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Seasonal sites closed Dec. 1 (includes Colonial Complex sites, Fire Museum) will open April 1, 2026

Winter hours

  • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. History Center Open
  • Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agricultural Museum Open
  • Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. History Center Museum Open
  • Mondays: closed

Winter Admission

  • Adults: $15 (Sundays $10)
  • Students (6-18): $8
  • Children 5 and younger: FREE every day

Address

York County History Center Museum, Library & Archives
121 N. Pershing Ave.
York PA 17401

Phone Number
717-848-1587

Know Before You Go

The York County History Center offers three museums, four historic sites, and a genealogy research library and archives – all located in downtown York, PA, with plenty of parking. Explore the region’s history from prehistoric times to the current day through immersive, state-of-the-art exhibits. Highlights include original colonial buildings, agricultural and manufacturing artifacts, and decorative art exhibits.

It’s easy and convenient to visit the History Center with a one-day pass to all of our museums on the same day.  Purchasing multiple tickets? First, check out our membership levels here, which may save you money today! Memberships typically pay for themselves in two visits. History Center memberships include 12 months of free admission to all properties, including our nationally renowned geneaology and research library, as well as guest passes.

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York County History Center is proud to be a part of the Museums for All program Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,500 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card.

Remember: if purchasing multiple tickets, a membership might save you money today! Click here to find out!

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  • History Center Museum

    Your journey to discover more than 300 years of York County history starts here!  Explore the themes of Building, Growing, Energizing, Making and Doing in 11,000 square feet of exhibit space, with engaging media elements, 9 interactive touchscreens and opportunities to share your history with us.

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  • Colonial Complex

    Explore York’s Revolutionary history at the Colonial Complex. Open for guided tours Tuesday through Saturday, April through November.

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  • Agricultural and Industrial Museum

    Learn about York County’s many contributions to agricultural and industrial progress on a visit to the Agricultural & Industrial Museum. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am – 4pm year around.

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  • Fire Museum

    Located in the 1903 Royal Fire House, the museum holds more than 225 years of firefighting equipment. Open Saturdays 10 am-4pm, April through November

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Interested in FREE admission? Consider membership to the History Center for yourself or as a unique gift