Educational Activities in Lancaster, PA

The Amish Experience
3121 Old Philadelphia Pk, Bird-in-Hand
The Amish Experience is a cultural interpretive center for visitors looking to learn about and interact with Lancaster’s Amish community. Watch a film about the Amish today, learn about the homestead, schooling, and more.

Amish Farm & House
2395 Covered Bridge Dr, Lancaster
Guided farmhouse tours and an up-close understanding of the Amish community await you at the Amish Farm & House. You can also take a countryside bus tour into the scenic farmlands in Lancaster.

The Amish Village
199 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks
Enjoy a guided tour of an 1840’s Amish farmhouse and learn about the Amish lifestyle. You can also explore the 12-acre farm, or take an Amish BackRoads Bus Tour and experience Lancaster’s countryside.

Columbia Crossing River Trails Center
41 Walnut St, Columbia
The Columbia Crossing River Trails Center is part of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, which offers education on Native American history in the Lancaster area and the river, boat tours, and more.

Ephrata Cloister
632 W Main St, Ephrata
Take a tour of this National Historic Landmark with connections to a unique German religious community, unique architecture, early music and printing, and more.

Gettysburg National Military Park & Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pk, Gettysburg
Take a short drive to Gettysburg, PA to learn about the Battle of Gettysburg. Experience the sights and sounds of Pickett’s charge in the Gettysburg Cyclorama, interactive exhibits, tour the battlefield and more.

Hands-On House Children’s Museums
721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
Explore Marty’s Machine Shop, go on a voyage through space, learn about the connection between farms and food, and more with fun hands-on exhibits!

Historic Rock Ford
881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster
Located within Lancaster County Central Park, Historic Rock Ford offers guided tours of Edward Hand’s home and a visit to the John J. Snyder Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts.

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
219 E Main St, Lititz
Julius Sturgis was the first commercial pretzel bakery in the U.S., founded in 1861. Tour the original factory, learn about pretzel baking, see them being made, and even learn how to twist a pretzel!

Kreider Farms Farm Tour
1463 Lancaster Rd, Manheim
Learn about a working dairy farm at Kreider Farms! A 90-minute tour will show you their Cow Pantry, Moo Lagoon, Perfume Factory, and Moo-ternity Barn. You can also get a birds-eye-view of the farm from their observation tower.

LancasterHistory
230 N President Ave, Lancaster
LancasterHistory offers rotating exhibits about Lancaster County’s rich history, permanent collections and records, and tours of President James Buchanan’s home, Wheatland.

Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
Experience over 70 interactive & fun exhibits meant for kids aged pre-k through 8th grade. Play in the Water Lab, build bridges in the Engineering Zone, or try one of their rotating activities like 3D printing or slime making.

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a living history museum for early Pennsylvania German life. Guides explain PA German traditions and folklore while artisans demonstrate crafts, cooking, and more.

LoKal Experiences
128 E Grant St, Suite 402, Lancaster
LoKal Experiences offers a variety of tours such as Authentic Lancaster Experience, Tour & Meal with an Amish Family, Lancaster History & Craft Beer Tour, and more!

Mennonite Life
2215 Millstream Rd, Lancaster
Check out exhibits of antique furniture, needlework, quilts, a library and more to learn more about the Amish & Mennonite in Lancaster.

North Museum of Nature & Science
400 College Ave, Lancaster
See cool exhibits like dinosaurs up close & personal, a nature gallery, a live animal room, and more! You can also catch some cool planetarium shows on topics such as astronomy, meteorology, and earth science.

Old Windmill Farm
262 Paradise Ln, Ronks
Take a guided tour of a working Amish farm, bottle feed a calf, milk a cow, and enjoy more farm-fun activities.

Railroad Museum of PA
300 Gap Rd, Ronks
The Railroad Museum of PA has over 100 historic trains and railroad cars, educational programs, group tours, and interactive exhibits.

Snapology
1571 Manheim Pk, Lancaster
Snapology features LEGO toys and building activities, as well as classes & programs on robotics, coding, STEM, and more related topics.

Verdant View Farm
429 Strasburg Rd, Paradise
Take a guided walking tour to get a glimpse into Lancaster’s agricultural heritage, milk a cow, feed a calf, and have some farm-fun.

Wolf Sanctuary of PA
465 Speedwell Forge Rd, Lititz
Take a tour of the Wolf Sanctuary and see these beautiful animals in their natural habitats while learning about their behavior and biology.