MERCER MUSEUM

BRISTOL, PA

The Mercer Museum is a history museum located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The museum was founded in 1916 by Henry Chapman Mercer, an archaeologist, antiquarian, and tile maker. The museum is home to over 50,000 objects collected by Mercer throughout his life, which are displayed in a six-story concrete castle-like structure that he designed and built.

The museum’s collection includes a wide range of objects from pre-industrial America, including tools, machines, household items, and decorative arts. Visitors can explore exhibits that showcase the history of industry and craftsmanship in America, including displays on blacksmithing, woodworking, and printing.

One of the unique features of the Mercer Museum is the display of numerous horse-drawn carriages, wagons, and sleighs, which offer insight into transportation in the pre-automobile era. The museum also features a collection of early American furniture and decorative arts, including pottery, textiles, and glassware.

The Mercer Museum is a popular destination for history buffs, families, and school groups. Visitors can take guided tours of the museum or explore on their own, and the museum also hosts educational programs and special events throughout the year. The Mercer Museum is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in the history of America’s industrial heritage.

MERCER MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BRISTOL PA. US MID #8404200914

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY OF BUCKS COUNTY
1532
BRISTOL
PA
19007

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