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Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association - Susquehanna County Historical Society

Offers an extensive museum collection, as well as a genealogy and local history research library.

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Museums
Special Interest Clubs

Mennonite Life - Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

Preserves and interprets the culture and context of Anabaptist-related faith communities in Lancaster County. Gathering place where people can explore stories, ideas and legacy. Facilities and services include: - Library and archives - Bookstore and museum shop - Publications about Mennonite, Amish and Pennsylvania cultures - Auctions of rare out-of-print books - Genealogical research - Museum exhibit on Mennonite and Amish folk art - DNA Interpretation - Public events such as educational, musical, storytelling and artistic programs - Field trips - Folk art classes

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Libraries
Historical Societies
Museums

Demuth Foundation and Museum - Demuth Museum

Offers tours to the home and studio of American modernist Charles Demuth (1883-1935), a permanent collection of Demuth's art, changing exhibitions, and events. The museum is surrounded by Demuth's mother's garden and the historic Lancaster architecture that inspired him.

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Visual Arts
Museums

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Houses a collection of historic train and railroad artifacts. Features special events, changing exhibits, a working restoration shop, a museum store and a research library.

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Museums

African American Museum in Philadelphia - African American Museum

Offers exhibits of art, artifacts, and memorabilia on African American history. Also offers educational programs and an online collections database.

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Historic Preservation
Museums

York County Astronomical Society - Club, Planetarium, and Star Watch

Operates a planetarium and observatory. Presents astronomical shows and related astronomy programs of the night sky. Sponsors public star watches and private star watch sessions for schools, scouts, churches, and corporate groups.

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Museums
Special Interest Clubs

Pearl S Buck International - Pearl S. Buck International

Provides international humanitarian aid through programs that support children, build cultural appreciation, and promote the legacy of Pearl S. Buck.

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Volunteer Opportunities
International Child Sponsorship
Adoption Services
Museums

State Museum of Pennsylvania - Planetarium

Offers a planetarium. Shows and schedules vary throughout the year and cover an array of astronomy and space science topics.

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Museums

Eckley Miners Village - Tours

Provides education for the public about the story of anthracite coal mining along with patch towns and their residents through the preservation and exploration of the site and its collection.

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Museums

Red Lion Area Historical Society - Red Lion Pennsylvania History and Collections

Maintains a museum showcasing artifacts representing the area's history. Operates the Railroad Station Museum, featuring street-level rooms preserved as they appeared during the railroad’s operation. Collects, preserves, and shares local history through meetings, programs, and trips.

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Museums
Historic Preservation

Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center - Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center

Offers hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and interactive displays that teach visitors about various weather phenomena, forecasting techniques, and the science behind meteorology.

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Museums
Youth Enrichment Programs

Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society - Sigal Museum

Dedicated to preserving the history of Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The Sigal Museum is home to the Jane S. Moyer Library, providing resources for students, scholars, and genealogical researchers.

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Historic Preservation
Special Interest Clubs
Museums

1719 Museum - Local History Museum

Operates a local musuem featuring the Herr House and Lancaster Longhouse landmarks. Visitors have an opportunity to learn history, experience a full-sized reproduction of a Native longhouse, and see other buildings and exhibits tracing the formation of Lancaster County.

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Historic Preservation
Museums

Carnegie Science Center - Museum and Interactive Exhibits

Provides hands on and interactive experiences centered around science and technology to visitors of all ages.

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Museums

Luzerne County Historical Society - Museum

Offers an historical museum which emphasizes the stories of people, places and events in Luzerne county history; featuring objects, photographs, and documents.

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Museums

Please Touch Museum - Children's Museum

Creates learning opportunities for children through playful, hands-on experiences in a social environment within the museum.

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Museums

Hands-on House - Children's Museum

Serves as a learning center, educational resource, and cultural gathering place for children. Provides immersive, interactive exhibits that empower children and families to connect, create and learn through purposeful play.

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Museums

expERIEnce Children's Museum - Children's Museum

Provided three floors of over 50 hands-on exhibits that allow children to learn through play.

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Children
Museums

Art-Reach - ACCESS

Offers a public initiative that allows ACCESS cardholders (Pennsylvania residents who monitor their government-issued cash, food, or medical benefits with an EBT card), to visit over 50 participating museums, science centers, gardens, historic sites, and live-arts venue and attractions at a discounted rate.

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Botanical Gardens/Arboreta
Museums
Benefits Recipients

LancasterHistory - President James Buchanan's Wheatland

Offers educational tours of the presidential home.

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Museums

Oakes Museum - Messiah University - Museum

Provides a collection of exhibits, programs, and research to inspire wonder, discovery, and love of the natural world.

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Museums

Woodmere Art Museum - Art Classes and Workshops

Offers a variety of art classes and art programs for adults and kids. Scholarships for students in available based on financial need.

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Student Financial Aid
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Museums

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum - Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

A living history village of Pennsylvania Dutch life.

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Museums
Historic Preservation

Nurture Nature Center - Public Education on Environmental Risks

Provides a combination of art, science, education, and community. From murals that educate about local environmental issues to nature, journaling that connects people to their surroundings, to Science on a Sphere presentations that make global issues personally relevant.

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Museums

McKean County Historical Society - McKean County Historical Society

Offer tours of the museum, which are entertaining and educational. These tours can be for a single person or for a group; they include three stories of the building.

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Museums
Historical Societies