Welcome

to the Punxsutawney Weather
Discovery Center!

Punxsutawney – home of the world-famous furry weather forecaster – is also known as “The Weather Capital of the World.” That makes us the ultimate destination to learn about the science and folklore of weather!

Currently open:

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from                  11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. 

What’s New?

Free Admission Saturday set for March 18 2023
Free Admission Saturday set for March 18 2023

The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is hosting Free Admission Saturday on March 18. Lisa Waksmunski, Executive Director, said that Free Admission Saturday was started by the Board of Directors in 2019 as a way to allow the community to see what the interactive...

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PWDC Announces 2023 Blingo date
PWDC Announces 2023 Blingo date

The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center has announced the 2023 Blingo Fundraiser date! Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday September 23 as Blingo returns to the Punxsutawney Eagles Club... with a twist! This year, "Bada Blingo" promises to bring amazing...

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We had an electrifying day at the Weather Discovery Center today with Scouts from around the region earning their Weather Merit Badges… and a special visit from Jack and his friends at the PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau! Jack sure knows how to make some spine-tingling fun! ... See MoreSee Less
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Attention former Little Mr. And Little Miss Groundhogs… we want YOU to be a part of our Home for the Holidays Parade float on November 26. Please like and share this post to help us locate as many of our former royals as possible! Do you know a former Little Mr. or Miss?? Send them our way! 🐾 🎩 🌹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Brownies and Juniors from around the region spent the morning with us making constellations, showing moon phases on cookies, crafting constellation viewers, and becoming parts of the solar system while earning their Space Science badges. We had an out of this world time! 🌙 ☀️ ... See MoreSee Less
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