The State Museum of Pennsylvania has closed for renovations. Check back here for updates on progress!

aUGUST 3, 2026

PHMC Announces bid awards

PHMC announced that four Pennsylvania-based construction firms have been awarded contracts to execute the historic $79.73 million infrastructure revitalization of The State Museum of Pennsylvania. With the contracts finalized and the multi-year transformation officially underway.

aUGUST 2, 2026

Community Kickoff Party

State Museum hosted a Community Kickoff party! Visitors enjoyed hands-on activities and a balloon drop before the museum closed for final preparations.

June 25, 2025

PHMC Announces Renovation

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is proud to announce a landmark infrastructure revitalization of the State Museum of Pennsylvania’s iconic mid-century modern building.