Adjacent to Pennsylvania’s State Capitol building in Harrisburg, The State Museum offers exhibits and exquisite collections interpreting the state’s fascinating heritage. From the dawn of geologic time, to the Native American experience, colonial and revolutionary beginnings, and a pivotal Civil War battleground through the Commonwealth’s vast industrial age,The State Museum demonstrates that Pennsylvania’s story is America’s story.
The State Museum Store hours
Wednesday – Saturday: 11 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 4 pm
Holiday hours subject to change.
Curiosity Connection
Wednesday-Saturday 10-4 Sun 12-4* *On select large volume days, timed tickets may be issued for Curiosity Connection.
Call ahead for details (717)787-4980
Special Note:
The State Museum is no longer offering every 3rd Saturday of the month as a free day, except for several special events that take place during the year. Upcoming admission-free days include Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Program Sunday, January 15 and Pennsylvania's Charter Day on Sunday, March 11. Don't forget also, that State Museum Affiliate Members get free admission EVERY DAY - see paheritage.org for details about joining The State Museum.
The State Museum is now participating in Harrisburg's "3rd in the Burg" arts events on the third Friday evening of each month. Watch for details.
THE STATE MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA'S
BUY-A-BONE CAMPAIGN
Be part of The State Museum of Pennsylvania's exciting new installation of one of the most complete mastodon skeletons ever found in North America. Buy a Bone at PaBookstore.com.
THIS WEEK IN PENNSYLVANIA ARCHAEOLOGY
Interested in what's going on with Pennsylvania archaeology? Then check out our weekly blog: This Week in Pennsylvania Archaeology.
An exciting hands-on play environment. A place where children and grownups can discover, learn and play together. Visit the Curiosity Connection page for more information.
Learn, visit, and teach Pennsylvania history as seen through the PHMC’s historical markers. www.ExplorePAhistory.com
TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY Two professional development programs for teachers funded through Teaching American History grants from the U.S. Department of Education.
