Heritage Center Museum in Lancaster, PA

Heritage Center Museum in Lancaster, PA is located in the historic downtown area of the city and is part of not only the Heritage Center of Lancaster County but also operates the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum. You will learn a lot about the history of the area, mainly about the Pennsylvania Dutch of so long ago.

The museum preserves, collects and presents Lancaster County's decorative arts and historical exhibits in a unique way. You can thoroughly enjoy learning about the history through the various permanent collections there as well as educational programs for the kids and annual exhibits. What you see in the Heritage Center Museum is an excellent example of life in the area from many years ago.

The museum is a must-see stop during your tourist wanderings around Lancaster. History buffs will enjoy the two historic buildings that encompasses the musuem - the old City Hall built in the 1790s and an old Masonic Lodge.

The Heritage Center Museum is typically open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and even in the evening on the first Friday of each month. Of course, the holidays affect the regular museum hours so you must visit their website for complete times. You can visit as often as you like because admission is free! There are some paid parking areas around the museum as well as a number of other area attractions.

There is even a museum store in which you can buy the requisite souvenirs as well as some expertly hand crafted jewelry, textiles, home accessories, pottery, baskets and much more. It's a great place to pick up a few mementos of your trip.