Best Museums Near Gap, PA [Ranked by Locals]
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Lancaster, PA has to offer.
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Top-Rated Overall Museums
Near Gap, PA
The
Museums
below are listed according to our rankings, starting with the highest-ranked Museums
first.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
4.8
(2,457 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Great museum. Most of the displays are closed off but there are a few that you're able to go inside. Great assortment of railroad history. The staff we spoke with were extremely friendly and loved to talk about trains. Staff was able to point you to items you may be interested in. There are train...
Barry’s Car Barn
4.8
(295 Reviews)
Featured review:
"The place is totally worth it, you think is small but it is not. It has cars and motorcycles, plus a nice collection of vintage signs and gas pumps. The two guys working there are great, they know a lot and are super friendly, they gladly answer questions" - Rodrigo A....
Rough & Tumble Engineers Msm
4.8
(453 Reviews)
Featured review:
"We visited here for the tractor show and it was a great time. The display of old lawn mowers to smaller engines is beautiful. The modern electric has replaced most of these things so it cool to see if the past be brought to life. I think the huge engines are great, but very dangerous and I'm surpri...
National Toy Train Museum
4.6
(228 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Great place to visit for all ages. Reasonably priced admission." - Michael V....
Mascot Roller Mills
4.7
(66 Reviews)
Featured review:
"A great site, one of our favorite parts of our trip. The docents were knowledgeable and friendly, and it was great to learn some of the history and see the mill actually working. The tour of the mill and the house only takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours, and it's completely free so definitely find time to chec...
Whistle Stop Shop
4.9
(26 Reviews)
Featured review:
"We were driving home from Lancaster and stumbled upon this train station and museum. So cool. Seeing the trains up close and the steam engine that does the work. Great place to spend family time. You can ride the big train or a little version steam engine train. There's even little carts that kids...
Christiana Underground Railroad Center at Zercher’s Hotel
4.4
(23 Reviews)
Featured review:
"What a wonderful experience! Darlene gave us a wonderful account of the underground railroad and the happenings t Zercher's Hotel. She is a vivid storyteller with a wealth of information. Her own connection to the events that occurred there made it even more meaningful. The hour spent was one of ...
Ressler Mill Foundation
4.4
(18 Reviews)
Featured review:
"We just stumbled upon this museum while coming back from Lititz to our Airbnb in Intercourse. We just loved the story of this mill and the family. Seeing the mill working was cool. The tour guides were great. If you have about an hour break from shopping and eating, we would recommend you visit ...
Strasburg Heritage Society
4
(3 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Holiday decorations were brilliant!" - Ann C....
Bible History Exhibits
4.5
(68 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Absolutely loved it!! This little spot has soo many things to read and look at! It really puts things in perspective for you, as well as helps you learn more and better about the bible! Definitely going to tell our church about this place, and I need to go back to buy a few more things! Amazing pla...
