Agricultural & Industrial Museum of York County |
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Actually two separate museums, the Agricultural & Industrial Museum features dozens of fascinating exhibits that illustrate their subjects' role in the growth of York County and the nation. Agricultural MuseumBefitting its name and purpose, this museum is housed in the Old Eastern Market building. Built in 1889, it operated as a farmer's market until 1947, when Sears and Roebuck turned it into a farm equipment warehouse. Today the Museum features some 20 unique exhibits in a 13,000 square foot display area.
Other exhibits cover various aspects of farming and marketing and feature real items -- wagons, equipment, vehicles and so forth. These are not models. Pretty neat.As well as the exhibit area, the Museum includes a Gift Shop, a Meeting Room which can be rented, and two Children's Areas -- a play area and a garden.
Industrial MuseumA little more than a mile away, the Industrial Museum is a growing, multi-building complex featuring hands-on exhibits of industrial artifacts dating from the early 19th century to the present.
Several other exhibits are available. This museum also includes a Gift Shop, a large Atrium and Lobby for private events, and an old-fashioned Ice Cream Parlor.Both of these museums offer the opportunity to see and sometimes handle the "real thing." A visit is exciting and a family or group could easily spend hours exploring all the neat things of yesteryear. Tours are Self-Guided. Guided Tours can be arranged for Groups. The Museums offer a fine series of Family Programs called "Lunch and Learn". Programs relate to the seasons and, whether the subject is planting, harvesting, turkeys, the wind (in March), or whatever, the Program or Workshop offers plenty of hands-on activities that get kids, 3 - 11 years old, involved in learning. Programs last four hours. Call for the current schedule. School Groups have a wonderful opportunity to enhance the teaching of many subjects with a first hand look at the past. Thematic Tours are available at either or both Museums for Pre-K through Intermediate grades, each focusing on an aspect of agriculture or industry.Here are some Thematic Tours at the Agriculture Museum. It all Starts With a Seed explores planting and farm implements. All Wheels Lead To . . . examines the various forms of transportation at the Museum. Artifact Detectives has students solve a mystery by identifying Museum artifacts. What Was it Like Then? explores childhood in the past. Others are available.At the Industrial Museum: Make it Simple investigates the Museum's simple machines. Printing Power lets students try simple printing techniques. Work! Work! Work! investigates the different forms of power in York County. Other Tours are available. Thematic Tours take 90 minutes.
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