The Pennsylvania Military Museum is committed to welcoming all visitors, regardless of ability, and providing reasonable accommodations to those individuals in need of assistance.

Location

Depending on the direction of travel, the Museum is adjacent to 322 East/West, located 3.5 miles from Penn State University.

The main parking lot GPS address is:

• 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg, PA 16827

For those in need, additional accessible parking is located immediately beside the Museum, the GPS address:

• 602 Boalsburg Pike, Boalsburg, PA 16827

Visiting & Parking

Parking is free for the Pennsylvania Military Museum. The only exception to this is during large scale events that incorporate the entirety of the Museum complex, such instances are noted when applicable on respective dates.

You can also visit the Museum utilizing accessible public transportation, via CATA [CAT-ah] Bus, which operates daily providing guests free transportation to the Museum from the surrounding county area(s).

As you enter the site by vehicle, please use caution when near intersections and paths. The entryway leads to the main parking area. Once out of the vehicle, remember to be aware of other vehicles when near intersections and use the marked crosswalks and accessible entrances.

The Museum is located approximately 100 yards from the parking lot, accessed via a paved path that traverses a bit of the Front Parade Grounds and crosses a stream via paved bridge to the entrance of the Museum – where stairs and a ramp lead to the entry doors.  There are approximately 09 stairs beside the gently rising accessible ramp to the main entryway.

Additional accessible parking spaces located adjacent to the Museum provide a closer & more immediate access point to the museum entrance.

Please note this parking has a separate vehicular entrance and is located at the side of the Museum and can be reached using 602 Boalsburg Pike as the GPS address. The lot is then to the left, located on the side of the Museum, approximately three hundred feet away from the parking area is the main entrance.  Paved paths to the front door are maintained year-round.

Entrance & Touring

Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will assist you with what you need to know before touring the gallery.  There is a fee to visit the Museum, however we do participate in several discounts and programs, such as the IMLS, Museums for All program.

There are a limited number of wheelchairs available at no cost. To the right side of the front desk are accessible restrooms, water fountains and coat rack. The only restrooms in the Museum are located adjacent to the front desk. Lockers are not available, so we urge guests to leave their personal belongings in their vehicle or to keep such items with them while onsite.

Accessible and family-friendly water fountains are located between the restrooms. Food and drink are not allowed in the Museum Gallery.

There is a seating area in the main lobby of the Museum, located to the left of the Front Desk. Inside the Museum Gallery there are three seating areas, one located in the center of the Gallery, and one in each of the left & right portions of the gallery.

Guided tours are available by reservation, during special events, and when staff are available. Visit our calendar of events for more information, call the Museum, or ask one of our staff members at the front desk.

Visit our Events page to learn about Sensory Friendly Visit days offered April through October on select days. Click below to learn more.

Service Animals & Support Services Provider

Service animals are permitted. This includes those service animals in training, in accordance to federal and state policies.  Regarding emotional support animals, approval for entry is at the discretion of the staff.

Support Service Providers receive complimentary admission into the Museum when accompanying a paying visitor.

Inside the Museum - Visitor Center, Theater, Gallery

To get the most out of your experience, we invite you to enjoy the Pennsylvania Military Museum’s orientation film – a 10-minute open caption film presenting the Commonwealth’s military history and that of the Museum & Historic Site.

The Museum Gallery is only on the first floor and does not require the use of any stairs or elevators. From the front desk, visitors will ascend a gentle rising ramp to the gallery entrance.

The PHMC and the Pennsylvania Military Museum have partnered with the AIRA App to provide visitors with vision disabilities a way to experience the Museum using their smartphones.  AIRA connects you with an agent, and using the camera on one’s smartphone, can help with navigating the Museum, reading artifact labels, and more.  AIRA is a free app that can be downloaded on Android Play Store and the Apple Store, with the Pennsylvania Military Museum being a free AIRA access location.

All video displays that include narration have captioning enabled for our visitors with hearing disabilities.

The Museum usually has moderate to low noise levels but can be crowded at times. Please be aware that the Museum does contain wartime sounds and sights that are suitable for all ages.

When you complete the tour of the gallery you can exit through the established & marked gallery exit. You can also exit the same way that you enter the Museum if needed.

Emergency exits are marked, audible and visual alarms will announce if guests are required to exit due to emergency, and Museum staff will escort those needing assistance.

Anyone may visit the Museum Store during business hours. Unique, educational, and fun gifts are available for all ages and interests.

Accommodations

There are a limited number of wheelchairs available at no cost, on first come basis.

Guests requiring accommodations are strongly encouraged to contact the Museum in advance of their visit.

If you have any further questions on accessibility at the Museum, feel free to contact the Museum at 814-466-6263.