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Mercer Museum. 536 reviews. #3 of 32 things to do in Doylestown. History Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Managed by the Bucks County Historical Society, this museum pays tribute to Henry Chapman Mercer, noted archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and writer.
May 4, 2024 · Among the oldest artifacts in the Mercer Museum are a 2,000 year old whale oil lamp and Native American implements dating to 6,000-8,000 BC. Rollo's Fact 7 The Mercer Museum and Fonthill annually welcome visitors from all 50 states.
Mercer Museum 84 South pine street Doylestown, PA 18901 Admission Fees. Phone: 215.345.0210. Fonthill Castle East Court Street & Route 313 Doylestown, PA 18901
The Research Library of the Mercer Museum houses over 20,000 books, 2500 feet of county archives, over 12,000 images and more! Rollo's Fact 9 “Lucy” the horse was part of the work crew that built both Fonthill and the Mercer Museum.
The Mercer Museum is a six-story reinforced concrete castle designed by Henry Mercer (1856-1930) and completed in 1916. Today, it is one of Bucks County’s premier cultural attractions and a Smithsonian affiliate. The museum complex features local and national traveling exhibits, as well as a core museum collection of over 17,000 pre ...
An astounding and comprehensive array of early American material culture forms the core of the Mercer Museum collection. Established in 1897, it is now recognized as one of the most extensive assemblages of artifacts associated with pre-1850 American folk-ways and technological history. Comprising nearly 50,000 objects, the museum is especially ...
• On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Mercer Museum will close at 3:00 p.m. for a private event. • On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle will be closed. Tickets and more information about visiting us can be found here.
