The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Category: History museum

Address: 300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120, USA

Phone: +17177874980

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Nick Matteson

Sep 17, 2022

The museum was great, better than I expected, but there are a few things to know. The website and Google Maps say the museum closes at 5pm, but on my visit the staff were asking people to leave at 4:15, and they closed at 4:30. Also, the parking kiosk in front of the building says "$4, up to 11 hours". But that's not the case, I paid for parking and still got a parking ticket for $33.50

Kelly McCarty

Sep 14, 2022

An amazing experience. Educational, all exhibits were fantastic. Highly recommended.

Chris Stretch

Sep 8, 2022

Really interesting and eclectic museum. A fantastic trip through Pennsylvania history.

Chuck X

Sep 8, 2022

The State Museum of Pennsylvania and State Archives building are abstract surprises in the small, traditional city of Harrisburg. It's not as popular/crowded as those famous museums, but exhibitions cover a wide range of topics.

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Questions & Answers

What is admission?

Carol Little | Sep 23, 2017
Robert Tarini | Sep 23, 2018

$7 adults $5 Kids 1-11 Free Active/Retired military w/ id

Is there parking?

Kim | Sep 23, 2018
Katherine Gerwig | Sep 23, 2019

The state museum doesn't have it's own garage, but there's metered street parking on the block and public garages available in the area http://statemuseumpa.org/visit/directions-parking/

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How much is admission for an adult and 4 children??

billina palermo | Sep 23, 2017
David Miller | Sep 23, 2018

$27. Adults $7. Children 11 and under $5

Do you still have the play area for children? Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson | Sep 23, 2018
Derek Bicksler, REALTOR | Sep 23, 2018

Yes, it's great! Costs a few bucks

Is there parking nearby?

carann5 | Jun 24, 2022
HURST KEVIN | Jun 24, 2022

You can park in the Stawberry Square downtown parking garage which is a short walk past the state capitol building next block.

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Is planararium open su nday

Sharon Grove | Sep 22, 2020
Alan Byler | Sep 22, 2020

Yes it is. It's open from 12-5.

Is there a seperate fee for curiosity corner.

A Google User | Sep 23, 2019
Joel Martin | Sep 23, 2019

I don't think they charge extra.

Are there moon rocks on display?

Bill Green | Sep 23, 2019
Alan Byler | Sep 23, 2019

Yes on the 3rd floor in the planetarium lobby.

Does the museum have wheelchairs?

Kathy Donmoyer | Sep 23, 2019
Ashes Bijoux | Sep 23, 2019

As per the State Museum website: Mobility: Free wheelchairs (3 sizes) are available free of charge inside each entrance, first-come, first-served. All floors are accessible by elevator. Seating in about every third gallery. Adjustable height canes with rubber tips available. The Museum Café and Store are barrier-free. For more information about accessibility: https://www.philamuseum.org/accessibility/

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Can you take pictures in the museum?

Jolene Shank | Sep 23, 2019
Michael J. Metzger | May 25, 2022

Absolutely I took a ton of photos not only for my Google review but pics of the kids as well.

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Does the museum have a public planetarium?

Connie Rode | Sep 23, 2019
Christina Stetler | Sep 23, 2019

Members have free access to the Museum, as well as the planetarium.

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Yes, they still have it.

Tokio2k | Sep 23, 2018
Mike Marra | Sep 23, 2018

Do they still have the original Civil War unit flags from the PA units?

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What is the name of the museum

Misa Campa | Sep 23, 2018
Tokio2k | Sep 23, 2018

State Museum of Pennsylvania

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I have a very old furry pig slinky which I would like to get appraised but I can't even find a picture of it on the internet. I know they had these toys in the 1970s. Looking for any info please.

Bridget Anders | Oct 27, 2021
Alan Byler | Oct 27, 2021

Contact our curator Curt Miner at the museum. Call the main museum number to be transferred to Curt. He may be able to help you.

What is the cost to visit today

Jody Guest | Sep 22, 2021
Robin Farber | Sep 22, 2021

About $10 per person

Where do school busses pick up the field trip students visiting the museum?

Mina Matzner | Sep 23, 2019
Lori Mccauslin | Sep 23, 2019

From what I've seen, the children walk from the back of the capitol at the fountain. They either start their capitol tour first or the museum first and then switch since they do both.

Is it open Sunday?

Ken Secrest | Sep 23, 2019
Christina Stetler | Sep 23, 2019

Open Wed. through Sat 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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Is there a charge for parking?

Brenda Smith | Sep 23, 2018
Lori Henderson | Sep 23, 2018

It's on street parking in the city. They charge to park M-Sat 8am - 7pm. I think it is something like $3 per hr.

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