New and exciting things are always happening at The State Museum! Make sure you keep up-to-date with the Museum happenings by reading the recent Press Releases found below. This page will also inform you about upcoming events and programs taking place at the Museum.

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For more information on events and happenings go to our on-line
Calendar of Events

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PRESS RELEASES

$3 Million in Grants Awarded to 200 Museums, Historical Groups and Local Governments

PHMC Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Roosevelt's 'New Deal', Partners with Pennsylvania Heritage Society to Offer Unique Tour

Celebrate the Harvest Season With Pennsylvania's Historical Sites

The Planetarium at the State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents Extreme Planets, September 6 through November 30, 2008

Governor Rendell Says First Step Taken Towards Improvements at PA
Lumber Museum

Your August Destination? Education in PA, Children to Learn History for Free at Pennsylvania's 24 Historical Sites Throughout Month

Pennsylvania Recognizes 75th Anniversary of 'New Deal'

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces Winners of Annual "Art of the State" Exhibit, More Than 2400 Entries Submitted for Judging

Pennsylvania Celebrates Juneteenth With Two-Day Dialogue On The Civil War, Civil Rights, Quest for Freedom Live and Learn Weekends Continue Across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Auctioning Items From 6 Historic Sites, Victrola, Carpet Beater, Butter Churn, Straight Razors and More for Sale

Military History Trail Offers New Way to Experience Memorial Day, Trail Connects 6 Sites of Military Significance in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Historical Sites Celebrate International Museum Day, Buy-One, Get-One Admission at 23 Historical Sites May 18

GROOVE/chill @ The State Museum, New Musical Series Designed to Attract New, Younger Audience Debuts at The State Museum Thursday, May 29

Major PA Revolutionary War Encampment Slated , 1,500 Re-enactors Expected at Daniel Boone Homestead in mid-May

Books on PA History For Sale Online From Diners to Disasters, Wars to Railroads, Buy at PAbookstore.com

Pennsylvania Focusing on Black History: Preserve America Grant will Fund Study, Support Local African American Heritage Tourism

The Planetarium at the State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents Ultimate Universe March 8 through June 1, 2008.

State Museum Welcomes Felix de la Concha Whom Paints Fran Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, Exhibit Runs Janueary 30 - March 22, 2008.

The Planetarium at the State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents Destination Saturn January 5 through March 2, 2008.

State Museum Invites Pennsylvania Artists to Participate in Annual Art of the
State Exhibit

The Planetarium at the State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents Season of Light
December 18 through December 30, 2007.

Families Can Ring in the New Year at The State Museum of Pennsylvania's 4th Annual "Noon" Year's Eve Celebration, Thursday, December 27.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania is Open Friday, November 23, 2007 –
The Day after Thanksgiving

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents Made in PA Exhibit
November 10, 2007 – May 18, 2008.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania presents the eleventh annual Night of the Great Pumpkin on Friday October 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

PA State Museum/Archives Will Remain Open During Building Inspection
Barriers, Scaffolding Should Not Discourage Public Visitation

The Planetarium at the State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents DarkStar Adventure, July 7 through September 30, 2007

The State Museum of Pennsylvania announces winners of 40th annual Art of the State® Exhibit  

The Planetarium at the State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents Mars,
April 7 through July 1, 2007

Romantics of All Ages Can Celebrate Valentine's Day at The State Museum, Sunday Februrary 11th, 2007

The State Museum Planetarium Presents Black Holes: the Other Side of Infinity
January 6 through April 1, 2007

“Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty” Scheduled to be Performed at The State Museum of Pennsylvania January 13 - 14, 2007

PENNSYLVANIA STATE MUSEUM EXHIBITS FIRST LADIES’ INAUGURAL GOWNS
First Lady Judge Marjorie O. Rendell’s gown and others are on display

Families can ring in the New Year at The State Museum of Pennsylvania with a “Noon” Year’s Eve Celebration on December 27 and 28

The State Museum Planetarium Presents George and Oatmeal Save Christmas and
Season of Light Holiday Shows November 18 through December 31, 2006

PENNSYLVANIA CRAFT EXHIBIT OPENS AT STATE MUSEUM IN HARRISBURG
Winners of juried craft show are announced

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RELEASE ARCHIVES

State Museum Planetarium Presents New Sky Show –
Hubble Vision 2, September 9 through November 12, 2006

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents
“Night of the Great Pumpkin” Friday, October 27, 2006

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION TO
CO-SPONSOR CONFERENCE ON NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE
One-Day Conference Includes History, Culture of Pa. Native Americans

Signing Time at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Sunday, October 15, 2006

Art of the State® Winners

Art of the State®: Pennsylvania 2006 June 11 – September 10, 2006

Click here for a list of Artists by County showcased in this year's Art of the State®

State Museum Planetarium Presents New Sky Show – Big – June 27 through September 3, 2006

NEW DINOSAUR SPECIES GETS A TOUCH OF HARRY POTTER WITH HELP FROM PHMC STAFFER--Dracorex hogwartsia is Tribute to J. K. Rowling Series

STATE MUSEUM CALLS FOR ENTRIES FOR CRAFT EXHIBIT

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents Covered Bridges Lecture
Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges – Design, Designers and Distribution May 13, 2006

STATE MUSEUM PLANETARIUM PRESENTS SKY QUEST

New Smithsonian Exhibition on Covered Bridges Set to Open at The State Museum of Pennsylvania on March 12, 2006

STATE MUSEUM OFFERS FREE ADMISSION TO CURIOSITY CONNECTION AND PLANETARIUM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 12 AS PART OF CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION

Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2006 
Applications Now Available; Deadline Extended

State Museum Presents LOUIE a High Energy, Interactive, Family Concert
and Workshop on Sunday, February 5, 2006

State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents New Exhibit on African American History Trailblazers: Notable African Americans in Pennsylvania History at The State Museum January 10, 2006 – June 18, 2006

STATE MUSEUM PLANETARIUM PRESENTS SPECTACULAR SPACE SHOW
PASSPORT TO THE UNIVERSE

Families…Ring in the New Year at The State Museum of Pennsylvania with a “Noon” Year’s Eve Celebration on December 28 and 29, 2005

The State Museum Planetarium Presents George and Oatmeal Save Christmas and Season of Light Holiday Shows November 19 through December 31, 2005

New Exhibit Highlights Pennsylvania's Original Department Stores -
Just in Time for the Holiday Shopping Season

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Presents "Night of the Great Pumpkin" Friday, October 21, 2005

STATE MUSEUM FEE STOPPED PENDING MORE FUNDING SUPPORT
Museum seeks solid information on financial help

Governor Rendell Asks Museum Commission to Rescind
Planned Entry Fee at Next Board Meeting

The State Museum Opens Exhibit on Oral Histories of
Immigrants to Pennsylvania

The State Museum Planetarium Presents Daily Planetarium Shows

STATE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES
ART OF THE STATE: PENNSYLVANIA 2005 WINNERS

Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2005
June 19 - September 11, 2005

State Museum Exhibits New Quilt Show: Quilts and More

PHMC Exhibits Rare Ivory-billed Woodpecker

PHMC Announces Acquisition of Robin Stanaway Artwork

State Museum of Pennsylvania Offers Preview of New Digital Planetarium March 12-13, 2005

The State Museum Adds Sculpture by Robin Stanaway to Permanent Exhibits

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