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Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Has scientific collections that contain millions of specimens. Conducts biological surveys and aquatic research throughout the world.
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Aces High Gallery
Gettysburg
Presents a collection of World War II memorabilia and aviation art.
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African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the material and intellectual culture of African Americans in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, and the Americas.
[ Website ] African American Voices
Philadelphia
Exhibition of more than 150 works of contemporary and traditional art from Africa.
[ Website ] Allentown Art Museum
Allentown
Offers art exhibits, tours, lectures, workshops, and family activities.
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Allison-Antrim Museum
Greencastle
To preserve and display the history of the borough of Greencastle and Antrim Township.
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American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
West Chester
Includes museum history, information on events and exhibits, and directions.
[ Website ] American Indians and the Natural World
Pittsburgh
Exhibit examines the belief systems, philosophies, and practical knowledge that guide Indian peoples' interactions with the natural world.
[ Website ] Andy Warhol Museum
Pittsburgh
Features extensive permanent collections of art and archives on one of the most influential American artists of the twentieth century.
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Animaland Zoological Park
Wellsboro
Exotic, wild, and domestic animals roam Tioga County near Leonard Harrison State Park overlooking Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon.
[ Website ] Awbury Arboretum
Philadelphia
Located in 55 acres of beautiful scenery in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.
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Barnes Museum
Merion
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Bartam's Garden
Philadelphia
America's oldest living botanical garden features an 18th century farmstead, native plants, wildflower meadow, and wetland.
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Benjamin Franklin National Museum
Philadelphia
Philadelphia memorial housing many of Benjamin Franklin's original possessions, including his composing table and several of his original publications.
[ Website ] Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia
Includes location, history, and pictorial tour.
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Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford
Collects and preserves American art with primary emphasis on illustration, American landscape and still life painting.
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Carnegie Museum of Art
Pittsburgh
Collections and exhibitions emphasizing 19th- and 20th-century painting, sculpture, decorative arts, architecture, prints and video.
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Carnegie Museum of National History
Pittsburgh
Conducts scientific inquiry that creates knowledge and promotes stewardship of Earth and its life; builds strategic collections to preserve evidence of that knowledge; and engages the public in the excitement of scientific discovery about the evolutionary, environmental, and cultural processes that shape the diversity of our world and its inhabitants.
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Carnegie Science Center
Pittsburgh
[ Website ] Catawissa Historical Train Station
Catawissa
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Chadds Ford Gallery
Chadds Ford
Specializing in reproductions of Andrew Wyeth.
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Chanticleer
Wayne
A 30-acre pleasure garden outside Philadelphia featuring tropical's, perennials, containers, a vegetable garden, woodlands, and wildflowers from April to October.
[ Website ] Charles Demuth Museum
Lancaster
[ Website ] Chester Springs Studio
Chester Springs
Nonprofit visual arts center supporting professional artists and new audiences.
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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Provides developmentally appropriate exhibits, programs and opportunities for play.
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Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Media
The Plantation is an authentic 18th century farmsite with historic buildings, interpreters in colonial attire, farm animals proper to the time and craft demonstrations
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Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum
Boalsburg
Centuries-old Christopher Columbus chapel imported from Spain by his Boal descendants in 1909. Boal Mansion (1789) contains original art, furnishings, weapons, tools of nine generations of this important Pennsylvania family.
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Crayola Factory
Easton
Colorful children's discovery center offering a glimpse into the world of crayons.
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Duncan & Miller Glass Museum
Washington
Offers museum history, gallery, gift shop, directions, links, and more.
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Duquesne Incline
Pittsburgh
A working museum on a funicular railway.
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Abandoned penitentiary and National Historic Landmark. Includes an event calendar, staff information, and current and historic photographs.
[ Website ] Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site
Philadelphia
Provides information about visiting Poe's home in Philadelphia, now a national historic site. Includes information on educational programs, planning your visit to the site, and special events dates.
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Elfreth's Alley
Philadelphia
Elfreth's Alley is a National Historic Landmark and the nation's oldest residential street.
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Elmwood Park Zoo
Norristown
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Erie Art Museum
Erie
Folk art, contemporary craft, multi-disciplinary installations, community-based work and public art as well as traditional media
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Erie Zoo
Erie
Located on 15 acres in the city of Erie, PA, featuring an extensive animal and plant collection from around the world.
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Everhart Museum
Scranton
Natural history, science, and art museum
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Gettysburg
Hands-on museum for children between 3 and 8 years old.
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Fabric Workshop & Museum
Creates and exhibits new work in fabric and experimental materials in collaboration with emerging and established international artists.
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Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Harrisburg
Historic and recreational park featuring museum exhibits, nature areas, picnic facilities and more.
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Frank Frazetta Art Museum
East Stroudsburg
[ Website ] Franklin Institute Science Museum
Philadelphia
Offers resources for science education as well as general information about the museum and its programs. Includes Omnimax films.
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Frick Art & Historical Center
Pittsburgh
Complex of museums and historical buildings over five acres of lawns and gardens in the residential East End.
[ Website ] General Lee's Headquarters Museum
Gettysburg
Learn about the history of the building and the events that it has seen
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Glencairn Museum
Bryn Athyn
Educating visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods.
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Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Philadelphia
Situated on 18 acres overlooking the scenic Delaware River and is the last surviving riverfront estate in Philadelphia that is open to the public.
[ Website ] Hands- on House Children's Museum
Lancaster
A hands-on, interactive, and educational museum for children aged 2-10.
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The Heritage Center of Lancaster County
Lancaster
The Heritage Center collects, preserves, and interprets Lancaster County's history and culture through its permanent collection, annual exhibitions, and educational programs
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Hershey Museum
Hershey
Dedicated to Milton Hershey and how he built his chocolate factory and the town around it.
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Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Inc.
Bethlehem
Historic Bethlehem tells the story of a small town of great influence, home to some of our nation's earliest settlers, to America's first municipal water pumping system and to one of the world's greatest industrial companies
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Houdini Museum
Scranton
Dedicated to the life and magic of Harry Houdini. Site includes information about him, the museum, its programs and events, and extensive resources about the magician.
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