Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster

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Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster Where playing and learning go hand-in-hand.
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Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster is a not-for-profit educational center whose mission is to create and provide interactive learning opportunities for all children and their families through self-directed exhibits and programming that stimulate curiosity and invite the joy of discovery through play.

We’re so excited to share our brand new Exhibit Sensory Map (Thoughtfully designed by Ms. Megan💙) Save the images below ...
27/12/2024

We’re so excited to share our brand new Exhibit Sensory Map (Thoughtfully designed by Ms. Megan💙) Save the images below or pick up a physical copy at the front desk…. Oh and stay tuned for details about a new program launching in February 👀

23/12/2024

❄️⏰Holiday Hours:
12/24: open 9-3pm | 12/24: CLOSED

Who’s ready for Noon Year’s Eve?? Registration is OPEN🎊 Here’s what you need to know⬇️⏰ Join us for kid-friendly end of ...
23/12/2024

Who’s ready for Noon Year’s Eve??

Registration is OPEN🎊 Here’s what you need to know⬇️

⏰ Join us for kid-friendly end of year celebration on Tuesday, December 31st 2024 from 11:00am-12:00pm

🤩Face paint, DJ + dancing, a neon glow pack, live countdown, and a bubble drop at 12 NOON to ring in the new year!

🎟️ Ticket information:

All adults are FREE (stay and play after the event for no extra charge)
$17 per child age 2 and up
Price applies to members + non members
Space is limited to be sure to register below ⬇️

https://handsonhouse.campbrainregistration.com

⏰ Regular museum hours after the event are 12:30-5pm

20/12/2024

❄️❗️ATTENTION: Due to weather conditions the museum is closing early at 6:30pm today 12/20

Stay safe everyone!

👀Save this post! Here’s a look at the last two weeks of the year:⏰Holiday hours:12/24: open revised hrs (9-3pm)12/25: CL...
20/12/2024

👀Save this post! Here’s a look at the last two weeks of the year:

⏰Holiday hours:
12/24: open revised hrs (9-3pm)
12/25: CLOSED
12/30: Noon Year’s Event 11-12pm(registration only) Regular hours 12:30-5pm
1/01: open 9-5

❗️There will be no classes until Jan 7th

🎉Registration is OPEN for our Noon Year’s Eve Glow Party on Tuesday 12/30. Join us from 11am-12pm for DJ, dancing, and a bubble drop at 12,noon! Kids are $17 and adults are FREE (and you’re welcome to stay and play after the event✨)

Tag your friends, plan your visits, and drop any questions below! ⬇️

16/12/2024

❗️REMINDER: our hours for Mondays have changed. We are now open 11am-5pm⏰ Please tag friends and family below to help us spread the word! Thank you😊

🤔🎉Birthday party at Hands-on House? Private party room and all the tableware taken care of? Time to play in the museum (...
13/12/2024

🤔🎉Birthday party at Hands-on House? Private party room and all the tableware taken care of? Time to play in the museum (and an opportunity to have the place ALL to yourself?) Sounds like a thumbs-up to us!!👍👍

Learn more about Blast Party and Exclusive Party packages on our website 🗓️ https://handsonhouse.org/events/birthday-parties.html

📣WE’RE HIRING📣 Tag someone below who would be interested in joining our team as an Education Assistant ⬇️ The ideal cand...
12/12/2024

📣WE’RE HIRING📣 Tag someone below who would be interested in joining our team as an Education Assistant ⬇️ The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, understands how they learn, and is dedicated to creating a nurturing, play-based learning environment.

Education Assistants will be responsible for facilitating child-directed learning, facilitating educational activities and programming, resetting and cleaning materials and props, and answering guest questions.

To learn more about the role and to apply, head to our website

https://handsonhouse.org/about/education-assistant.html

*edit* ticket prices are $17 per child for members and nonmembers! We apologize for the confusion NOON YEAR’S EVE regist...
09/12/2024

*edit* ticket prices are $17 per child for members and nonmembers! We apologize for the confusion

NOON YEAR’S EVE registration is OPEN🎊 Here’s what you need to know⬇️

⏰ Join us for kid-friendly end of year celebration on Tuesday, December 31st 2024 from 11:00am-12:00pm

🤩Face paint, DJ + dancing, a neon glow pack, live countdown, and a bubble drop at 12 NOON to ring in the new year!

🎟️ Ticket information:

All adults are FREE
$17 per child age 2 and up
Space is limited to be sure to register below

https://handsonhouse.campbrainregistration.com

09/12/2024

Hours reminder: we are open for members ONLY today 9am-11am‼️ General admission hours today are 11am- 5pm

08/12/2024

‼️Important reminder: tomorrow, 12/9, is our first Member Monday! We are open for members ONLY from 9am-11am—our new Monday hours for the general public are 11am-5pm

‼️Member Mondays are only the
✨second Monday✨ of every month so keep an eye on the calendar or pick up a printed one from the museum 🤩

‼️Member Mondays apply to all current members whether you’re under the new plan or previous one.

Drop questions below ⬇️

04/12/2024

❗️PLEASE READ: As of Dec. 1st our hours for Mondays have changed. We are now open 11am-5pm⏰ Please tag friends and family below to help us spread the word! Thank you😊

Are you a museum member? Join us next Monday 12/9 from 9am-11am for our first ever Member Monday! Enjoy a drop-in art cl...
04/12/2024

Are you a museum member? Join us next Monday 12/9 from 9am-11am for our first ever Member Monday! Enjoy a drop-in art class with Ms. Patti 🎨

Not a member? Sign up below ⬇️ (psssst…this is a great gift idea for children or grandchildren 🎁👀)

https://app.joinit.com/o/hands-on-house-childrens-museum-of-lancaster

❗️Please note our Monday hour changes—regular museum hours for Mondays are now 11am-5pm

We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this morning as we transitioned to our new Monday hours ❤️ Goo...
02/12/2024

We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this morning as we transitioned to our new Monday hours ❤️ Google business hours now reflect the change as well. Please tag friends and family below to help us spread the word about our new Monday hours⬇️ Thank you!

⏰Holiday hours update for Hands-on House
27/11/2024

⏰Holiday hours update for Hands-on House

❗️PLEASE READ: Starting Dec 1st, Monday hours will be changing from 9am-3pm ➡️ 11am-5pm
26/11/2024

❗️PLEASE READ: Starting Dec 1st, Monday hours will be changing from 9am-3pm ➡️ 11am-5pm

Attention: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this year’s winter camp has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding ...
25/11/2024

Attention: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this year’s winter camp has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to keep an eye out for ☀️ summer camp registration which will be opening mid-winter!

🥳Still looking for some December fun? We’re excited to be hosting our annual Noon Year’s even event on Tuesday, Dec 31st from 11am-12pm. Stay tuned for ticket details

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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 05:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 20:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

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Trunk-or-Treat is right around the corner! Join us Monday Oct 28th 4-6:30pm✨🍂Registration STRONGLY encouraged to secure your spot! Head to our website to learn more

It’s part of our vision for families to have more opportunities to connect, to spend more moments in joyful play…learning together, being curious together!🤩

Tap into your creativity with art class at the museum! Classes are always FREE with admission🥳Art class is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:45am or 1pm 🕐 Designed for ages 3-10

Play is learning! Our campers journeyed through space this week! Learning about rockets, constellations, and planets through art and STEM activities 🚀 Our next space camp session is August 5-9! Be sure to register your 6-10 year old soon🤩 Head to our website to learn more!

Pre-registration is open on our website for $5 a person ($6 a person for day-of tickets) Join is anytime from 10am-2pm🤩

☀️ Included with daily admission and free for members! We hope you’ll join us for STEM activities, eclipse crafts, and a safe viewing of this cosmic event! (Materials are limited so registration is STRONGLY encouraged!) https://handsonhouse.campbrainregistration.com

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Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster is a not-for-profit educational center whose mission is to create and provide interactive learning opportunities for all children and their families through self-directed exhibits and programming that stimulate curiosity and invite the joy of discovery through play.