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Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster, PA

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Landis Valley Museum

A Pennsylvania German village and farm museum in Lancaster County, opened in 1925, with historic buildings, crafts, and farm demonstrations.

2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 · Lancaster, PA

About Landis Valley Museum

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum is a living history site on about 100 acres in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, built on the grounds of a former rural crossroads village. Its staff and volunteers focus on Pennsylvania German history and daily life, with historic buildings, household artifacts, traditional crafts, and skill demonstrations. Visitors can join workshops led by historians or wander the village and its exhibits at their own pace. The museum is run by the state and works with a partner charitable group.

  • #living history
  • #Pennsylvania German
  • #farm museum
  • #Lancaster County
  • #family outing

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