Why You Should Go...

Explore natural science exhibits and collections, live animals, planetarium shows, hands-on educational activities for kids at North Museum of Science & Nature.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OCEAN WITH SHALLOW SEAS!
Through August 2025. Shallow Seas highlights animal and plant life found in the sunlit waters around the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

Dozens of items such as..
Jaws of a Great White Shark
Narwhal tusk
Walrus skull

DISCOVER THE WORLD'S TINIEST ARCHITECTS IN IMAGINING INSECTS
Beginning September 2025. This exhibit highlights Apterygota (wingless insects) and Pterygota (winged insects) species. See live insect enclosures and rare and unique pinned specimens from the museum’s Entomology collections.

BLUE STAR MUSEUM
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, this free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military.

MUSEUMS FOR ALL
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,300 museums throughout the United States.

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Why You Should Go...

Explore natural science exhibits and collections, live animals, planetarium shows, hands-on educational activities for kids at North Museum of Science & Nature.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OCEAN WITH SHALLOW SEAS!
Through August 2025. Shallow Seas highlights animal and plant life found in the sunlit waters around the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

Dozens of items such as..
Jaws of a Great White Shark
Narwhal tusk
Walrus skull

DISCOVER THE WORLD'S TINIEST ARCHITECTS IN IMAGINING INSECTS
Beginning September 2025. This exhibit highlights Apterygota (wingless insects) and Pterygota (winged insects) species. See live insect enclosures and rare and unique pinned specimens from the museum’s Entomology collections.

BLUE STAR MUSEUM
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, this free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military.

MUSEUMS FOR ALL
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,300 museums throughout the United States.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round; Closed on: Monday, Tuesday

Hours: Closed Today. Opens Wed

Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Debit

Discounts: Students, Groups

Access: Wheelchair

Parking: Paid On-site

Available: Self-Guided Tour, Kids Activities, Gift Shop

Insider Info

Give at least two hours to enjoy the Museum, as well as extra time to watch a fantastic planetarium show, which can run 30 to 40 minutes. Walkable to downtown Lancaster.
 

CLOSED for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.