Museums
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Penn Dry Goods Market at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg Returns May 16-17
The annual Penn Dry Goods Market, a textile-focused antiques and vintage show with dealers hailing from all over the state and beyond, will be held on Friday, May 16 from 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM-3 PM at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg. The event benefits the Schwenkfelder…
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Gather Place Museum Launches Inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff
Gather Place Museum in conjunction with Experience Yardley, is happy to host its inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff Event—the first-ever held in Bucks county gathering of its kind—on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Yardley Friends Meeting House (65 N Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067). This historic, all-community…
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Museum of the American Revolution to Embark On New $1 Million Renovation Project
As it prepares for 2026, the Museum of the American Revolution will be undergoing a $1 million renovation project to enhance its many offerings, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The project will mark the museum’s largest since first opening its doors in April 2017. The renovation will include downsizing the museum’s gift…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia Announces Programming for Black History Month
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has announced its lineup of programming and events in honor of Black History Month, which this year is nationally themed “African Americans and Labor.” The 2025 theme delves into the vital contributions of Black people across the spectrum of work, skilled and unskilled, free and unfree, voluntary and…
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Three Philadelphia Museums Named Among Pennsylvania’s Quirkiest
Pennsylvania has no shortage of strange and fun museums, and there are three in Philadelphia that qualify as among the state’s quirkiest, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. The Mütter Museum has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1863. Over these 160-plus years, the museum has documented the advances in medicine and the sometimes-disturbing procedures…
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Doylestown Destination Finds Spot Among Pennsylvania’s 22 Quirkiest Museums
One local Bucks County museum has earned a place on the list of Pennsylvania’s 22 quirkiest museums, offering a great way to spend a fun afternoon, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle in Doylestown showcase the life’s work of Henry Mercer, the eccentric archaeologist and tilemaker who passed away in…
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Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown: A Spooky Season Must-Visit
The Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown is the perfect place to visit during the spooky season, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The grounds surrounding the museum are more whimsical than terrifying, with a realistic dinosaur playground for kids, a barn filled with antiques, fun sculptures of unicorns and mushrooms, and three peacocks wandering…
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Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City is Unique for This Major Reason, Among Others
Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City has a history that dates back several decades, but many might not even know the museum even exists, writes KYW Staff. According to Fireman’s Hall Museum curator Brian Anderson, the firehouse was originally the location of Engine 8, built in 1898. That is until it was relocated in 1952…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will make its debut on Saturday, September 14, will feature paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder, which contains over 500 works of art from which the pieces…
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‘X’ Marks the Spot in Oaks at Eclectic The American Treasure Tour Museum
The American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks is home to the strangest assortment of collectibles, reports Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The museum is an eclectic arrangement of all things Americana. Some pieces date back to the 1870s. Items include a 20-ft tall Gumby statue, a full Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band, and a…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1. The official name of the event is “AAMPlifying Black Philly Music: Unveiling the Philadelphia Sound.” The interactive program will explore Philadelphia music history spanning from the 1800s to the present-day with a focus…
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Taylor Swift Collection Now On Display at Stone Harbor Museum
The Stone Harbor Museum has opened a new Taylor Swift collection in the small Jersey Shore town where Swift often spent her summers as a child, writes Saleah Blancaflor for Penn Live. The collection officially opened on June 13, and will run through the end of September. Among the featured items in the collection include…
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Please Touch Museum To Begin $4.2 Million Renovation Project
This month, the Please Touch Museum will begin a $4.2 million project to renovate and restore the historic Memorial Hall, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The multi-million dollar plan includes restoring the marble floor and repairing the iconic dome and building exterior. Memorial Hall was originally built in 1876, and the building has…
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This Catholic Antique Shop Owner Has a Doylestown Paranormal Museum in His Home
A unique Doylestown paranormal museum dedicated to the world of the supernatural has opened its doors, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. VAMPA, the Museum of Vampire and Paranormal Activity Art, is the brainchild of Edmondo Crimi, the owner of Best of France Antiques. Crimi, who completed a six-day exorcism course in Rome,…
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The Magic of Autumn at Landis Valley Village Brings Harvest Festivities & Interactive History
Lancaster County is abundant in Pennsylvania German history, and Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is the center of it all. The state museum celebrates Pennsylvania German history, heritage, horticulture, and agriculture. Upon visiting Landis Valley Village, guests can traverse the campus which includes 30 historic buildings creating a “heritage village environment.” The core…
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Bryn Mawr Non-Profit Founder Honors Grandfather Ed Snider’s Legacy
Bryn Mawr’s Garrett Snider has more to boast about than being the grandson of the late Flyers owner Ed Snider. The 27-year-old wears many hats. He’s a real estate investor and strategic consultant. A child welfare advocate, Snider founded the Resilience Foundation and serves on the Philadelphia DHS Child Welfare Oversight Board, writes Kim Douglas…
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Irish Golden Chalice From 1480 Was on Display, Used in Mass at Villanova University
The Connelly Center at Villanova University has placed on display a historic golden chalice from southern Ireland dating back to 1480, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. “Most of the chalices and metalwork of Ireland were melted down or were taken by Cromwellian soldiers or other English soldiers in Ireland,” said Dr. Joseph Lennon, Villanova Professor…
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Five Montco Museums and Cultural Sites Get the Green
Several Montco museums and cultural sites won big bucks. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission awarded three counties, including Montco, a total of $159,000 in support grants, writes Joe Zlomek for The Sanatoga Post. The National Audubon Society, Audubon Award: $9,070 This non-profit is dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats. Schwenkfelder Library…
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