COUNTYMaridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., displays “Meissen Treasures,” a temporary exhibit of 13 seldom-seen German Meissen porcelain pieces, through early spring. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, except holidays, Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students, and free for children younger than 8 accompanied by an adult. Call 724-282-0123 or visit www.maridon.org.Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, will be part of the annual New Year’s Eve and German heritage celebration, Silvester, which starts at 3:30 p.m. Monday. The countdown into the New Year will kick off around 6 p.m. — or midnight in Germany. Most of the festivities wrap up by 7 p.m. Attractions will include self-guided museum tours, a dinner, the comedic short film “Dinner for One,” and the annual Christmas tree toss for adults and wreath toss for children. Music and fireworks are also planned. Call the museum at 724-452-7341.

PITTSBURGHPhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 700 Frank Curto Drive, presents “Holiday Magic: Let It Glow!” winter flower show and light garden through Jan. 6. from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $17.95 for adults, $16.95 for senior citizens and students, and $11.95 for children 2 to 18. Call 412-622-6914.National Aviary, 700 Arch St., will have extended evening hours until 9 p.m. as well as refreshments and music on Thursday and Friday. The aviary is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will close at 3 p.m. on Monday for New Year’s Eve. Admission is $16 for adults and $14 for senior citizens and children 2 to 12. Call 412-323-7235.Carnegie Science Center, North Side, presents the Lego exhibit “The Art of the Brick” through Jan. 7. MessFest, Carnegie Science Center’s tradition to kick off the New Year, is free with general admission on Tuesday and features the slimiest and gooiest activities for visitors of all ages from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center will close at 4 p.m. Monday for New Year’s Eve, and will be closed all day Sunday for the Steelers game. Admission is $19.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages 3 to 12; films are extra. Call 412-237-3400.Children’s Museum, 10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square, hosts “Rube Goldberg: The World of Hilarious Invention!” through May 5, “Native Voices” through Jan. 6 and “Tough Art” through Jan. 13. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except holidays. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday. Admission is $16 for adults and $14 for children ages 2 to 18 and senior citizens. Call 412-322-5058.Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., continues “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission,” which explores the space race, through Feb. 18. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except holidays. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, $9 for students and children age 6 to 17. Military receive $2 off admission. Call 412-454-6000.Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., hosts the exhibition “Reptiles: Live!” which includes 19 dioramas through May 12. The Museums of Natural History and Art are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except closed Tuesdays and holidays, plus hours are extended until 8 p.m. most Thursdays. Admission is $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for senior citizens, and $11.95 for children 3 to 18. Call 412-622-3131.