This one slipped under the radar last week.
The Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, for the first time in its history, is charging admission. It started July 1st-- $3 for adults, and $2 for kids and seniors.
It's funny. A co-worker and I were discussing the museum a few days ago. I remarked how I paid a visit a few years ago, and it hadn't changed since I was a kid. The civil war uniforms and Indian canoe are still there, and I suspect they'll always be there.
The admission fee is more a psychological thing than anything else. A big part of me believes it should still be free. On the other hand, a few bucks from every visitor could mean a better museum. Still, fiscal responsibility and improvements, and state government rarely go hand in hand.
I came across this photo on the internet. Clearly, it's not recent and it's not mine. Check out the cars on the street.
Getting to Harrisburg for a photography expedition is always on my list of things to do. Unfortunately, when I have the time, it's either raining, I'm too tired, or both.
