Construction of the original building was completed in 1908. In order to satisfy Dr. Everhart's original plan, which called for "three buildings forming three sides of a square, one for natural history, one for science, one for art," the Trustees added two wings to the original building in 1928. In 1962, a new small gallery was built in the basement, where regular changing exhibits could be displayed. During the 1980s the entire upper floor of the Museum was renovated to accommodate the permanent collections and to create a suite of temporary exhibition galleries.

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"Everhart Museum, Entrance to Boulevard."

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"Everhart Museum and Lake, Nay Aug Park"

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"Everhart Museum, Scranton, PA."

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"The Fountain and Playground, Nay Aug Park"

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"Edsonia, Temple of Mystery, Scenitorium, Merry-go-round; Luna Park, Scranton, PA."

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"Entrance School of Mines, Nay Aug Park, Scranton, PA."

Image of Everhart Museum building, circa 2006.

In 1948, a planetarium was installed under a 16 ft. cotton dome. It was a Model A projector, invented by Armand Spitz.

Image of Everhart Museum entrance, circa 2000.

Image of Everhart Museum after 1928 additions.