How To Register

To make a reservation for School Tours, Curiosity Connection, Planetarium Shows, and Additional Programs for Students please call our Reservations Office (717) 772-6997 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

If you are coordinating a trip to the Capitol as well, first call: Capitol Guide Service at 717-787-6810.

Reservations are for groups of 15 or more and should be made at least two weeks in advance.

Be sure to register as early as possible for museum programs because attendance for some programs is limited. 

 When you call please have the following information available:

•  1st and 2nd choice of date and time for your visit
•  Your school name and address
•  Your school e-mail address and telephone number
•  Number of students
•  Number of chaperones
•  Choice of Student Programs
•  Credit Card Information

Hours of Operation and Fees

Museum hours:  Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 to 5 p.m. 
The Museum will be open Mondays, March 30 – June 8, 2009 (excluding Memorial Day, May 25).

Each museum program requires a separate fee:

Curiosity Connection:
$3.50/ student; One teacher or chaperone FREE with every 5 students 

Planetarium Shows:  
$2.00/ student; One teacher or chaperone FREE with every 10 students

Additional Programs for Students:
$3.00/ student; One teacher or chaperone FREE with every 10 students

Payment is requested in advance.  A confirmation letter will be sent to you electronically.

**Please click on the designated links below to prepare for your visit.

Please make checks payable to:        The State Museum of PA

Mail to:
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Attn:  Tour Reservations
300 North Street
Harrisburg, PA  17120-0024

Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance should call 717-787-6778, or the Pennsylvania TDD Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984.

School Tours
         
Admission to The State Museum is FREE.

Many teachers and students enjoy exploring the museum at their own pace. Since you know your students best, we encourage you to create your own program and schedule for visiting the museum. All school tours are self-guided.

**After you have registered, click on the following links to obtain the information you need:

• Before You Visit... - a PDF of Directions, Bus Parking, Map of the
  Capitol Complex
• State Museum Map and Visitor Guide - Floor Plans - A map for finding your way around the museum
• Scavenger Hunt: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 - Activity sheets for students to use during their museum visit.
• Scavenger Hunt Answers: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 - For teachers
• eFeatures 4 Teachers - Up-to-date information on School Tours, Programs for Students, Early Childhood Programs, Web Resources and more.
• WebQuest – a great pre or post activity aligned with the PA Standards

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