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Mercer Museum050
in Doylestown, PA 18901about Mercer Museum:
A towering seven-story castle, the Mercer Museum houses dramatic displays of the implements, folk art, and furnishings of early America before mechanization. It is surrounded by large open fields with plenty of room to picnic or just rest and enjoy the view of the majestic house.
Walk into the Central Court and see a Conestoga wagon, whaling boat, carriages, and an antique fire engine suspended overhead. 50,000 tools, relating to more than 60 early American crafts and trades, are on display as well.
The small gift shop features toys and books on colonial times geared towards children.
The museum holds a variety of summer camp programs for kids in grades one through eight, including a Lego Robotics Camp in which kids can work with Legos to create simple machines powered by computer technology, and Explorers Camp. Call or check the website for details.
Membership is available and is shared with nearby Fonthill Museum. Benefits include free museum passes for guests, gift shop discounts, unlimited free admission to the Mercer and Fonthill museums, a free newsletter, and invitations to special events and exhibits. Membership is $55 annually for families; individual membership $35.
Walk into the Central Court and see a Conestoga wagon, whaling boat, carriages, and an antique fire engine suspended overhead. 50,000 tools, relating to more than 60 early American crafts and trades, are on display as well.
The small gift shop features toys and books on colonial times geared towards children.
The museum holds a variety of summer camp programs for kids in grades one through eight, including a Lego Robotics Camp in which kids can work with Legos to create simple machines powered by computer technology, and Explorers Camp. Call or check the website for details.
Membership is available and is shared with nearby Fonthill Museum. Benefits include free museum passes for guests, gift shop discounts, unlimited free admission to the Mercer and Fonthill museums, a free newsletter, and invitations to special events and exhibits. Membership is $55 annually for families; individual membership $35.
tips:
A Mercer Experience Ticket - $15 for adults and $8 for kids - is good for admission at the both the Mercer Museum and the Fonthill Museum.
getting there:
Take Route 95 North to Street Road (Route 132). Take Street Road West to Route 611 North. Take Route 611 North to Doylestown, avoiding the Route 611 bypass, take the Doylestown exit on right. Follow the blue and white Cultural District signs. Follow to first traffic light (Ashland Street). Turn right on Ashland Street. Immediate right on Green Street. Museum is on your left.
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