Best Museums Near Mountville, PA [Ranked by Locals]
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Top Museums
Near Mountville, PA
The
Museums
below are listed according to our rankings, starting with the highest-ranked Museums
first.
National Watch and Clock Museum
4.8
(488 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Pretty cool museum if you’re interested in clocks and watches, how important time is, and how the clock was made. Loved how they had information on how clocks are important through history and especially with train and freight movement. Not really recommending for children, they do have a stuffed...
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
4.6
(565 Reviews)
Featured review:
"This place is so much fun to visit. It is like stepping back in time to a small village with gravel streets and buildings along the roads. Homestead, gardens, general store, hotel, tavern, firehouse, blacksmith, gunsmith, tin smith, leather shop, spinning and weaving and artifact or antiques disp...
North Museum of Nature and Science
4.5
(527 Reviews)
Featured review:
"We had such a great time when we took our daughter! The lady at the front desk was super nice. It took us about an hour to get around everything. Theres lots of hands-on activities throughout the first floor. It would be a perfect outing for younger kids!" - Pippa O....
Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster
4.4
(897 Reviews)
Featured review:
"I went on a Friday at 4pm and left at 7pm. This was my first time visiting with my kids (1 1/2 and 3) they had a blast and honestly I did too, with them. Reminded me of my childhood. I think I went at a good time because it wasn’t packed. There were about four families there. It wasn’t packed t...
Wright’s Ferry Mansion
4.9
(55 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Wow! What a gem! An authentic 18th century home in beautiful condition. Our tour guide was the exceptionally talented Asst. Curator, Elizabeth Dillon. We were fortunate to have her as our private tour guide. She had an answer to every question and every "And what is this item?" This is a hidden ge...
Mount Joy Area Historical Society
4.8
(10 Reviews)
Featured review:
"So much history - artifacts, maps, and books, memories, and knowledge collected in one space. Outstanding willingness and friendliness to share and inform on the interesting history and people of Mount Joy. Very helpful with my genealogical research. Looking forward to a return visit." - Kim B....
Boettcher House Environmental Education Center
4.7
(12 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Wonderful 20th anniversary art show. Dog friendly. Very laid back vibe, with great band and food." - Karen D....
Lancaster Museum of Art
4.5
(75 Reviews)
Featured review:
"What a great thing to do on a rainy day, museum is "free" but donation is suggested of atleast $5 a person. All art is local and up for sale, they have the information for each item down by the front desk if your interested in purchasing any. Two levels to the building, the lower has two side to ch...
Conestoga Area Historical Society
4.7
(29 Reviews)
Featured review:
"They had a Candlelight Christmas at the Historical Society last night. It’s definitely a hidden gem! It’s well organized. They have several buildings to see. They have a elevator in the main building!!You can expect to be there several hours if you enjoy history. There is a restaurant close by...
