Museum of York County
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
September 2026
Museum of York County
Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. This month’s theme is fall lichens & mushrooms. Please include the name of the photographer and place where the photo was taken. The best photos of the month…
Thu, October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
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Songs and Stars: Sound in Space
Museum of York County
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
Museum of York County
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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Wild Wonders
Museum of York County
Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond. Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ YouTube Channel, or TikTok on the last Saturday…
Sat, October 31, 2026