Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational, & Memorial Center — Attraction in Derry Township

Very very small museum, but very interesting! I learned a lot from my visit and saw a collection of varied artifacts, from different uniforms to materials from State Trooper Rodeos (I found an amusing bit in the program information they had available) to significant historical items (artifacts from news stories around the State that received national attention).

I spent about an hour and a half inside, taking things in slowly. I would at least dedicate an hour to this museum if you plan on visiting. Maybe two if you choose to read many of the resources available.

It was covered with snow when I visited, but please make sure to take a few moments at the Wall of Honor.

The staff is incredibly friendly and a joy to interact with.

My main reason for wanting to visit was because some of the artifacts were featured on Travel Channel's "Mysteries at the Museum". While they shared many details of the story behind the artifacts there was still...

I visited here on my way up to State College, after hearing about this place by accident while surfing YouTube. It really gave me the appreciation that the efforts the men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police have done since they were founded back in the 1900s protecting and serving the residents of the Commonwealth. You'll learn a lot about their history, see how their equipment changed year after year, hear about some of the most infamous crimes like the Camp Hill prison riots, and the 666 fix, etc. You'll also see how they train future men and women to become state troopers as they have an exhibit detailing some of what goes on at the nearby State Police Academy.

To the PA State Police: thank you for all you do in protecting and serving the...

This is a great museum for one of the oldest SP agencies in the United States. Their history goes back to their days in the early 1900s when they were used first as strikebreakers. A wonderful learning experience documenting their early history up until the 21st century. When in the area the museum is located right outside Hershey Pennsylvania. Is an easy In-N-Out despite the mass of construction project on-premises for the Pennsylvania State Police academy. If you're into police history particularly that of the State Police this is a must stop and see. In addition they run a wonderful...