Best History Museums Near Lancaster, PA [Ranked by Locals]

Written by: RJ Weaver (Local Guide)

Analyzed, reviewed & edited by: Lanc Local staff

Last Updated:

Lanc Local analyzed 8,701

local customer reviews and metrics to find the best History Museums

Lancaster

has to offer.

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Top-Rated Overall History Museums

Near Lancaster, PA

The

History Museums

below are listed according to our overall rankings for the

Lancaster

area, starting with the highest-ranked History Museums

first.

Philly Pretzel Factory: Lititz Bakeries

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

4.6

★★★★★

(1,827 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.89
Lititz
Ephrata Cloister: Ephrata History Museums

Ephrata Cloister

4.7

★★★★★

(526 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.49
Ephrata
Historic Rock Ford: Lancaster Historical Place Museums

Historic Rock Ford

4.7

★★★★★

(246 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.51
Lancaster
LancasterHistory: Lancaster History Museums

LancasterHistory

4.6

★★★★★

(130 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.86
Lancaster
Columbia Historic Preservation Society: Columbia History Museums

Columbia Historic Preservation Society

4.8

★★★★★

(56 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.72
Columbia


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