The State Museum of Pennsylvania, founded in 1905, serves as the official museum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is one of 26 sites on the Pennsylvania Trail of History. The Museum has been housed in its current location at Third and North Streets since 1965.

The museum’s collections and program areas include Archaeology, Community and Domestic Life, Fine Arts, Industry & Technology, Military & Political History, Paleontology and Geology, Popular Culture and Zoology/Botany.

OUR ADDRESS:
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120-0024
(717) 787-4980

DIRECTIONS:
The State Museum is located in downtown Harrisburg next to the State Capitol at 3rd and North Streets. For comprehensive directions visit www.mapquest.com.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
The State Museum of Pennsylvania is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Holiday hours subject to change.
CLOSED MONDAYS

ADMISSION:
General admission to the museum is FREE until July 1, 2009. Click here for more information on the new admission charges. Click here for admission rates.

ACCESSIBILITY:
The State Museum is handicapped-accessible. A barrier free entrance is located at the Forster Street entrance. Individuals with disabilities or those in need of special assistance are asked to call (717) 787-6778 or the Pennsylvania TDD relay service at (800) 654-5984 in advance of their visit.

BACKPACKS:
The State Museum prohibits backpacks, large bags, personal radio/tape players and electronic games in the galleries. The State Museum reserves the right to inspect any items entering the premises.

COAT ROOM/LOCKERS:
The State Museum provides a coatroom and lockers on the Ground Floor to store personal belongings. The State Museum is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.

ESCALATORS:
Escalators connect all public floors, from the Ground Floor to the Third Floor.

ELEVATOR:
An elevator is available for visitors who choose not to use escalators.

FOOD SERVICE/SNACK BAR:
A snack bar with vending machines and seating is available on the Ground Floor. (Note: Food and beverages are NOT PERMITTED in any of the galleries.)

FACILITY USE:
The State Museum's facilities are available for meetings and special events. For more information, click here or e-mail Heather Logan at helogan@state.pa.us.

GIFT SHOP:
Click here for more information about the new Radius gift shop.
Also visit www.pacrafts.com/radius for more information.

MOBILE PHONES:
Please show courtesy for fellow museum visitors when using mobile phones.

PARKING:
Click here for more information about parking at the The State Museum.

RESTROOMS:
Restrooms are located on each floor. A Family Restroom is located on the Ground Floor.

SMOKING:
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of The State Museum.

TELEPHONE:
A public telephone is located on the Ground Floor vestibule of the Forster Street entrance.

TEMPERATURE:
Galleries are maintained at 68° degrees F in order to protect artifacts. Please dress accordingly.

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