10 Best Museums in Pennsylvania

1. Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary was a historic site being a state prison. It was one of the most famous and costly prisons in that era. Now it is left open for visitors to see the empty cell blocks and watchtowers. Tours now include Block Cells, Lone Penalty Cells, Al Capone’s Cell and Death Row. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 6372. This museum remains open from 10AM to 5PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Wednesdays to Sundays.

There is a holiday on Mondays and Tuesdays of the week. The address of the Museum is 2124 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2603. You can get nearby restaurants like Zorba’s Taverna and Jack’s Firehouse. There are nearby attraction sites for the visitors to roam and know things better. They are Horticulture Center-Fountain Park and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum. 

2. The Hershey Story Museum

The Hershey Story Museum is a speciality Museum. Visitors have a chance to enjoy the chocolate sample tastings here. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 1775. This museum remains open from 9AM to 4PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Mondays to Sundays. There is no weekly holiday. The address of the Museum is 63 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033-1502. The nearby restaurants include Phillip Arthur’s cafe and Fenicci’s of Hershey. And the attraction sites close by it are Hershey Theater and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum. 

3. National Civil War Museum

National Civil War Museum  is a historic Museum site where it presents a balanced, unbiased look at the Civil War. It includes historic artifacts, photos and some video clips. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 1133. This museum remains open from 10AM to 5PM. Only on Sundays it opens at 12PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Mondays to Sundays. There is no holiday. The address of the Museum is 1 Lincoln Cir, Harrisburg, PA 17103-2411. The nearby restaurants include Subway and Mc Pizza. Andthe attraction sites close by it are Doll House Museum and Pennsylvania State Capital. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum.

4. SteelStacks

SteelStacks comes under the category of Historic Art Gallery. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 644. This museum remains open from 10AM to 5PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Wednesdays to Sundays. There is a holiday on Mondays and Tuesdays of the week. The address of the Museum is 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1347. The nearby restaurants include social Still and Molinari’s. Andthe attraction sites close by it are Hoover Mason Trestle and visitor Centre at SteelStacks. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum.

5. Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site comes under the category of Speciality Museum, Historic sites and Trams. Visitors will get to know about different historic small steam engines. Also they will know how in the 19th Century, they contributed to America’s Economy. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 878. This museum remains open from 10AM to 4PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Mondays to Sundays. There is no holiday during the week. The address of the Museum is 350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503. The nearby restaurants include Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender and Sambuca Italian Grille & Bar. And the attraction sites close by it are Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum.

6. Asa Packer Mansion

Asa Packer Mansion is totally carved in wood. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 632. This museum remains open from 11AM to 4PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Mondays to Sundays. There is no holiday on the weekdays. The address of the Museum is Packer Hill Avenue, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum.

7. Duquesne Incline

Duquesne Incline has the most unique and fun ride on cable cars. Through the ride you get to see the Pittsburgh Skyline. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 4269. This museum remains open from 5:30 AM to 12:45 AM only on Mondays to Saturdays. But on Sunday the timings are 7AM to 12:45 AM. Visitors are allow to visit from Mondays to Sundays. There is a holiday on Mondays and Tuesdays of the week. The address of the Museum is 1197 W Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1003. 

8. AACA Museum,Inc.

AACA Museum,Inc is a speciality Museum. They have per head admission tickets of $13.62. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum. And the total reviews are 6372. This museum remains open from 9AM to 5PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Wednesdays to Sundays. There is a holiday on Mondays and Tuesdays of the week. The address of the Museum is 161 Museum Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2462. 

9.Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents cultural and landmark building houses collections are very astonishing. It includes 200 plus galleries. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 7343. This museum remains open from 10AM to 8:45 PM. Visitors are allowed to visit from Thursday to Mondays. There is a holiday on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the week. The address of the Museum is 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2302. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum. Whole Family is welcomed here.

10. Barnes

Barnes is the Art museum. It has the great 19th and 20th Century French Paintings. Tourists have given the star ratings about 4.5 stars. And the total reviews are 5356. This museum remains open from 10AM to 5PM. Visitors are allow to visit from Fridays to Mondays. There is a holiday on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays of the week. The address of the Museum is 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130-3602. Public has given an overall excellent review for this museum.

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