Location: Doylestown
Top Things to do in Doylestown
The 7 Best Museums in Doylestown, Pennsylvania (PA)
Doylestown is a borough and the county seat of Bucks County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located 27 miles (43 km) north of Philadelphia and 80 miles (130 km) southwest of New York City. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 8,380.
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1. Bucks County Civil War Round Table Library & Museum
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
2. Doylestown Historical Society
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Doylestown Historical Society commemorates, preserves and celebrates the history of Doylestown so that its people, places and events may long be remembered. Activities include: museum exhibits, speaker series, video histories, special events and celebrations, and walking tours.
3. Chapman Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Founded in 1989, Chapman Gallery specializes in original work and fine prints by living Bucks County area artists. The Chapman Gallery shows a predominance in oil painting but also exhibits watercolor, pastel, original prints and acrylic.
4. James-Lorah Memorial Home
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Built in 1844 by Judge Henry Chapman, this 17-room mansion is the birthplace of his grandson Henry Chapman Mercer. Later home to the James and Lorah families, a 1954 bequest to the Doylestown Village Improvement Assoc. by founding member Sarah M. James included the home, its furnishings, and the personal effects of two generations of residents. Open by appointment 215-348-2187.
Reviewed By Paradise255364
You won't be disappointed visiting this beautiful victorian mansion in Doylestown PA. As you tour this gorgeous home make sure you don't miss the dollhouse room, a real treat!! If you want to learn more about the history of this home you can purchase the book, "A Treasured Legacy", stories of the James-Lorah Memorial Home. A very enjoyable visit!!
5. Michener Art Museum
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
The Michener Art Museum is an American art institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Delaware Valley region and beyond. Welcoming 135,000 visitors each year, the Michener showcases a spectacular collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings as well as many special and permanent exhibitions that include the work of historical and contemporary painters, sculptors, photographers, and furniture designers. Art transforms—we’ll show you how.
Reviewed By MitchPhyllis65 - Morristown, United States
The Michener Art Museum offers every one the chance to experience the world of art up close by viewing wonderful paintings and sculptures displayed in various exhibits throughout the year. My wife and I visited the museum on a recent rainy day and were amazed how beautiful it really is, and as a Submarine Veteran w/ID I was especially grateful to be informed there would be no entrance fee for both of us. This art museum may not be the largest we’ve seen but it was definitely worth the hour and a half drive to get here and we highly recommend checking it out.
6. Mercer Museum
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4.5 based on 500 reviews
Managed by the Bucks County Historical Society, this museum pays tribute to Henry Chapman Mercer, noted archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and writer.
Reviewed By Brooklyn478 - Brooklyn, United States
The Mercer Museum in Doylestown PA was a new find and what as discovery! Interesting old castle like concrete building filled with artifacts about every aspect of the old world life where craftsmanship was key. What a collection with well described sections covering blacksmith to candle making to wagon making and even a small general store. Fun for the whole family. Check out all floors and also get the discounted combo ticket including Fonthill Castle Mercer ‘s home to complete the adventure! Staff is also very nice and helpful.
7. Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a National Historic Landmark, is maintained as a "working history" museum by Pennsylvania's County of Bucks, Department of Parks and Recreation.
Reviewed By GoingPlacesWandering - Pennsburg, United States
Really enjoyed the tile works! So much history and then you see them continuing this tile making today using the same process! Even use local clay from Quakertown. The most interesting thing I found was that Mr. Mercer was a potter but unfortunately he could not make a pot or a vase - so he started doing tiles instead! This is so interesting that he technically by most standards was a failure! BUT.... turn that failure into something phenomenal! Wonderful story! Enjoyed everything and will go to the castle next time and return to the gift shop - wonderfully unique gifts!!!
