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North Museum of Natural History

400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-3941
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Ranked #13 of 31 attractions in Lancaster
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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“Great Museum!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

We love this museum. The kids always have fun....young and old! More

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“A Small Museum in the City”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This is great for parents and kids. It is small, old fashioned in the best way, and very doable in an afternoon. It contains displays of native animals, geology, astronomy, physics and dinosaurs. Local children have been coming here for decades on field trips and with their parents. More

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“Young Kids-Take them Here”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Good experience for the 4-10 age group. The planetarium shows are wonderful for all ages. On Franklin & Marshall College's Campus, take a walk about and soak up the wonderful atmosphere. More

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“Worth every penny”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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I grew up near this museum and visited several days each week. It is a true gem of Lancaster and I encourage everyone to partake in all this attraction has to offer! More

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“Old-fashioned fun for the whole family!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011
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Great old-fashioned natural history museum on College Avenue in Lancaster, PA (west side of Lancaster). I usually go up Queen Street (main drag north into town), make a left on Walnut, and then a right on College Avenue. It will be up there just a couple blocks (cross street is Lemon). Sits in a big old mansion on the corner... More

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