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The State Museum of Pennsylvania Sensory Kits and Map

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Dauphin County

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May 15, 2026

Area

Harrisburg

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Map and directions

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300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120

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Provider overview

The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg offers free sensory kits by request, a sensory-friendly map, accessibility information, and planning supports for museum visitors.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania is the official museum of the Commonwealth, located in Harrisburg and operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Quick facts

Phone
717-787-4980
Email
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Ages
Museum visitors on the autism spectrum, visitors with sensory processing disorders, and families
Season
Year-round museum accessibility resource, subject to museum hours and renovation updates
Cost
Confirm current admission, Museums for All eligibility, sensory kit availability, planetarium costs, and whether any exhibit or program requires a separate ticket.

Location contacts

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

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The State Museum of Pennsylvania

300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Request sensory kits upon entering and confirm current museum hours before visiting.

Programs and offerings

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Free sensory kits and sensory-friendly map

Museum sensory kits, sensory-friendly map, and accessibility planning supports for visitors with sensory needs.

Ages
Museum visitors on the autism spectrum, visitors with sensory processing disorders, and families
Season
Year-round museum accessibility resource, subject to museum hours and renovation updates
Schedule
Museum hours can change; families should confirm current open days, renovation impacts, and sensory kit availability before visiting.
Cost
Confirm current admission, Museums for All eligibility, sensory kit availability, planetarium costs, and whether any exhibit or program requires a separate ticket.
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May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official State Museum of Pennsylvania plan-your-visit page says sensory kits are designed for people on the autism spectrum or those with sensory processing disorders and families, are free by request upon entering, and include items such as noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, a magnifying glass, and sensory stretchy strings.
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Program details we found

Free sensory kits and sensory-friendly map

The official State Museum of Pennsylvania plan-your-visit page says sensory kits are designed for people on the autism spectrum or those with sensory processing disorders and families, are free by request upon entering, and include items such as noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, a magnifying glass, and sensory stretchy strings.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The museum says sensory kits can assist visitors as they explore exhibits and galleries and are available by request upon entering.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm sensory kit contents, sensory-friendly map updates, elevator access, accessible restrooms, changing table locations, wheelchair availability, planetarium sound or light effects, parking, and quieter visit times.

What we checked

What we found: The official State Museum of Pennsylvania plan-your-visit page says sensory kits are designed for people on the autism spectrum or those with sensory processing disorders and families, are free by request upon entering, and include items such as noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, a magnifying glass, and sensory stretchy strings.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Is The State Museum of Pennsylvania Sensory Kits and Map reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

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What information should families confirm with The State Museum of Pennsylvania?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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