This review is for the docent-led tour not the museum- which we thought was included in the $15 per…read moreperson fee. Our guide was a very sincere former employee of Bethlehem Steel who started our tour asking if we all were up for an hour and a half walk. We said yes. He started his presentation outside the door of the museum. An hour later we had walked maybe a block up a nondescript driveway as we listened to his stories of mismanagement, nepotism and greed within the company. He also showed pictures and told stories of some of the people who worked there over the years as well as some of the products produced. Some of the stories were interesting but an hours worth standing in the road? I finally asked if we were going to be able to go into some of the deserted fantastic looking buildings - he said no. We left the group and headed off by ourselves and found, across from the Arts Center, a stairway that headed up to the rusted gigantic steel stacks and accompanying infrastructure. Although it was fenced off, it was amazing walking along looking up, down, and around the place, almost close enough to touch. This is what we thought we were going to be learning about on the tour. Did we need to know what each gigantic piece did - not really - Did we waste $30 for the tour - sadly yes. Did we go back to see the museum - no. Will we, most likely not. Should you go? Take a look at the pictures and decide - you don't see this kind of scenery very often.

Really nice exhibit on different industries that shaped this country and the world. I liked the…read morecomputer exhibit which shows old computer stuff.

This is well worth the trip out to see this place!! This is not just a museum, it's a world history…read moretour of different places around the world and their folklore, their myths and legends! The artifacts are absolutely jaw dropping, and incredible to behold. Cursed items, haunted items, priceless items. The place the houses all of these items is just a walk-through history and through time. Fabulous adventure

Wow, amazing small museum but very informative. If you're into the vampire paranormal definitely I…read moremust say.

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

I don't remember having gone to this nature center. I'll have to bring my grandkids again!read more

Let's start with some history. I think it's safe to say that few people associate Daniel Boone…read morewith Pennsylvania but indeed he was born in PA on this site in 1734. Boone's father Squire in 1730 bought 250 acres of land and eventually builds a one room log cabin house with a spring cellar on the property. Daniel, the sixth of eleven children, received little formal education. Boone learned how to read and write from his mother, and his father taught him wilderness survival skills. Boone was given his first rifle when he was 12 years old. He quickly proved himself a talented woodsman and hunter, boldly shooting his first bear when most children his age were too frightened (whether or not that even actually took place is still contested but it sounds to good not to be true). Boone moved with his family when he was fifteen to North Carolina thus ending his time in PA and at this location. Why did this happen? The rumor is that it had something to do with Squire getting thrown out of the Quakers for allowing a daughter and then a son to marry non-Quakers. So after the Boone family moves what happens to their home and land? In 1750 Squire sells everything to William Maugridge, a relative of the Boone's from Philadelphia and a friend of Benjamin Franklin. Maugridge during this time adds the right-hand section of the current stone house on the foundation of the Boone's log cabin. Maugridge dies in 1766 and the land is purchased by John DeTurk. DeTurk remodeled the house completely by removing the remaining walls of the log cabin and replacing them with stone. After DeTurk dies in 1808 the land changes hands several times over the next century until eventually it's abandoned around 1919. Finally the rector of a local Episcopal Church buys the property in 1926 and in 1937 sells it to the Commonwealth of PA who dedicates it as a state historic site the following year which begins the restoration that will eventually to lead to the site that exists today. So if you go what will you see? In terms of original you've only got one thing. The spring cellar of Squire Boone's log house. The stone walls are the foundations of the Boone's log house; and along the one wall, the original spring can be seen flowing through a trough in the floor. Past that there are several other buildings on the site but they were either built by the DeTurks or they were moved to the Boone Homestead site during the renovation which lasted into the late 1960's. What's honestly the best part of coming here would be the grounds. The entire property is almost 600 acres which means that everything is very spread out and there is a small network of trails that can used for either hiking or for bringing your horse. Lots of wild flower fields, deer and the quiet peacefulness of the surrounding Oley Valley. Great place for a picnic and a great place to bring the dog. If you go: Current hours during summer are Tuesday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4 and closed on Monday. I think in the offseason the hours are only the ones on Friday-Sunday. The grounds outside of the historic area are 100% free to picnic/walk in. If you go inside the historic area and are seen by one of the staff working there they will hit you up for $3 per person Historic Grounds Fee that they charge. It's a very odd set up because while there are signs set up telling you this, if you hang around you will notice especially on weekends very few people respect this/it's near impossible for them to realistically enforce this. 45 minute guided tours of the Boone House are given at different times of the day (no schedule posted anywhere except at the visitors center) and they also have a short fifteen minute video at the visitors center about Boone and the history of how the site came together. Current tour prices are Adults - $7.00, Seniors/AAA Members - $6.00 and Children 12 & Under - $4.00 but I think if you pay the $3 grounds fee you can also walk around the Boone House on your own without a guide. We did the tour the first time we came last year and it was well done. One more thing about the grounds and the hours. On the way in you'll notice a large gate arm that can be used to block the road. Make sure you get outside the gate area before 4pm. If not and if the staff can't find you, you could be locked in and then the only way out is to call the state police or something like that, i.e. a huge hassle. Come for the beautiful grounds and even dabble in a little bit of history but either way there is something about the Boone Homestead site which makes it a picturesque winner. www.phmc.state.pa.us/portal/communities/pa-heritage/kentucky-frontiersman-pennsylvania-roots-daniel-boone-homestead.html

If you enjoy parks being randomly closed, exceptionally rude 'volunteers', and being yelled at by a…read morewoman on patrol, this is your park. It is a shell of what it once was and is now more or less a money grab. Half of the site is closed off unless they are doing an event and the rest is nothing to pay attention. So, go to Hopewell Furnace, VF Park, Audubon, anywhere you are actually welcomed as a visitor.

We enjoyed the tour. Started off with an interesting video. The docent was good and knowledgeable…read more Took so see many interesting spots in and around the home, including a life size version of a wigwam that would have been in the area at the time.

Why is the Hans Herr House significant and who the hell was Hans Herr?…read more The house itself is significant as it is the last remaining structure that is still standing from the original group of Mennonites who came to the Lancaster County area to escape religious persecution from their native Switzerland. The house is also significant in that it is the oldest structure in Lancaster County and likely the oldest remaining Mennonite meetinghouse in the Western Hemisphere. The original group traveled from Switzerland to Germany to escape religious persecution then after a governmental regime change they were forced from Germany to England where they met with William Penn who allowed them to colonize a portion of what is current day Lancaster County or when they arrived in 1711, the extreme most western frontier of Pennsylvania. One interesting piece of information is that the house did not belong to Hans Herr as it was built by his son Christian which is why his initials are over the doorway along with the inscribing mark of 1719. On the tour you are told why the name remained(s) Hans Herr House versus Christian Herr House but honestly I forget why. Maybe something just deferential from Christian towards his father or because of his father's status with the original group that came to the area or maybe everyone just liked the flow of the name more so it's based on tradition? The tour itself is around 40-45 minutes and it starts in the building which houses the gift shop and you are given a brief overview of the Anabaptist faith, the Mennonites who are direct descendants of the faith and a map which shows the route the initial settlers took from Switzerland to Pennsylvania. After that you are taken over to the house where you see the three rooms which make up the first floor (kitchen, bedroom and all purpose dining room-meeting room-family room) and the second floor which is where the eight children slept and finally the basement which is accessed from a side entrance outside of the house. You learn that the key to the home's design is that they didn't believe in wasting any space so every inch served a purpose such as not having hallways so as soon as you walk in the front door you're right in the kitchen. One thing worth noting, if you are someone who is hardcore hung up on only visiting historical places if they have lots of original items then this place might not be for you. There is not a whole lot original to the house that you can see with the exception of a piece of the ceiling insulation on the first floor (rye straw + manure + ??), the wooden crossbeam over the kitchen fireplace and the steps which go from the second floor to the third floor attic (obviously you can't use them). Past that I think most everything else was changed out in the 19th century when the house was still used as a residence or in the early 70's when the initial renovation occurred to make things into a tourist destination. If you want more original take a look at the bibles on display in the gift shop which are original to Hans and Christian. I wouldn't call the Hans Herr House a must see, but it's interesting enough and the tour is the right length to keep everyone interested along with being located close enough to most of Lancaster County's tourist elements. If you go: The 1719 Hans Herr House is open April 1 through November 30, Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Forty-five minute Herr House tours are offered at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This is not the tour information for their reproduction Native American Longhouse. That tour is offered at 10 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m and has an entirely different focus. Prices are currently Adults: $8, Children 7-12: $4 and Children 6 and under: free with a slight discount if you choose to tour both structures. There are also several special events that happen throughout the year and that information is available on their website.

What an amazing Friday evening, we brought our mom an aunties here for a pre Mother's Day outing…read more The parking was a flat rate, however, there was parking along the side for free for those familiar with city parking rules. We were not so we parked in the lot. The whole museum was open for viewing from 5pm-8:45pm. Live music was great in the grand hall. There were a few tables, the whole staircase was open for sitting. Light fare food was available for eating, and the dining hall was open. It was a fantastic evening for a Pay What You Wish admission April 10-September 4, 2026. You may get your tickets online. Awesome outing for families, dates, hangout. I totally plan to visit again. The live band was very good and local to Philly.

I love a good museum and this one did not disappoint. No matter what type, medium, or genre of art…read morestrikes your fancy, I am certain that they have it here for you to appreciate and enjoy. One of my silliest and favorite parts of visiting museums is the little shops that often harbor inside of them. This museum had not one, but two of said shops boasting everything from merch related to the art on display, books about art, pieces from local makers, and way beyond. One thing that really excited my group was the photo booth located in one of the shops. For the fair price of $8, it takes three shots in your choice of black and white or color, provides a print, and emails you your photos. Much like many other mediums of art, I find photo booths to be such a simple joy that brings people together. We had such a meaningful day at the museum and I look forward to coming back on our next trip to the area.

Wings of War (WoW) is just starting out as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. We have…read moreacquired a 1941 WWII Cessna T-50 Bobcat that was a Crane MK1 during WWII with the RCAF. The aircraft is currently portrayed as a U.S. UC-78 and will remain in U.S. colors. We believe this aircraft is the oldest, flying Bamboo Bomber in the world. We are actively pursuing nose art for this plane that will link it back to its Canadian lineage. Please go to our FB PAGE and add your ideas there. Call if you want to schedule an appointment to tour the aircraft.

From the owner: Wings of War (WoW) is just starting out as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. We have…read moreacquired a 1941 WWII Cessna T-50 Bobcat that was a Crane MK1 during WWII with the RCAF. The aircraft is currently portrayed as a U.S. UC-78 and will remain in U.S. colors. We believe this aircraft is the oldest, flying Bamboo Bomber in the world. We are actively pursuing nose art for this plane that will link it back to its Canadian lineage. Please go to our FB PAGE and add your ideas there. Call if you want to schedule an appointment to tour the aircraft.

What a cool hidden gem in Valley Forge National Park! I took a tour of this museum in November…read more2025. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and intriguing as he guided us around the property and inside the home/studio. Esherick was extremely talented and it was incredible to see his stunning creations. Tips: The tour is inside and outside so dress accordingly. There are steps inside the building. Booking ahead is required and tour group counts are limited.

Another spot that I wish more people were aware of, this museum is a glimpse into the life of a…read morefascinating artistic polymath. If you have any interest in architecture, woodworking, or even just the general history of the area, this place is a requirement.

Carrie is absolutely amazing. I work at a brand new senior living community, and we have had the…read morepleasure of having Carrie paint several murals in our community. She is truly a wizard of her craft and makes her work look effortless. It is all so realistic--she works wonders.

Promiseland murals did two jobs for me and both of them created so much new traffic for my…read morebusiness. I have gotten nothing but positive feedback from the community and from customers. I am so grateful for their hard work and their creative ideas that helped take my pizzeria to the next level!

This museum has tons to see and is even better because it is more of a local museum (so not super…read moretraffic heavy). Free parking and plenty of interesting things to see. I went for their version of the bodies exhibit and was not disappointed! It may be graphic for younger children, but it's extremely fascinating!!!

This my go to spot in West Reading to entertain the grandkids. The kid friendly exhibits change…read moreseveral times a year and are an excellent way for them to blow off steam. This time they had an exhibit featuring Harley Davidson motorcycles. One on display was the motorcycle ridden by Peter Fonda in Born to be Wild. Past exhibits included Teenage Ninja Turtles and Thomas Trains. There are also plenty of interesting things for adults. They have a seasonal display of Christmas trees decorated with ornaments from around the world. A modern art exhibit is also at the museum for the next couple of months.