State Museum of Pennsylvania

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300 North St
Harrisburg, PA 17120
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is a provider of programs for management of historical and cultural resources. It offers on-site consultation and Web-based information and databases. The commission designs and conducts educational programs for government and nonprofit organizations. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission provides record management, site protection, surveying and project planning services. The commission s facilities feature various museums and historical sites. It designs and organizes exhibitions, workshops and conferences for teachers and students. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission offers online documents, digital archives and historical markers. The commission has a staff of trained professionals that offers assistance on historical preservation topics. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission maintains its corporate headquarters in Harrisburg, Pa.

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MaryJane O.
5/12/2025

Lovely space - discovered this museum while exploring the city on foot with my son and we decided to pop in. It did not disappoint. My favorite was the art installation in the bank vault....

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David M.
11/10/2024

Honestly, this rivals Smithsonian's natural History museum in quality (not quantity). Bringing kids I LOVED the minimal number of screens, opting for old school but wonderfully done plaques. The...

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John D.
10/3/2022

Penn Commandments State-run museum located in Downtown Harrisburg, which primarily focuses on anything and everything related to the history of the State of Pennsylvania--all the way from the...

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Erin W.
7/2/2024

Excellent way to spend a couple hours or a whole day. Something for all ages. Extremely educational and engaging for kids.

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John H.
6/15/2022

Arguably the best museum I've ever been to. I really liked the civil war and PA turnpike exhibit. Highly recommended for anyone spending an afternoon in Sensylvania.

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