What a wonderful time. A tour of the home of Antonin & Noemi…read moreRaymond during autumn in Bucks County. There was also a sketch event ! Perfect venue and weather!! Absolutely beautiful property and the tour was by the granddaughter of the Raymond Family. A gem in the heart of Bucks County. This farm, home and studio is a MUST SEE. What a peaceful and inspiring country home. What dreams they must have had sleeping here! Contact them and arrange a tour! Hear about this creative super couple ! Antonin was an architect and his amazing wife was an artists herself and a master of so many mediums! (Sculptures, fiber arts, illustrations in The New Yorker! Come and learn connection to Japan. NOTE: Ok to take pictures * without flash .

I visited the Michener Art Museum a few weeks ago on a Saturday when my husband and I were in…read moreDoylestown. It was my first visit, and I really loved it. The Michener isn't huge, but it's a lovely museum. It's located inside a historic 19th century prison building, which sounds like it wouldn't be beautiful - but it is beautiful: stone walls, an arched entry, a courtyard. It's named for the novelist and Doylestown resident James A. Michener, who established the endowment for the museum and donated significant funds and some paintings from his private collection to the museum, which opened in 1988. As a regional art museum, it collects both historic and contemporary American works, with a focus on the art of the Delaware Valley. Its permanent collection includes nearly 4,000 artworks, including works by famous Pennsylvanian artists. I happen to love Wharton Esherick and George Nakashima and was thrilled to see their work in the museum! I wish we'd had more time so that I can could read for a bit in the Nakashima Reading Room - don't miss it. The museum also has a small outdoor sculpture garden, a small gift shop, and a little cafe if you need a coffee. And on top of all that, their staff are friendly and helpful AND they have great exhibits! We visited for an exhibit currently at the museum - "Anila Quayyum Agha: interwoven" (I had seen her work at a gallery in Houston about a decade ago and was thrilled to find another opportunity to see her work) - but really enjoyed their permanent collection as well. A small but charming and regional art museum with an impressive and unique permanent collection and great exhibits. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

Yes. THAT James Michener, Pulitzer prize-winning author who spun tales of far-away places. He was…read moreborn in Doylestown. Built on the site of the inhumane Bucks County Jail, not only is the art museum diverse, the grounds are fascinating. Before entering, you'll see sculptures and an imposing stone wall -- the site of the last man hanged in Bucks County. Exhibits are on one beautifully-designed level. Most of the artists and/or subjects celebrate the creativity of the region: paintings, sculptures, works that could be called "installations." With the exception of the Mona Lisa (and a few other pieces) I'm not a fan of Renaissance or religious art. Works here span the 1800s to present -- a lot of contemporary -- which may be why I soaked in everything I saw. Doylestown isn't as well known as New Hope ... but, what a charming town with beautiful old homes and good shopping. After going through the museum -- it takes an hour or so -- you may want to walk to Main Street and enjoy a coffee or spot of lunch. We lucked out and inadvertently timed our visit on the same day as Doyletown's popular art show. A stellar afternoon!

WHAT A BLAST. We came here for my birthday kind of ironically because online we saw reels saying it…read morewas the "weirdest museum ever," and thought it would be kind of funny/maybe even creepy. Little did we know it was actually FASCINATING; it was so fun to admire every last piece in the museum. The tram guide was great, the pre-recorded audio is helpful and interesting, and the collection is so varied and extensive that you can't help but love it. The pipe organs - fabulous. The walkable "toy box" collection was great after the tram. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone - it was soooo fun.

What a fun thing to do! We didn't know what to expect and want to say we all really enjoyed the…read moreexperience! Admission was reasonable and enjoyed the self-guided part while waiting for the next tram departure time. There was everything you could imagine - except one thing! A TELEX MACHINE (which I used to operate). When I asked the staff if they had one none of them even knew what I was talking about (early 20's)! We took the tram tour and really enjoyed it. The tram moved at a nice pace so you could really take in everything. So much to see - everywhere. It was a really fun way to spend a few hours on a rainy day! But I urge you to visit rain or shine!

It's a hidden gem, especially the basement is full of indigenous history. A must visit if you want…read moreto learn about the "real Americans"

The New Jersey State Museum was a pleasant surprise. First of all, I had no idea we had a State…read moreMuseum. I only happen to find out, because I had tickets to an event in the State Museum Auditorium. The museum is free and on weekends parking is easy in the free adjacent lot. There is also a Planetarium, which has a $10 admission. The museum is housed on three floors with exhibits illustrating some of New Jersey's history. There is a section with artwork, some Native American history, a natural history area with dinosaurs, history of Trenton, and much more.

Visited this museum during their free day (First Sunday of the month) to check out the exhibit for…read moreJerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade. Such a beautiful space ! I can imagine weddings taking place in their courtyard area. The staff was helpful as it was my first time. It's a small but delightful museum, only three floors and the construction of the building itself is very compact and curved. It was great to see the river and the sun shining in through the large windows as you walk up to the top floor. The main exhibit was on the top floor and it was thoughtfully curated with black walls that made the artwork just pop! I was able to pick up a few art prints in their gift shop on the way out. Ample parking but in the free days can fill up fast. Definitely stop in if local or just visiting !

My friends and I spent a rainy afternoon at the Brandywine Museum of Art. Adult tickets were $20…read more We had no problem finding parking in their lot out front. It's a lovely space, it looks like it'd be a great spot for a wedding. There are three floors of art to explore here. Their special exhibit was on the third floor. My favorite exhibit to explore was the illustrators exhibit. I loved the storybook art. We spent over an hour exploring all the fine art here. It got packed by the end of our visit. They were also doing a tour of the grounds. They have a cafe and a huge gift shop here too.

This review is only about the touring experience/ museum and not about the actual company or…read moreproduct. My boyfriend suggested visiting here as he plays guitar and has known about Martin Guitar for years and the fact they're fairly close to us, right in PA. There is a free museum and then there is the paid factory tour. It's $5 a person and only open M-F. They only take 8 people in each time slot and each slot is about an hour long. You get headsets (with sanitary coverings) and are shown around the factory floor while the staff builds guitars. It was such a cool experience and for the low cost of $5 - totally worth it. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and they really took us through every step. It was so nice to see workers doing everything in real time as well. The factory is fairly loud so I did need to turn the volume up on my headset fairly high. It's probably not the best idea for children but there were multiple children there and they do have special headsets for them. If you're looking to come and visit you do have to purchase tickets ahead of time and I would recommend purchasing them over a week in advance as when we went to book them the week of there were already many slots filled. The museum which is free to view was also so cool and took you through the entire history of the company and it's standing in the music culture from its beginnings in the 1800s until present day. There were so many beautiful guitars on display. Definitely a neat stop in Nazareth, PA.

Tour guide (I Believe her name was Susan) was grumpy to put it mildly. Actually bordering on down…read moreright nasty. She said she had been working there 40 years and I I don't understand why they would keep an employee like that with an impeccable reputation like Martin has. Would have given more stars with a different tour guide. Other than that it was enjoyable and the museum was wonderful but after a 3-hour drive I would have hoped for a better experience.

Can I give 10 stars?! Highly recommend this fabulous art gallery and nonprofit. The work they do in…read morethe community is amazing. The artists they support are top notch. The festivals, events, and classes they put together are always a great time. Don't miss Art All Day and Art All Night! Or the 10x10 show in December!

The arts scene in Trenton is both humbling and inspiring; the programs, classes, and events are…read morenumerous and educational. It's definitely worth a trip to walk around the gallery, and you really cannot miss Art All Night, which just finished up its 10th year. Artworks also hosts an annual Art All Day each fall, where guests can take a trolley tour of Trenton, stopping at various locations to see artwork from area artists. What a great service!

The Philadelphia Museum of Art sits at the top of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a neoclassical…read morebuilding that earns its iconic status before I even walked through the door. The famous steps are there, the Rocky statue is at the bottom, and the view back down the parkway from the top is genuinely one of the better urban vistas in the city. I found the collection spanning four floors and covering an extraordinary range of periods, cultures, and mediums in a way that never felt like a forced march through history. The curatorial logic organizes things roughly by time and place, which meant moving through the galleries had a natural progression to it. One room I was standing in a fully reconstructed Japanese teahouse, the next I was looking at French Impressionists. The arms and armor collection on the third floor was one of the more surprising highlights and held its own against the paintings in terms of sheer visual impact. The tapestries, medieval galleries, and decorative arts sections added further depth that a lot of visitors skip by gravitating straight to the name paintings. The Impressionist collection is strong throughout. Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso are all represented at a level that rewarded my visit even though I have seen major works elsewhere. Seeing them in person rather than in print was a different experience entirely. Starting on the third floor and working my way down was the approach that made the most sense logistically and contextually. The museum is large enough that a single visit will not cover everything, which is actually a mark in its favor. Admission cost is required for most visits, though periodic free days do come around. For a world class art museum that does not feel overwhelming to navigate, the Philadelphia Museum of Art delivers.

I feel confident is saying this is the most beautiful building in Philadelphia by leaps and bounds…read moreabove the rest. The care taken to the architecture and design is just superb. Maybe I'm biased, but this is truly one of the most gorgeous museums in the world. It's also huge and sprawling, so one day of exploring isn't nearly enough to see it all. There's something for everyone, from modern day contemporary photography to centuries old paintings and ceramics. There's also plenty of workshops for kids that can help them engage their creative side. The museum also has pay-what-you-wish admission every first Sunday of the month, so I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already. A staple in Philly, and for good reason!

We had never visited a place like this and it was so interesting. The audio tour does a great job…read moreof walking through how it was built, how the prisoners lived and why it's no longer in use. Its very powerful and there are a lot of places to explore on your own.

We saw this was one of the top rated attractions in the Philly area so we visited on a Monday…read moremorning (it's closed on Tuesdays). With our reciprocal museum membership we got free admission. We opted for the self guided tour with their audio headsets. The guide is very informative and if you listened to all of the recording it is 4 hours long! We did the main tour and listed to a few extras. We were there a bit over one hour. Overall it was very interesting and we learned alot about not only this prison but life in this first of a kind place. The place is pretty creepy. It is great that a group has stepped up to save this important piece of history!