State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg

Name: State Museum of Pennsylvania
Address: 300 North St, Harrisburg, 17120-0101, United States
Telephone: +1 717-787-4980

#9 among attractions in Harrisburg

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex. While it is officially named the State Museum of Pennsylvania, members of the public, as well as official publications, sometimes refer to the facility as the William Penn Memorial Museum; the museum's central hall features a large statue of Penn. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°15'57"N, 76°53'7"W

Address

300 North StDowntown HarrisburgHarrisburg 17120-0101 United States

Contact

+1 717-787-4980

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State Museum of Pennsylvania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

~700 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
4 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
~1880 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
10 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
~840 ftSW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
5 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
11 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
~1800 ftE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
9 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
~1690 ftNW
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
9 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.5 miSE
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
12 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
~1160 ftNW
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
6 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miE
Bridge
State Street Bridge, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The State Street Bridge, also known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, is a 1,312-foot concrete, deck arch bridge that spans Pennsylvania Route 230 and Paxton Creek in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miSE
Church
Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg
14 min walk • Salem United Church of Christ, formerly known as Old Salem Reformed Church, is a historic Reformed church at 231 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is State Museum of Pennsylvania open?

State Museum of Pennsylvania is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to State Museum of Pennsylvania?

Nearby attractions include German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Capitol District, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg (5 min walk).

How to get to State Museum of Pennsylvania by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Museum of Pennsylvania:

Bus

Harrisburg (12 min walk)
Market Street Transfer Station (12 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (13 min walk)