Artistic traditions of India demonstrated in free program at Everhart Museum in Scranton on April 9
From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton will present “Light on Culture: Artistic Traditions of India,” a free event featuring demonstrations and hands-on experiences in traditional Indian painting, as well as tours of the museum’s galleries, on Saturday, April 9. Admission is free all day from 10 […]
Everhart Museum in Scranton displays ‘Meaningful Objects’ from staff and board through June 5
From a press release: “Meaningful Objects: Art and Artifacts from the Homes of the Everhart’s Board and Staff,” which showcases beautiful, eclectic, and interesting objects from board and staff members that hold special sentimental value, is on view at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton through Sunday, June 5. Each […]
Everhart Museum in Scranton establishes Lois C. Kearney Learning Center
From a press release: This week, the board of trustees of the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art and the John Kearney family announced the dedication of the Lois C. Kearney Learning Center at the museum and the establishment of the Lois C. Kearney Endowment Fund to support the institution’s educational programs. The […]
VIDEO: Everhart Museum acquires historic Scranton paintings by Dunmore artist John Willard Raught
From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art has unveiled five paintings by Impressionist landscape artist and Dunmore native John Willard Raught (1857-1931) that were recently acquired by the Scranton museum. These works, which were obtained from the estate of a regional collector, will be on view in the John […]
Everhart Museum in Scranton hosts free admission day and Native American programs on July 17
From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton will be hosting “Light on Culture: Free Admission Day” on Saturday, July 17. Entry will be free to the public all day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with presentations and displays being featured from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Inspired by the museum’s […]
Native American boarding school stories told at Everhart Museum in Scranton from June 17-Aug. 16
From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton will present “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories,” an exhibition exploring off-reservation boarding schools through a kaleidoscope of voices, from Thursday, June 17 through Monday, Aug. 16. From the 1860s to the 1930s, the United States government attempted […]
Children’s Adventure Week summer camps return to Everhart Museum in Scranton on June 21-July 30
From a press release: Museum Adventure Weeks are back this summer at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton. Three sessions of summer camp are planned with two unique options for young explorers, both encouraging learning, exploration, and discovery. “Adventures in the Museum” campers will have the opportunity to explore the […]
Everhart Museum in Scranton begins monthly Second Sunday Folk Arts Series on cultural traditions
From a press release: In partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Folk and Traditional Arts initiative, the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art is working to sustain cultural and artistic practices rooted in people’s histories, traditions, and everyday lives in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. To share and […]
Everhart Museum in Scranton names Kathy Johnson Bowles as new executive director
From a press release: After a nationwide six-month search with assistance from the Arts Consulting Group, the board of trustees of the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art has announced that Kathy Johnson Bowles was selected as the new executive director of the Scranton museum. Johnson Bowles brings with her 32 years of […]
Everhart Museum in Scranton closes until February of 2021 due to COVID-19 surge
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in Northeastern Pennsylvania, many Scranton restaurants and small businesses have been forced to close temporarily after employees tested positive for the virus. Others have shut their doors to protect their own staff members and customers. Today, the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in […]
