May 24, 2021
Hands-on House Board Chair Makes Good on Pie Promise
On Thursday, May 20 Hands-on House Board Chair Kevin VanPelt got his just “desserts.” With a little help from Cylo, the Lancaster Barnstormers mascot, VanPelt…
April 13, 2021
Hands-On House Introduces New Annual Membership for Low-Income Families
Lancaster, PA (April 13, 2021) – Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster today announced the creation of new annual museum membership program. SNAP Memberships are…
December 11, 2020
Hands-on House Closed December 12 through January 3
In accordance with statewide restrictions announced by Governor Wolf Thursday afternoon, Hands-on House will be closed Saturday, December 12 through Sunday, January 3. We anticipate…
October 24, 2020
Hands-on House and Hempfield School District Partner for Museum Passes
Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster is proud to announce a new partnership with Hempfield School District’s Library Media Program. Designed to increase access to…
October 14, 2020
Hands-on House Welcomes VanPelt as Board Chair
Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster announces that Kevin VanPelt was elected board chair at the September board of directors meeting. VanPelt’s one-year term began…
August 6, 2020
Child-resistant package testing event to take place at Hands-on House August 12 and 13
On Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13, Hands-on House will host Bird Dog Marketing Group for a child-resistant package survey event. Children between the…
June 19, 2020
‘Green’ Phase Reopening Plans
With the announcement that Lancaster County will move to the “green” phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan on Friday, June 26, we are preparing to open…
April 4, 2020
Closure Update
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Hands-on House will remain closed until it is safe for our staff, guests and community to reopen. This…
February 13, 2020
Remco, Inc. Pledges $35,000 Donation for Construction-Themed Exhibit
Remco, Inc. has committed to contribute $35,000 toward HOH Construction Co., our new interactive exhibit slated to open early this year. Geared towards elementary-school ages,…
January 24, 2020
Prepare to be A-Mazed by our Airways Exhibit Feature!
Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster today opened a new exhibit feature, A-Mazing Airways. This pneumatic airway system will help teach children —and adults—about the…