The arts, in Lancaster? An arts walk involving more than 40 art galleries, the oldest
theater in the country, the Pennsylvania Academy of Music…you
might think you are in Philadelphia. Try Lancaster. When you see our
astounding outlets for music, theatre, dance, studio art, and the like,
you will be moved. We're sure of it.
Museums… Here's a sampling of some of the museums located in and around
Lancaster:
DeMuth Museum & Garden Society
Lancaster County Historical Society
Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster
Heritage Center of Lancaster County
Lancaster Museum of Art
The National Civil War Museum
The National Watch & Clock Museum
Quilt Museum
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Theaters… Here's a sampling of some of the theaters located in and around
Lancaster:
At the Fulton
Columbia Drive-In
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Ephrata Area Community Theatre
Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Sight & Sound Theatres
Theater of the Seventh Sister
Zoetropolis, foreign film theaters
Other attractions… Here's a sampling of some of the other cultural attractions
located in and around Lancaster:
The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
The Lancaster Opera Company
Central Market (oldest publicly owned farmer's market
in the nation)
Wheatland (home of 15th U.S. President,
James Buchanan)
Edward Hand House (George Washington's physician)
Find out more about the arts and culture in
Lancaster…
Of course, the
only way to really experience F&M is to visit. But, since we’re
fairly certain you’re not here now, the next best thing is by taking
advantage of our virtual tour and visit planner. You’ve probably
seen these before, but ours is as cool as they come.