- Brandywine Museum of Art is a museum of regional and American art located along U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Brandywine Creek. It is well known for its extensive collection featuring the Wyeth family of artists, including realist painter Andrew Wyeth, as well as works by his father N.C. Wyeth and his son Jamie Wyeth.
- The N.C. Wyeth House & Studio Tour offers a glimpse at the life and work of the family patriarch, Newell Convers Wyeth. It is here that he raised a family of extraordinary creativity and began the legacy of the Wyeth family in the Brandywine Valley. Tour the family homestead and separate artist’s studio located behind the home. The property is a designated National Historic Landmark.
- The Andrew Wyeth Studio, originally a schoolhouse, was built in 1875 and was Wyeth’s home for over two decades. He and wife Betsy raised their two boys here and son Jamie’s first studio was also in the family home. Andrew Wyeth painted in the studio from 1940 until 2008 and thousands of works are associated with the building and surrounding landscape. A shuttle bus provides transportation from the Museum to each site; tours are approximately one hour in length and require a separate ticket. The season begins April and runs through November.
ANTIQUE ICE TOOL MUSEUM
- The Antique Ice Tool Museum: discover the unique history behind the natural ice trade in the United States. The museum is housed in a beautifully renovated 1834 stone bank barn. Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the iceman. From the ‘harvesting” of ice to its delivery, learn how this process profoundly impacted America’s growth. The museum houses the largest collection of antique ice tools and memorabilia in the nation.
LONGWOOD GARDENS' EAST & WEST CONSERVATORY
When it’s raining outside, the East and West Conservatories at Longwood Gardens are the perfect place to escape the weather. Step inside and you’ll find two warm, glass-enclosed spaces filled with vibrant seasonal displays, lush tropical plants, and beautifully designed garden rooms that feel like a year-round spring. It’s an easy, peaceful way to spend a rainy day while still enjoying the beauty of nature—just indoors. (There is a walk from the entrance lobby to the conservatory, so bring rain gear in preparation.)
AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER
- The American Helicopter Museum is the nation’s premier aviation museum dedicated to the incredible history of rotary flight. Learn about the over 35 unique aircraft and for a special thrill, schedule a helicopter ride for a birds-eye-view of the beautiful countryside.
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BALDWIN’S BOOK BARN
- Baldwin’s Book Barn in the heart of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is one of America’s most distinctive booksellers. A 5-story historic barn with cozy nooks, stone walls and wood- burning stove; it is a treasure trove of over 300,000 used and rare books, manuscripts, maps and other valued collectibles.
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THE MUSEUM AT VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
- Step into history at the museum exhibit inside the Visitor Center at Valley Forge National Historical Park, open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Through interactive displays, historic artifacts, murals, and hands-on features, the exhibit brings the story of the 1777–78 Valley Forge encampment to life — including a life-sized model of George Washington on horseback.
WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM
- The Wharton Esherick Museum: Wharton Esherick, known as the “Dean of American craftsmen,” was a sculptor who worked primarily in wood. He molded furniture, interiors, and buildings – creating sculptural environments. His work can be seen today in the collections of The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and many others. His hilltop studio/residence remains one of his most creative endeavors. The studio is a National Historic Landmark for Architecture and became the Wharton Esherick Museum in 1972 featuring more than 200 of his works on exhibition.
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CHESTER COUNTY HISTORY CENTER MUSEUM
- Chester County History Center (CCHC) serves as a resource for cultural enrichment, management of collections, manuscripts, photographs, and other priceless archival materials for Chester County, Pennsylvania. The history museum allows visitors to learn about Chester County’s vital history as a way to learn about the past but also achieve a greater understanding of changing the future on a regional and global level. CCHC has many events through out the year from walking history tours to a Halloween Ball in October. Check out whats coming up at www.mycchc.org.
THE NATIONAL IRON & STEEL HERITAGE MUSEUM
- People can interact with, explore, and learn about the past at the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum with a wide range of audiences and the distinctive history of Chester County at its core.The Lukens Executive Office Building (1902–1916), the former headquarters of the company’s executives, and the 120" Mill Motor House (1942), the power plant for the complex of 120" rolling mills, are all included in the general admission price, which also includes a tour guide.
DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
- The Delaware Museum of Nature & History is known for its extensive collections of seashells, birds, and bird eggs. It’s the second largest collection in North America and is the oldest natural history museum in Delaware. (4840 Kennett Pike Wilmington, DE 19807) Open Daily except for Wednesday, 9:30AM – 4:30PM
NETFLIX HOUSE
- Netflix House is an entertainment venue at King of Prussia Mall where you can experience Netflix stories in real life – from ONE PIECE escape rooms, carnival games inspired by Wednesday, to story-driven mini-golf, VR games, Netflix Bites Cafe, Exclusive Merchandise Shop and more
HAGLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
- Right now at Hagley Museum, Nation of Inventors celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity by taking visitors on a journey from the early years of the patent system, in the 1790s, through the “golden age” of American invention, in the late 1800s. The exhibit features more than 120 patent models from Hagley’s unique collection highlighting the diverse stories of inventors from all walks of life. (www.chestercountyarts.org 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester) Museum open everyday except Wednesdays, 10AM – 4PM
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