The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

The state museum, which is next to the State Capitol, has much information and many exhibits dealing with the state, including state history. There are also art exhibits, usually displaying art work o ... more on TripAdvisor

My kids love the Michigan state museum in Lansing but weren't much for this one. It's all "just things to look at," as my middle daughter put it. For instance, there's an "old Main Street" exhibit, bu ... more on TripAdvisor

We went on a Sunday which allowed us to park free of charge. During the week, meters must be fed. The museum itself was filled with many interesting items and made for an enjoyable experience. However ... more on TripAdvisor

While the state museum provides many interesting artifacts and information about Pennsylvania, I certainly wouldn't pay to see most of this stuff. The musuem used to be free to visit, but it as of Jul ... more on TripAdvisor

I walked over from the Hilton both on Saturday and Sunday. My Saturday was free (once a month) and Sunday was 3 bucks plus 2 for the planitarium show. It's not DC Air and Space, but it is cool. Someth ... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

The State Museum is a fantastic place to visit. There is something for everyone to learn about the culture of Pennsylvania!

Everytime I visit I learn something new! My children enjoy the museum a great ... more on Yahoo! Travel