Top Locations for History Museum in Pennsylvania

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AIndependence Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum
  • 211 S Columbus Blvd
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • +1 215 925 5439
3.0
4+ reviews, 3 sources
  • My nine-year old son went to the Independence Seaport Museum with his fourth grade class. When he left in the morning, we gave his teacher a $20 bill to hold for him to use because he wanted to buy a special gift for his grandfather's birthday in their gift shop. He had fun with the demonstratio... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Located on the waterfront at Penn's Landing, the Independence Seaport Museum provides a window into Philadelphia's history as a port city and ship-building center. Museum exhibits include information about the types of vessels, both commercial and recreational, that have been used on the Delaware... more on TripAdvisor

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Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106

BFranklin Court

Franklin Court
  • 322 Market Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704
  • +1 215 965 2305
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Like so many historical buildings, the original Franklin Court house was demolished long ago, in 1812, before people realized how interesting it would be to future generations. Not even enough information remained to construct a recreation.Instead, a "ghost structure," built for the 1976 bicenten... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Overview Seven museums located on the former site of Ben Franklin's home more on Travel.yahoo.com

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Franklin Court
322 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704

CLancaster County History Museum

Lancaster County History Museum
  • 2249 Rt. 30 East
    Lancaster, PA, 17602
  • +1 717 393 3679
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Nice tour for the kids. It was informative and people were friendly. The end display was the best. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Travel through time and relive the 1600s to the present. 32 life-size scenes, interactive activities ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Lancaster County History Museum
2249 Rt. 30 East
Lancaster, PA, 17602

DCarnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh
    PA 15213
  • +1 412 622 3114
4.0
13+ reviews, 2 sources
  • This museum is large and really pretty. Skylit galleries, an interesting collection--mostly American and European works. Not a lot of depth for any one artist, but very good breadth of a collection. The museum has an old part and a new part (well, new since 1974!). The old part has a glorious old... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I also choose to revisit the museum every time I am in Pittsburgh since I moved away. If you are a fan of ancient history/architecture, the museum has one of the only remaining plaster casts of the great Greek statues as well as life size cathedral doors. The gem area although now having some rem... more on TripAdvisor

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh
PA 15213

ESoldiers and Sailors National Military Museum Memorial

Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum Memorial
  • 4141 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh
    PA 15213
  • +1 412 621 4253
  • Overview The museum offers a sketch of the history of Southwestern Pennsylvania through military conflicts. The museum is an historic landmark opened in 1910 by the Grand Army of the Republic and is dedicated to the men & women who served our country from the Civil War to present ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum in the Oakland cultural district of the city was originated by the Grand Army of the Republic in 1906. The museum looks at the stories and sacrifices of local heroes from the Civil War through present day military conflicts. We honor those who served ou... more on Visitpa.com

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Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum Memorial
4141 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh
PA 15213

FBarley Sheaf Farm Estate & Spa

Barley Sheaf Farm Estate & Spa
  • 5281 old York Rd
    Holicong, PA 18928
4.0
13+ reviews, 2 sources
  • recommend barley sheaf to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area and we will definitely return for one of our anniversar more on Yahoo! Travel
  • barley sheaf farm estate & spa, which has been totally renovated since the last time we were here more on Yahoo! Travel

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Barley Sheaf Farm Estate & Spa
5281 old York Rd
Holicong, PA 18928

GMutter Museum

Mutter Museum
  • The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • 2155633737
4.5
74+ reviews, 3 sources
  • This place was interesting. You have to have a strong stomach for some of the things you will see. I am a premed student, so it was somewhat relevant, but if you are not interested in medicine of the past then this might not be the place for you! Overall, it was a pretty fun place to visit sin... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Mütter Museum is a museum of medical oddities, antique medical equipment as well as a large collection of biological specimens located in the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. It also hosts a comprehensive collection of medical research and education. (Lots of interesting history) Mutte... more on TripAdvisor

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Mutter Museum
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 19103

HNational Canal Museum at Two Rivers Landing

National Canal Museum at Two Rivers Landing
  • 30 Centre Square Easton
    PA 18042
  • 6105596613
3.5
11+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Kids loved it! The circle is a good place for the adults to hang out! The bars and restraunts have great ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Even though it was a far drive for me, The Crayola Factory was worth every minute. The kids, aged two and 10, both had a great time there were plenty of activities. The staff ... more on GoCityKids.com

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National Canal Museum at Two Rivers Landing
30 Centre Square Easton
PA 18042

IFonthill Museum

  • East Court St.
    Doylestown, PA 18901
  • 215 / 348-9461
4.0
5+ reviews, 3 sources
  • The castle itself is mind-blowing, with so many questions and and answers come more questions which the guide answers thoughtfully and fully. I have come to find out that these guides are self taught and have continuing education just like teachers, and it shows. Most of these guides are voluntee... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Everyone can call their home a castle, but Dr. Mercer could say it and mean it. The core of his wondrous castle, built from reinforced concrete in Mercer's own ... more on OpenList.com

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Fonthill Museum
East Court St.
Doylestown, PA 18901

JMercer Museum

  • 84 S Pine St.
    Doylestown, PA 18901-4930
  • 2153450210
4.5
4+ reviews, 2 sources
  • The Mercer Museum is known worldwide as one of the finest collections of lste 18th and 19th century technology. The enormous collection is arranged in rooms representing the workshops of different professions such as cooperage, harness making, candle making, and less common ones like comb making.... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Mercer Museum displays thousands of early American tools, vehicles, cooking pieces, looms, and even weather vanes. Mercer had the collecting bug in a big ... more on OpenList.com

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Mercer Museum
84 S Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901-4930