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Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a wonderful place to bring family and friends. It is rated a “GEM” by AAA, received the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for multiple years, and is consistently ranked #2 Museum/Heritage Site in Lancaster County Magazine’s “Best of Lancaster” Reader’s Survey.

Whether you come for the animals, the first-person interpretation of Pennsylvania German life, or to stroll the grounds and get an up-close look at the largest collection of Pennsylvania German artifacts in the United States, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

We also offer a full calendar of events, well suited to many different tastes, and many of them are free for Landis Valley Associates Members. If you are visiting other places nearby, please allow at least one hour for your tour of Landis Valley. The Landis Valley Museum Store offers snacks and drinks and there are restrooms throughout the site. Relax, enjoy and learn!

Upcoming Events

Remembering Inventor-Machinist Chester Ruth and Celebrating the Cradle of Tolerance and Diversity in Southeastern Pennsylvania

06/06/2019

Through the life of inventor William Chester Ruth, learn the history of a place where...

18th Century Leatherworking 101 Class at Landis Valley

06/22/2019

Learn the basics of leather working during this one-day class

Blacksmithing Class at Landis Valley

06/22/2019

Learn the basics of blacksmithing during this one-day class

Summer Sampler Camp

07/09/2019 - 07/12/2019

Ever imagine spending a summer's day like Laura Ingalls Wilder? Now your kids get a...

Summer Sampler Camp

07/16/2019 - 07/19/2019

Ever imagine spending a summer's day like Laura Ingalls Wilder? Now your kids get a...

Civil War Days

07/20/2019

Travel back to the year 1863 as Landis Valley is transformed into a Civil War-era...

Civil War Days

07/21/2019

Travel back to the year 1863 as re-enactors transform the village of Landis Valley into...

Splint Reed Chair Caning Class

07/27/2019

In this class, you will learn the 7 step hand-caning method

Hands-on History Days

08/06/2019

Laugh, play, and learn what life was like for children over a century ago

Basic Hand-Sewing Skills: Make a Colonial Cap

08/10/2019

Basic Hand Sewing Skills Workshop - Learn basic sewing skills while making a unique colonial...

Basketry: Make a Birds Nest Basket

08/17/2019

Basketry Workshop - tired of the typical basket to put things in? Follow the birds'...

False Graining with Oil Paint - Paint a Candle Box and Picture Frame

08/24/2019

Learn to grain paint with oil paints as you decorate a frame and a candle...

Scissor cutting (scherenschnitte) by Pam Hults

Scherenschnitte Class

08/24/2019 - 09/28/2019

Learn the art of Pennsylvania German scissor cutting

Julie Ryer display for Plein Air Competition

A Plein Air Sunday: A Celebration of Traditional Craft

09/01/2019

A contest of plein air paintings of Landis Valley caps off this fine art and...

Penny Rug Applique Class

09/07/2019

Learn to applique a wool penny rug with artist Janice Sonnen

Basic Hand-Sewing Skills: Make an Overcap or Hood for Winter

09/14/2019

Basic Hand Sewing Skills Workshop - learn more sewing skills as you make an overcap...

Wool Frolic

09/14/2019

With animals, demonstrations, lessons, and a yarn sale, it's fuzzy fun for the whole family!

Beth Feaser Tin Ornaments on a Feather Tree

Basics of Tinsmithing - Tin Punch Christmas Ornaments

09/21/2019

Learn the basics of tin punching and other tinsmithing techniques in this fun workshop!

Escape Landis Valley

09/28/2019

The mission is to help the Continental Congress escape Lancaster on their way to York....

Make a Needle Felted Pumpkin

09/28/2019

A needle felting class for beginners. The project is a cute little pumpkin to take...

Basic Beginning Needle Tatting

09/28/2019

Learn the basics of needle tatting in this make-and-take class

Paint Night at the Landis Valley Museum Store

10/04/2019

Enjoy a relaxing evening learning to paint a rooster

Make a Needle Felted Pumpkin

10/05/2019

A needle felting class for beginners. The project is a cute little pumpkin to take...

Make a Needle Felted Squirrel

10/05/2019

A needle felting class for beginners. The project is a cute little squirrel to take...

Harvest Days

10/12/2019

Bring the family for craft and trade demonstrations, delicious food, wagon rides, live music, activities,...

Harvest Days

10/13/2019

Bring the family for craft and trade demonstrations, delicious food, wagon rides, live music, activities,...

Hands-On History Day

10/17/2019

Step back in time to experience games, chores, and a schoolhouse lesson. A great day...

Sgraffito on a Redware Plate

10/19/2019

Learn about Pennsylvania German redware in this make-and-take class.

Forge-less Blacksmithing Techniques: Make an Angel, Rooster or Horse Weathervane

10/20/2019

Learn some forge-less blacksmithing techniques while you create a cute weathervane to take home.

Hands-On History Day

10/24/2019

Step back in time to experience games, chores, and a schoolhouse lesson. A great day...

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Museum Store

Part of the Landis Brothers’ vision was to spread appreciation of the hard work, creativeness, and talent of the Pennsylvania Germans. Today, you can purchase pieces, crafted in that tradition by local artists and trades people, from the Landis Valley Museum store. Your purchase directly supports the museum.

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School Groups

From workshops to wagon rides to lessons in a one room schoolhouse, kids are immersed in rural Pennsylvania history during their field trip to Landis Valley. Choose from a variety of options for a memorable day for your class.

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