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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

Needle Tatting Class

01/26/2019 - 02/02/2019

Learn to needle tat in this two-part class

Paint a Mini Blanket Chest

01/27/2019

Learn to paint a mini blanket chest in the style of Christian Selzer

Homeschool Classes

02/06/2019

Homeschool Classes Expand your history curriculum with these fun and engaging classes

Basic Hearth Cooking at the Tavern

02/09/2019

Learn open hearth cooking in our Tavern during this fun and delicious class.

Blacksmithing Class at Landis Valley

02/09/2019

Learn the basics of blacksmithing during this one-day class

Needle Felt a Mouse Class

02/09/2019

Learn to needle felt a mouse from popular artist Lisa Haldeman

Homeschool Classes

02/13/2019

Homeschool Classes Expand your history curriculum with these fun and engaging classes

Bake Oven Baking Class

02/16/2019

Learn to bake using an outdoor bake oven.

Blacksmithing Class at Landis Valley

02/16/2019

Learn the basics of blacksmithing during this one-day class

Homeschool Classes

02/20/2019

Homeschool Classes Expand your history curriculum with these fun and engaging classes

Traditional Seeds: Our Past, Present, and Future

02/23/2019

Dr. William Woys Weaver will teach you about the incredible journey made by some off...

Seeds to Table: Pennsylvania Dutch Foods and Foodways 1700-2019

02/23/2019

Dr. William Woys Weaver will teach you about the PA Dutch kitchen garden and the...

Homeschool Classes

02/27/2019

Homeschool Classes Expand your history curriculum with these fun and engaging classes

Homeschool Classes

03/06/2019

Homeschool Classes Expand your history curriculum with these fun and engaging classes

Rug Hooking Class

03/09/2019

Make a hooked rug with wool artist Janice Sonnen

Charter Day

03/10/2019

Demonstrations, wagon rides and the debut of our new Visitor Center exhibit will make this...

Homeschool Classes

03/13/2019

Homeschool Classes Expand your history curriculum with these fun and engaging classes

Shuttle Tatting, a Three-Part Class

03/16/2019 - 03/30/2019

Learn the basics of shuttle tatting in three short one-hour classes

Lunch with the Landis Brothers

03/16/2019

Travel back in time to meet our museum founders in this fun, interactive meal tour

needle felted blue bird by Lisa Haldeman

Needle Felt a Blue Bird Class

03/16/2019

Learn to needle felt a Blue Bird from popular artist Lisa Haldeman

Penny Rug Applique Class

03/23/2019

Instructor: Janice Sonnen Learn the art of penny rug applique with wool artist Janice Sonnen....

Grafting Workshop

03/23/2019

Learn to combine two different apple tree varieties in one plant at this annual workshop

Scratched Eggs Class

03/30/2019

Learn to scratch beautiful designs onto a naturally dyed egg

sgraffito decorated plate by Denise Wilz

Sgraffito on a Redware Plate Class

04/06/2019

Sgraffito means to scratch and workshop participants will draw and scratch a design of their...

false grain painting projects by Jim King

False Grain Painting Class

04/07/2019

Learn to grain paint as you decorate a frame

Needle Felt a Bunny Class

04/13/2019

Learn to needle felt a mouse from popular artist Lisa Haldeman

Inside the HSP Tent - pic by Jen MacNeill

Herb & Garden Faire

05/10/2019

It's a gardener's paradise at this annual sale.

Herb & Garden Faire

05/11/2019

It's a gardener's paradise at this annual sale.

Split Reed Chair Caning Class

05/18/2019

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

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...

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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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