Museum of York County
Age Group: All
Explore the wild wonders of nature with our award-winning exhibitions and programs that explore a variety of natural history topics. With more than 2,000 specimens at your fingertips, the Naturalist Center allows visitors to explore their interests hands-on.
Upcoming Events
October 2026
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Songs and Stars: Sound in Space
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Pre-registration Required | $10 per Member and $20 per Non-member In this program, our Planetarium Manager will discuss how sound works in space, including such topics as the physics of sound itself, how human voices…
Fri, October 23, 2026, 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
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Spooky Saturdays: Real-Life “Monster” Legends
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Explore the natural origins of myths like the Kraken, Chupacabra, or giant sea serpents and the real animals that inspired them. Learn with hands-on specimens from our educational collection, create your own cryptid, and other…
Sat, October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Trail Trick or Treat
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Join us on our nature trail for tricks and treats. Learn about the plants and creatures you can find on our museum trail and collect treats along the way. Everyone is welcome to wear their…
Sat, October 31, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
November 2026
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Polar Bears: Lords of the Ice
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Join us to celebrate Polar Bear Week! Learn all about these majestic animals and their struggles in the harshest environments on Earth as well as the migration of Polar Bears in the North.
Sat, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Amazing Apollo Astronauts
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On November 14, 1969, Apollo 12, the second crewed mission to land on the Moon, launched! Join us to learn about this historic mission and the Apollo program as a whole.
Sat, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Sensory Saturday: Mammals
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We invite families with children, teens, adults, and seniors who have sensory processing needs to come to the Museum before it opens to the general public to explore our exhibits and experience a special planetarium…
Sat, November 21, 2026, 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Manatee Mania
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Join us to slow down and get to know the amazing creatures that are being seen more and more in South Carolina coastal waters. Learn about the “Mermaid myth” they inspired, their “Slow-Mo” grazing on…
Sat, November 21, 2026, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Telescopes in Space
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On November 20, 1889, Edwin Hubble, namesake of the Hubble Space Telescope, was born! The Hubble Space Telescope ushered in a new era for the exploration of deep space with its breathtaking views of faraway…
Sat, November 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
December 2026
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The Future of Spaceflight
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On December 5, 2014, NASA launched the Orion spacecraft, their new space shuttle which is key to the ongoing Artemis mission, for the first time! Join us to learn about the history of space travel…
Sat, December 5, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World
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Pre-registration Required | Free for Members and $5 for Non-members | For Ages 15 & up There will be no soup for you, but plenty of fun, laughs, themed snacks, and drinks. Guests can air…
Fri, December 18, 2026, 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM