Tour the Museums of Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster PA Museums

Lancaster County dates back to the 1700′s. In fact, at one point the city of Lancaster was the largest inland city in America. And it served as the nation’s capital for one day during the war of 1812.

There is a heritage of history and learning throughout the Pennsylvania Dutch Country that has been preserved through numerous museums and historical sites. Have fun exploring!

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National Watch & Clock Museum

514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 17512, 717-684-8261

Take a tour through the history of timekeeping, from early non-mechanical devices to today's atomic and radio controlled clocks. With over 12,000 items in its collection, this museum is the largest and most comprehensive horological collection in North America.

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Biblical Tabernacle

Mennonite Information Center, 2209 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-299-0954

Visit the full-size reproduction of Moses' Tabernacle in the Wilderness, designed from Biblical descriptions in the book of Exodus. Lecture tours explain the history and spiritual significance of this dwelling place of God among his people. Guests representing many faiths and cultures from all over the world have found this fascinating.

Hands-On House Children’s Museum of Lancaster

721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS

There's so much to explore at the area's only museum where playing and learning go hand-in-hand. Not-for-profit museum features shared educational experiences that delight kids and parents alike. Self-directed exhibits for adults and children ages 2-10 to explore together. Exhibits include Marty's Machine Shop, E-I-E-I KNOW, Mostly Make-Believe, and more!

Lancaster County Historical Society

230 North President Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-4633

Lancaster Science Factory

454 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-509-6363

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

2451 Kissel Hill Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-569-0401

Longwood Gardens

U.S. Route 1
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-388-1000

National Christmas Center

3427 Lincoln Highway East (U.S. Rt. 30)
Paradise, PA 17562
717-442-7950

Family Attraction/ Museum - Walk-thru indoor life-sized exhibits

National Toy Train Museum