Are museums open in Harrisburg?

The State Museum of Pennsylvania is open for regular hours. Masks are recommended to be worn indoors while visiting The State Museum of Pennsylvania. To ensure your entry experience is smooth, we are encouraging pre-reservation of admission tickets.

Is the PA State Capitol open to visitors?

The Pennsylvania State Capitol building is a functional seat of government, where laws are passed and the public policy is set for over 12 million residents of Pennsylvania. Visitors are welcome to explore the Capitol Building at their leisure, on regular weekdays.

What is on top of the Harrisburg Capitol Building?

Commonwealth is a 14-foot-6-inch (4.42 m) gilded statue atop the dome of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is nicknamed Miss Penn and the Spirit of the Commonwealth.

Are Pa museums open?

Pennsylvania, get ready to get your culture on. Museums across the state are reopening starting on Jan. 4, thanks to the lifting of coronavirus restrictions put into place by Governor Tom Wolf. When they reopen, though, don’t expect it to be like 2019 all over again.

Why is the roof of the Capitol Green?

In 2011, the 7,200 square foot middle section of the Dirksen Senate Office Building roof was replaced with a green roof. What had previously been an unusable outdoor tennis court was transformed by plantings called sedums, which is a drought-resistant plant that stays green all year long.

What museums are open in PA?

Here’s when 17 of Pennsylvania’s best museums are reopening in Jan. 2021