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Enjoy the Present
Everyone loves Lancaster County’s rolling hills, lush farmland, covered bridges, Amish culture, antiques, quilts, handmade crafts, outlet shopping, music, theater and bountiful roadside stands, bakeries and restaurants – an absolute feast for all senses!Experience the Past
While enjoying present-day Lancaster County, you can also touch, taste and truly experience the rich past that gives guests in Central Pennsylvania the unique sense of place at these Lancaster museums and historic sites.Check Out These Central Pennsylvania Living History Museums:
- Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Experience railroad history. . .and history in the making at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Sit in an engineer’s seat, climb aboard a caboose and inspect a 62-ton locomotive from underneath. Discover the fascinating heritage of the industry that built our nation.
At the Landis Valley Museum, visitors are immersed in authentic PA Dutch rural life. The village and farm museum includes many historic buildings, landscapes, heritage-breed farm animals, and gardens.
Founded in 1732, Ephrata Cloister was a protestant monastic community of celibate Brothers and Sisters. Members, mostly German immigrants, sought spiritual goals rather than earthly rewards.
Cornwall Iron Furnace was processing iron from 1742 until 1883. Visit the site where iron was made into cannon for the Continental Army during America’s War for Independence.
Family and Individual Trail of History Museum Multi-Passes are available at the PA Dutch Visitors Center and at participating museums. Use your multi-pass to visit all four museums or to visit your favorites more than once!
Individual Pass – $19.95
Family Pass – $44.95 (Admits families of up to 4 people.)
More Lancaster Museums:
- Watch and Clock Museum
Experience a fun and fascinating journey into the world of timekeeping, beautifully presented by over 12,000 treasures of time at the National Watch and Clock Museum.
Step onto the grounds of Wheatland, Lancaster, PA’s historic residence of our 15th President, James Buchanan.
Since 1977, the National Toy Train Museum has served as headquarters for TCA, an international organization of men and women committed to the collection and preservation of toy trains.
Located in Paradise, Lancaster County, the National Christmas Center is a museum dedicated to the preservation of the beloved holiday of Christmas.
Indulge in gooey caramel crunch or creamy Wilbur Chocolate Buds while you meander through the Candy Americana Museum and Factory Store.
Over 4,000 specimens in the Weaponry Museum span the broad spectrum of U.S. military history. Under 2,600 sq. feet of glass, the collection is displayed in an interesting and educational manner.
The versatile Robert Fulton was also accomplished in other fields. It is not usually known that the great inventor was primarily an artist and that his miniature portraits are reputed to be among the finest produced in this country.
Built after Hand’s return from the Revolutionary War, Rock Ford Plantation in Lancaster, PA remains an authentic example of refined country living as it existed during the early years of the Republic.
And While You’re Here, Don’t Forget to Have Some Fun Too!
- Hands on House
Hands on House is a children’s museum dedicated to helping kids ages 2–10 learn – making sure they have lots of fun in the process! A shared educational experience brings the whole family together.
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