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We are The State Museum of Pennsylvania history, science and art.

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Since its creation in 1905, The State Museum of Pennsylvania has collected, preserved, researched, and interpreted the cultural and natural history of the state. Originally located next to the Capitol, the museum moved to its current location in 1964. It became a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in 1945.

Address: 300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120, USA
Phone: (717) 787-4980
vog.ap@muesumetatshp-ar
State: Pennsylvania
City: Harrisburg
Zip Code: 17120


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
READ IT COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU VISIT THIS PLACE!! Front Desk lady was super nice and welcoming even though we were expecting an old grumpy lady. They had lot of old historical stuff which I really don't care it's past let's move forward right? There is some information about Natives which again I don't get either since we occupied their land and killed them why do we care about them now? Every thing is about state of Pennsylvania no information about any other state cmon guys!! They also have some information about land and sea animals but I don't want them in museums I want them on my table nicely cooked though. Information about solar system and different planets and earth was useless as well. This world is ending soon why to even bother studying it. They also have a play area for kids on ground floor with lots of activities and if you have kids they would never want to get out of there. So good luck they will make you come back again and again because it's awesome! In short it was an amazing experience with a lot learning and information. THANK YOU STATE MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA!!
8 years ago (01-01-2018)
Harrisburg is a small unique city slowly in the recovering side however their museum looks like it was made for new York city. I never expected such an Amazing variety of biology,history,environmental awareness this museum would provide for me I only had so much time to visit when I did but I do plan on going back for sure.
7 years ago (02-02-2018)
This is a nice little museum to take the kids to - they keep it clean and they usually have a friendly person at the front desk. They also have a separate 'play area' on the first floor when you enter the museum where kids can play (accompanied of course). There is a little something for most people.
8 years ago (19-12-2017)
Recent improvements at our State museum added new interest for me. More are coming so I'll keep coming back.
7 years ago (06-03-2018)
Excellent experience We spend 4 hours here without getting bored specially our little girl didn't want to leave the place ..
8 years ago (31-12-2017)
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