Category: News
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The State Museum Partners with Dauphin County Library System
Monday, September 14, 2026 Media Contact: Jay Losiewicz, 717-705-8639 New monthly series ensures early learners stay connected to Pennsylvania’s heritage while The State Museum undergoes renovations. HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced a collaborative community outreach initiative between The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Dauphin County Library System (DCLS).…
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PHMC Set to Begin Construction on Reimagined State Museum of Pennsylvania; Awards Contracts for $79.73 Million Renovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 3, 2026 Media Contact: Jay Losiewicz, 717-705-8639 Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Set to Begin Construction on Reimagined State Museum of Pennsylvania; Awards Contracts for $79.73 Million Renovation The multi-year infrastructure project will modernize the 1964 complex, creating new dynamic visitor experiences and state-of-the-art collections storage. The State Museum was…
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State Museum Announces Revolutionary Things: Objects from the Collection in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary
Friday, December 12, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Losiewicz, 717-705-8639 The State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces Revolutionary Things: Objects from the Collection in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary Spanning three centuries, the exhibition features more than 140 rare objects, including the flag of the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment, monumental artwork, and historical displays from the 1876 Centennial and…
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PHMC Announces Largest Investment in State Museum History to Modernize the State Museum and Provide More Opportunities for Pennsylvanians to Engage with Their History
Media Contact: Jay Losiewicz, 717-705-8639 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is proud to announce a landmark $55 million infrastructure revitalization of the State Museum of Pennsylvania’s iconic mid-century modern building. This transformative project will position the Museum to meet the expectations of 21st century visitors and offer new dynamic experiences, making the State Museum…
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State Museum Receives Highest National Recognition from American Alliance of Museums
Media Contact: Jay Losiewicz, 717-705-8639 The State Museum of Pennsylvania Receives Highest National Recognition from American Alliance of Museums Harrisburg, PA – The State Museum of Pennsylvania has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, governments, funders, outside…