This Summer at the Everhart Museum

Farm to Table Dinner, Exciting Exhibitions, The Office and Plenty of Educational Events this summer at the Everhart

Graphic courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading towards fall, but we have a lot of summer left and plenty of experiences in natural history, science, and art to fill it! And we’re excited to announce that the Everhart Museum is rolling out a fresh new logo and brand, featuring a classic look inspired by the Museum’s rich history. It features vintage floral elements from the Museum’s archives and a color palette reflecting the institution’s intimate link with the natural world. In addition to our refreshed appearance, we are proud to continue offering a diverse range of events, exhibitions, and educational programs.

Events at the Everhart Museum

Graphic with white lettering on a green background. Text reads: "Everhart Museum/Lace Village/Turning up to bring back/Farm to table/Friday, August 22, 6 to 10 p.m. at Lace Village." — Graphic courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

The Everhart is excited to team up with Lace Village to host a Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser on August 22, a four-course dinner event celebrating the local harvest and featuring a variety of locally-sourced produce. It all takes place in the beautiful Lace Village Banquet Hall and Courtyard. Featuring farm-fresh culinary dishes, a fine selection of beer and wine, live folk and bluegrass by the Dishonest Fiddlers, a silent auction, and other fun activities, the event marks the return of a classic Everhart event after nearly a decade hiatus. All proceeds go towards supporting exhibitions and educational programs in natural history, science, and art.

A large group of people pose for a photo while visiting New York on the Everhart Express excursion. — Everhart Express Bus Trip Series. Photo courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

On October 12, as the weather starts to get crisp, the Everhart Express is heading off on another excursion, this time to the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Expressers get a special Museum & Garden Pass that provides combined entry to both the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden on the same day, a convenient way to experience both of these world-class attractions. Included is the upcoming special exhibition Monet and Venice, opening that very weekend.

Exhibitions at the Everhart Museum

A promotional photo depicting the cast of NBC's The Office for an exhibit at the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA. — Photo courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

The upcoming slate of late exhibitions celebrates local artists of national and international renown, as well as the area’s recent pop culture prominence.

Marking the 20th anniversary of the cultural phenomenon The Office, the Everhart proudly presents The Office Exhibition, which has a soft opening September 3 and will be on long-term view. This exhibition is an immersive tribute featuring original props, interactive displays, behind-the-scenes stories, and a nostalgic journey through all nine seasons, highlighting many of the series’ real-life connections with the area. Celebrate the iconic bond between Scranton and America’s favorite workplace comedy.

A painting featuring a mother and her children by Artist, Sharon Cosgrove. The work can be seen at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. — *Ethereal Transformations* by Sharon Cosgrove. Photo courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

The last weekend of summer features two openings on the same day–Sharon Cosgrove: Ethereal Transformations and James Higginson: Conceptual Collisions, both premiering September 17 and on view through November 23 and 16, respectively.

Sharon Cosgrove, a Wilkes-Barre-based artist and former Wilkes University Art professor, creates images that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and find stillness in a world of constant distraction. Her art blurs the line between reality and perception, offering a quiet space of balance and possibility.

James Higginson is a multi‑media artist, filmmaker, photographer, and former set decorator known for his compellingly staged, cinematic visual language that tackles deeply charged social themes. Conceptual Collisions explores his constantly-evolving interdisciplinary practice through diverse photography, painting, and sculpture.

Education at the Everhart Museum

Artwork featuring a brown dog from the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA. — Photo courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

Before school is back in session, we have a few great learning opportunities for not just students, but also people of all ages.

As the school year begins, the Everhart Museum is now booking guided tours for school and college groups. We offer engaging, curriculum-based experiences in natural history, science, and art for all students in grades K-12, all designed to support classroom learning in a fun and meaningful way. As an approved Educational Improvement Organization through Pennsylvania’s EITC program, we are able to offer free admission for public school students. Teachers interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should reach out to obtain a letter of support to participate in the program.

Join us August 13 or 20 for Doodle Me Big with Lindsay Barrett George! In this free, hands-on workshop, which offers two standalone sessions, you’ll bring your doodles to life by transforming your original character sketches into oversized 3D paper “pillows.” Cut, stuff, and decorate your own large-scale creations in a fun and imaginative setting. While this workshop is free, pre-registration is required.

An Indian Folk painting featured at the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA. — *Light on Culture: Indian Folk Art Painting* with Artist, Mona Pande. Photo courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

On August 15, Light on Culture: Indian Folk Art Painting with artist Mona Pande invites the community to explore the vibrant traditions of Pichwai and Madhubani painting as Mona shares her unique approach, blending traditional Indian folk styles with her own imaginative touch. Open to all ages and experience levels, this engaging workshop is presented in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: Folk and Traditional Arts Program.

We are excited to be a part of the West Scranton Fall Festival, hosted by NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Clover Field, located at 400 W Locust Street in Scranton. This free community event is a wonderful way to welcome the season with live music, food vendors, games, and activities for all ages. Be sure to stop by the Everhart Museum’s table for a festive fall-themed art activity and to learn more about our upcoming programs and events. We hope to see you there!

Children enjoy picking pumpkins and outdoor fun during rakin' in the fun community day at the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA. — Rakin’ in the Fun Community Day 2024. Photo courtesy of the Everhart Museum.

Looking for free fun for the whole family? It might seem early, but it’s already time to think about fall and the return of Rakin’ in the Fun Community Day on October 6! In the annual Everhart tradition, the event will feature free Museum admission and free autumn-themed activities, entertainment, demonstrations, and more. It’s a thank you for the continued support of our great community!

Stay tuned for updates and announcements on all we have in store at https://everhart-museum.org/. We hope to see you in the coming months!

Article updated from its original version published on 7/8/24.

Everhart Museum

Writer

The Everhart Museum was established in 1908 to foster knowledge and enjoyment of natural history, science, art, and culture and continues to do so through exhibitions, programs, and events for people of all ages and backgrounds throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Museum cares for the collections entrusted to it to preserve the region’s cultural and natural heritage as well as to document art, culture, and natural objects globally, facilitating a deeper connection between the community and the world around them, near and far.