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Museum membership guide
Top 50 NARM locations in Pennsylvania
byShiry
Live update: Updated August 16, 2022Copy link
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2. Independence Seaport Museum ("IDs)
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryIndependence Seaport Museum deepens the understanding, appreciation and experience of the Philadelphia region’s waterways through history, science, and art, plus experiences on the water. Dive into River Alive!, a new exhibit that brings the wildlife, science, and wonder of the Delaware River up close. Raise the sails and discover the history of the U.S. Navy aboard Schooner Diligence and our National Historic Landmark ships, Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna. Observe live demonstrations in the Museum’s boatbuilding workshop and get hands-on with science, technology, engineering, and math in our Citizen Science Lab and MakerSpace. Uncover the past with one of the largest maritime art and artifact collections in North America and experience the river with seasonal boat rentals and on-water tours. With so much to explore, Independence Seaport Museum is the premier, family-friendly destination on the Penn’s Landing Waterfront.
3. Reading Public Museum
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4. Adams County Historical Society
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Adams County Historical Society is a research archives located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is the home of the Battle of Gettysburg research center.
5. African American Museum in Philadelphia
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe African American Museum in Philadelphia engages diverse communities in appreciating the Black experience through the narrative of art, history, and culture.
6. Allentown Art Museum
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7. America On Wheels Museum
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8. Arts & Education at the Hoyt
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryIgnite your imagination in Hoyt East! Every inch of the 7500 sq. ft. building houses classrooms, galleries and studios. Be inspired by arts, language and music classes throughout the year. Or check out the website for a robust schedule of exhibits, concerts, festivals, school programs and after-school programs. Guests are often enchanted by our collection of Shenango China, once produced for royalty, presidents, hotels, and railroads. The display also features Shenango’s museum line debuted by Eva Zeisel at the Museum of Modern Art in 1946. Other public spaces boast the contemporary works of Wolf Kahn, Romare Bearden, Robert Motherwell, Ed Eberle and many others. Lastly, shop the museum gift shop while you are here for original, handcrafted wares by area artists and artisans.
9. Beth Sholom Synagogue Visitor Center
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10. Chester County Historical Society
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryLocated in beautiful West Chester, outside of Philadelphia, and nestled between such sites as historic Brandywine Valley and Longwood Gardens, CCHS boasts a collection of more than 90,000 artifacts spanning four centuries of history, a research Library, an Archives, a History Lab for children, a Museum store, and permanent and changing exhibits. Programs, lectures, special events, book signings and group programming will appeal to history lovers of all ages.
11. Eastern State Penitentiary
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryEastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Eastern State Penitentiary is open every day, 10 am to 5 pm. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tours, guided tours, Hands-On History interactive experiences, and a critically acclaimed series of artist installations.
12. Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
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13. Erie Art Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Erie Art Museum is a great cultural treasure in Northwest PA, presenting 15 quality exhibitions and a rich array of programming and performances.
14. Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Everhart Museum is one of the region’s leading resources for educational and cultural opportunities. With a multidisciplinary and diverse approach, the Everhart creates extraordinary experiences. Our programs stimulate creative expression and active engagement between art and science. Whether you attend a lecture, workshop, or studio course, our classes are designed for all ages, interests, and abilities.
15. Glencairn Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryGlencairn Museum, housed in the castle-like former home of Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn (1939-1980), presents religious life through the ages by means of a remarkable collection that illustrates religions as varied as ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and American Indian.
16. Hanover Area Historical Society
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Hanover Area Historical Society’s mission is to protect and promote the historical heritage of the greater Hanover area. In 1974 the Society purchased and restored the Neas House. In October, 2007 the Society was given the Warehime-Myers Mansion at 305 Baltimore Street
17. Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania
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18. LancasterHistory
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19. Museum of the American Revolution
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Museum of the American Revolution tells the complete story of the American Revolution using its distinguished collection of objects, artifacts, artwork, and manuscripts. Permanent and special exhibition galleries, theaters, and large-scale tableaux bring to life the original “greatest generation,” and engage people in the history and continuing relevance of the American Revolution. The Museum is located steps away from Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, Franklin Court, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution. It serves as a portal to the nation’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context and encouraging explorations that begin at the Museum’s doorstep.
20. National Museum of American Jewish History
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