The State Museum of Pennsylvania Sensory Kits and Map
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Dauphin County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Harrisburg
1 checked detail
Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
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Quick answer
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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
- Registration
- https://statemuseumpa.org/?page_id=225
- Contact page
- https://statemuseumpa.org/?page_id=225
- Phone
- 717-787-4980
- Not found in public sources checked
- 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.
Request sensory kits upon entering and confirm current museum hours before visiting.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
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.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- 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.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
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.
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.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceThe State Museum of Pennsylvania Plan Your Visit
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
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.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- 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?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
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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