Museum of York County

For Ages 6 – 9 We live in a forest: but did you know grasslands were common in the piedmont many years ago? Exciting changes came about during the Miocene Epoch. Forests were giving way to grasslands, and horses were roaming these wide-open prairies. Come learn about horses and what makes them perfect for grasslands […]

Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged  |  $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Children (ages 4 – 17), Free for Members and Children Under 3 Join us for the grand opening of our newest permanent exhibit! Did you know that there were once camels and bear dogs living in the Piedmont region? Learn about the Piedmont world 23 million […]

For Ages 6 – 9 Are they cats or not? Join us to learn about saber tooth cats and nimravids, non-feline saber tooths that once prowled the Piedmont. Join us for fun crafts while learning about these amazing ancient mammals.

Did you know that clouds aren’t always made of water? Join us to learn about the different types of gases that form the clouds in atmospheres across the Solar System. You can even make your own cloud craft to take home!

For Ages 6 – 9 Do you wear hats? Explore the amazing headgear: horns, antlers, and ossicones on the incredible mammals who once roamed the growing grasslands in the Piedmont. Make your own headgear and other fun activities and learn about the amazing ways Miocene hooved mammals attracted mates and deterred rivals here in the […]

Rockets are an essential part of humanity’s exploration of space. Join us for fun activities designed to teach you all about these “explosively” fascinating machines!

Ages 9 & Up Did you know horses have been around for 50 million years? Learn what took them from the dog sized, 4-toed Eohippus to the modern horses we […]