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Get Ready for Our Family Friendly Museum

Let’s make planning your visit to Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum easy! Our village offers a variety of activities and exhibits to explore, catering to your interests. At Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We recommend allotting at least two to three hours for a complete museum visit. This time will allow you to explore all fascinating historical household items, housed in both the barns and our collections building. Additionally, you’ll have time to learn from our volunteers about the amazing nuances of life in early Pennsylvania.

Our facilities are equipped with restrooms throughout the site, snacks and drinks available for purchase, and areas to rest and take in all the rich history on display. While pets are not allowed on site, service animals are permitted.

Have an additional question about your upcoming museum visit? Get in touch with us!

Please Note: Group Tour rates are for groups of 10 or more; reservations are required.

  • Easily Accessible from major roadways and minutes away from Amish Country and Sight & Sound Theatres.
  • Free Parking
  • Restrooms – Restroom facilities are located throughout the site. There is a handicapped restroom in the Visitor Center and next to the Landis Valley House Hotel.
  • Handicap Accessibility – Most buildings are accessible to the physically disabled with ADA approved ramps. Two wheelchairs are available for your use.
  • Walkways and Appropriate Attire – Walking between the buildings is outside on unpaved walkways; please dress for the weather and wear suitable shoes. Most buildings are heated and air-conditioned. For those with mobility challenges, a tour can be crafted to minimize walking. Please let us know at the time of booking.
  • Catered Dining Service – for groups of 10 or more; options include full course meals including Pennsylvania Dutch foods to lighter lunch or boxed lunches. You may also choose to enjoy outdoor dining in our lovely picnic groves.
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Family Friendly Museum: Fun for All Ages

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a great option for the whole family! We are a family friendly museum that is proud to teach every generation about the wonders of Pennsylvania’s heritage. Our mix of both hands-on demonstrations and exhibits will allow all ages to fully feel immersed in history.

We offer bus & group tours that are perfect for family outings, trips with friends, special interest groups, and everything in between. Our family friendly museum also offers school groups that allow kids to feel fully part of rural Pennsylvania history. We have a variety of options to choose from for these trips to make a memorable day for your class.

No matter the occasion, our museum promises to provide unforgettable experiences. Plan your visit to our family friendly museum today!

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Hours & Rates

Wed – Sat: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sun: Noon – 4:00pm
Mon – Tues: Closed

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Directions

2451 Kissel Hill Road
Lancaster, PA 17601

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Museum Map

Download our map to help you easily navigate around the museum.

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Bus & Group Tours

Our living history tours & demonstrations showcase Pennsylvania German life.

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School Groups

From workshops to lessons in our schoolhouse, kids are immersed in rural PA history.

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Museum Store

You can purchase traditional German pieces, crafted by local artists & trades people.

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Preferred Lodging Partners

Planning your visit to Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum? We’ve teamed up with some fantastic lodging partners to make your trip even better!

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Interactive Add-ons

Start with a basic tour and make it your own memorable experience. Inquiry on the possibility of adding an interactive option. They may include

  • Tasting of Pennsylvania Dutch foods
  • Behind the scenes tours
  • Fun make-and-take traditional craft activities
  • “How did an 18th century farm woman dress?” demo and talk
  • Learn to understand/speak basic PA Dutch
  • Meal options:  light or full lunches and dinners
  • Seasonal Tours:  Halloween and Christmas with the Belsnickel

Ask about our Specialty and Multi-Site Package Tours.

*for groups of 10 or more.

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Specialty & Multi-Site Tours

Landis Valley has tour packages that appeal to a wide audience, with the added benefit that wagon rides are included in packages at no additional cost.  Take a day and choose from the following themes:

  • Storytelling
  • Farming history
  • Flavors of Lancaster County
  • Christmas and Halloween tours

*for groups of 10 or more.

A Museum Trip to Remember

With our friendly team of volunteers, exciting displays, and hands-on demonstrations, your trip to Landis Valley will be memorable for years to come. When you plan a museum trip with us, you’ll experience history in a unique and engaging way.

Our museum trips stand out, having consistently received the following awards:

  • TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence
  • AAA’S Great Experience of Members (GEM) Award
  • Lancaster County Magazine’s Best of Lancaster Reader’s Survey #2 Museum/Heritage Site

Looking to take a piece of history home with you? Visit our museum store to explore traditional pieces, crafted by local artists and tradesmen.

Schedule Your Museum Visit!

Ready to experience history like never before? Plan your trip to Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Pennsylvania. With activities and exhibits for all ages, friendly volunteers, and award-winning displays, your museum visit will be unforgettable.

Schedule your visit today and step into another time of rich history! Have a question? Contact us!

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