Found 20 amazing activities for families
Discover 20 top-rated museums across Pennsylvania! From bustling cities to scenic towns, Pennsylvania offers incredible options for families seeking memorable experiences. Our curated directory helps you find the perfect museums with detailed information, honest reviews, and practical tips for planning your visit.
20 attractions across 2+ cities in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania offers a diverse range of museums suitable for all ages and interests. Whether you're looking for educational experiences, outdoor adventures, or entertainment options, you'll find plenty of choices. Our listings include detailed descriptions, visitor tips, and practical information like parking availability and accessibility features.
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the cultural heart of a great city--the place for creative play, with a surprise around every corner....
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States
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To deepen wonder and advance understanding of our natural world--past and present--in order to embrace responsibility for our collective future....
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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Museum of railroad artifacts from 19th-century locomotives to antique clocks, plus exhibits & talks....
300 Gap Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579, United States
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Keystone Kidspace provides activities, workshops and events that ignite kids curiosity in the areas of science, technology and the arts....
10 Hamilton Ave, York, PA 17401, United States
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Neighborhood North Museum of Play is Beaver County's first children's museum where you'll find a unique space designed to foster curiosity, learning, ...
716 14th St, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, United States
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The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is home to the museum's collection of contemporary craft and decorative art, con...
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW #1, Washington, DC 20006, United States
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An Outdoor Museum, A Yard Filled With LOTS Of Recycled, Repurposed, Found, Dumpster TREASURES, PAINTED IN 100s OF HAPPY BRIGHT COLORS. Kinda Like A Mi...
1501 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States
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Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is Pennsylvania's largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the ...
1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, United States
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Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblo...
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States
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The National Civil War Museum is one of the largest museums in the world dedicated solely to the American Civil War. The Museum seeks to tell the whol...
1 Lincoln Cir, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States
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Visit the oldest museum in Gettysburg! The Jennie Wade House is the site of the only civilian death during the battle. Built in 1842, and remains much...
548 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States
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Grand Italianate mansion with original Victorian decor, built in 1861 & open for tours....
Packer Hill Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, United States
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Sprawling museum next to the State Capitol building showcasing the history of Pennsylvania....
300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120, United States
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Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of America's most celebrated museums--a renowned leader in science and technology....
222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
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Please Touch Museum's mission is to change a child's life as they discover the power of learning through play. Our Museum is where lifelong learning b...
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131, United States
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Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the place of Andy Warhol's birth, The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol's artworks and ar...
117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States
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Set in a building with a Chinese rotunda, this museum has abundant artifacts & antiquities....
3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
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For well over 100 years, the word "Hershey" has been synonymous with the Great American Chocolate Bar. But before the world fell in love with his choc...
63 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033, United States
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Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) is the ideal place for fun things to do in Pittsburgh with kids. If you're looking for family ...
1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States
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Hands-on House is great for kids ten and under. The museum features a combination of hands-on activities and classes - all included with admission. En...
721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, United States
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