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Tuesday, November 26, 2024 

Media Contact: Jay Losiewicz, 717-705-8639 

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Announces Pennsylvania Military Museum Modernization and Capital Project

The Pennsylvania Military Museum will undergo a $3.4 million Capital Projects Fund renovation to improve the space for visitors and collections. During the modernization project, the museum will temporarily be closed. 

Boalsburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) today announced a major capital project at the Pennsylvania Military Museum to modernize the museum’s infrastructure, ensuring the preservation of its invaluable collection and enhancing the visitor experience. 

The project will include a complete renovation and upgrade of all doors, windows, and heating and ventilation systems; installation of advanced artifact preservation controls; and integration of a comprehensive geothermal energy system. 

To facilitate these improvements, the museum will close to the public on Sunday, December 8, 2024, for approximately 14 months. During this period, the museum’s archives and permanent collection will be safely relocated to secured storage off-site. 

While the museum is closed, the theater will be available on a limited basis for interior programming. The museum grounds will continue to be fully accessible to the public, offering opportunities for outdoor activities, annually scheduled interpretive and school programs, and community events such as the Boalsburg Farmers Market. 

The Pennsylvania Military Museum will provide progress updates during the closure on the museum website and on Facebook and Instagram.

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