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Colonial Courthouse, York

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Admission from $20.

About Colonial Courthouse

The York County History Center in downtown York, Pennsylvania comprises an immersive History Center Museum, five historic buildings including the Colonial Complex, an Agricultural and Industrial Museum, and a Fire Museum, plus a Library and Archives for genealogical research. The History Center Museum features interactive exhibits, preserved artifacts, and technology-rich displays tracing York County history from its Revolutionary beginnings to the present. Visitors tour historic sites, explore walking tours, and access virtual exhibits. The center suits history enthusiasts, families, and those researching family trees. Children 5 and younger receive free admission every day. Those presenting a SNAP EBT card through the Museums for All program receive free or reduced admission. Admission prices are published online, and tickets are sold through the venue's website at yorkhistorycenter.org.

Tickets and prices

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Admission

  • Adults
    Adult
    $20
  • Children 5 and younger
    Child
    Free
  • Students (6-18)
    Student
    $8
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What’s on at Colonial Courthouse

2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Oct 30 · 6:00 pmEvent

Spooky Walking Tour

A guided walking tour through downtown York at 6:00 p.m. shares legends of the Cannibal King and the Wildman. Tours last 60–90 minutes, start and end at the History Center Museum, and are recommended for ages 12 and older.

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“Dates: October 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm”

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Dec 8 · 6:30 pmEvent

History Storytellers

An evening gathering at 6:30 p.m. features York County storytellers sharing local history. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for free museum exploration, and the program includes a "Stump the Historian" segment.

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“Dates: December 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm”

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The 2 savings

Kids & family

Children 5 and Younger Free Admission

Free admission for children age 5 and younger every day

Free

“Children 5 and younger: FREE every day”

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If you qualify

SNAP/Food Assistance Free or Reduced Admission

Free or reduced admission for those presenting a SNAP EBT card through 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.”

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