trailer (Windows Media)
 March 27, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Artistas del Verano
The Artistas murals were created at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in the summers of 2000, 2002 and 2003. Vietnamese and Latino high school students from the Central Pennsylvania area worked under the guidance of artists in residence Danny Torres (2000 and 2003) and Miguel Angel Cifuentes (2002). Each student added a portrait, image or vignette representing their culture.
For many of the participants, this was a life-changing experience. They developed a new awareness of their culture and the arts, grew in confidence in their own abilities and learned to have pride in themselves.
May 29, 2008
GROOVE/chill @ The State Museum
The Friends of The State Museum with support from the Friends of Midtown present a performance by the New York based Gutbucket, an internationally acclaimed jazz-rock-improvised music ensemble www.gutweb.com. An hour-long performance at 10:00 p.m. will be followed by an artist’s reception in Memorial Hall. The event coincides with Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz “Jazzwalk”. Admission charged.
Click here to visit the GROOVE/chill webpage.
 Showcase Series at Radius
May/June 2008
Ikebana
Opening on 5/4, 1-3 p.m.
Exhibition from Ikebana International
Presenter in June: Ikebana demonstration/workshop by Harrisburg Chapter (18) of Ikebana International
6/15, 1-3 p.m.
(Presenter proposed was originally TBA)
May Featured Craftsman
Mary Kelly, ceramicist. Open House: 5/3, 1-3 p.m.
June Featured Craftsman
Kevin Lehman, ceramicist. Open House: 6/8, 1-3 p.m.
Showcase Series at Radius
July/August 2008
Brooches
Opening on 7/6, 1-3 p.m.
Presenter in July: Diane Contine 7/20, 1-3 p.m.
(Original Presenter unavailable)
July Featured Craftsman
Diana Contine, jewelry. Open House: 7/20, 1-3 p.m.
August Featured Craftsman
Margaret Seidenburg-Ellis, ceramicist.
Open House: 8/10, 1-3 p.m.
General Information
- Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Year’s Day
- General admission to The State Museum is FREE. Fee charged for Planetarium, Curiosity Connection and some programs.
- For more information call (717) 787-4980 for recorded information.
- Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance should call (717) 787-6778, or the Pennsylvania TDD Relay service at (800) 654-5984.
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