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 July 1, 2009 there is now a fee. The fee is not that much. I think it is $3 for adults and $2 for kids. On... more

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, we thought the museum needed to be updated in many areas. At times, it felt as though we were visiting a museum from the... more

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, but you can't go into any of the shops, you can just look through the front windows. Middle daughter did like "the Federal room"... more

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 of PA artists. This is a worthwhile stop while in Harrisburg. The museum is free and is closed on Mondays. There is metered street parking which is free... more