Lancaster Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Lancaster, PA, Pennsylvania.
Dedicated in helping children learn while enjoying themselves. The company is not-for-profit. Featured in the museum are many exhibits, classes and programs. Children aged two to ten are sure to enjoy the museum. Family memberships can be purchased. Groups can be facilitated.
Charles Demuth Museum and Gardens
The Demuth Museum boasts permanent and rotating exhibits focusing on the life and works of well-known artist Charles Demuth. The museum is located in the home of the Demuth family, which is one of the oldest homes in Lancaster. It was built late in the 18th century and is presently open year-round, with the exception of January, for tours. The hours of operation are from Tuesday to Saturday form 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.
Lancaster Newspapers Newseum
Guests can take a self-guided trek through the city's history as they browse through the pages at the Lancaster Newspapers Newseum. The exhibits focus on the evolution of the local papers from the beginning of the business.
1719 Hans Herr House and Museum
The 1719 Hans Herr House is the oldest surviving European settler dwelling in Lancaster County. The museum includes farmhouses and barns, displaying farm equipment and implements that date back three centuries. As part of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, the museum presents the history and faith of the Mennonites in historical context.
Landis Valley Museum
Open year round, this museum features information about the Pennsylvania German rural life. Located on the property is a farmstead, tavern and country store. The Museum Shop is located across from the museum. Guided tours of Crossroads Village are available.
The Lancaster Science Factory
The Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on science and technology museum dedicated to helping children develop curiosity, think creatively and build confidence as they learn the principles of science and the application of science in engineering and technology. Highly interactive exhibits, workstations and mini-labs offer "open-ended" learning experiences with opportunities for visitors to experiment and create.
Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum
The Lancaster Quite and Textile Museum boasts an extensive collection of Amish-made quilts, which were all sewn by women in Lancaster County. Some date back as far as the 1870s through to the 1940s. Various related artifacts are also on display, as well as informative exhibits teaching guests about the Amish way of life and how the quilts were made.
North Museum of Natural History and Science
Discover all about the depths of space, dinosaurs, Native Americans and more. Hands-on facilities are located in the museum for young children. The museum posses the third largest planetarium in Pennsylvania. Numerous exhibits, special events and lecture programs are presented.
Lancaster Museum of Art
The purpose of the museum is to advance the visual arts through various educational programs and exhibitions. The artwork on display is from local, national and international artists. Studio classes are offered for adults and children. Courses available are ceramics, drawing, painting, watercolor and sculpture.
