LOVED spyscape! Amazing for family or group event. Clean facility and well coordinated from staff…read more It was a nice break from the hustle! The staff was beyond helpful finding a lost piece of jewelry! Forever grateful for their professionalism and diligence with recovery!!

This was such a fun and unique experience! I surprised my boyfriend with this for his birthday, and…read morehe absolutely loved it. The challenges, puzzles, and games really make you think--you definitely have to process the clues carefully! There are multiple levels to complete, and throughout the experience you're asked questions that determine what type of agent you are, which was a really cool touch. It was challenging, but in the best way. Now that I understand how everything works, I definitely want to go back and do it again to see if I can do even better! If you're looking for something interactive, different, and a lot of fun, I highly recommend checking this place out. We'll definitely be back!

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!

Wow. What a unique, random gem and historic property. What is Fonthill and why is there a castle in…read moreDoylestown, Pennsylvania? Fonthill Castle was the home of archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. (Also in Doylestown are two more Mercer buildings you can tour - the Mercer Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works building, the business Mercer ran and where most of the tiles in the castle were produced.) Henry Mercer seems like he was an interesting guy, and you can see that in his home - 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, 200 windows, who knows how many staircases...! And designed and decorated in a way I've never seen anywhere else. The castle is an early example of poured-in-place concrete building and is a mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles. And there are, of course, Moravia tiles (and some historic and international tiles that he collected during his life) throughout the house - almost more than you could imagine. We visited last Saturday to experience their "Fonthill Castle Holiday Lights Meander Experience," which allows you to visit the castle through a self-guided experience (there were staff in various rooms who were happy to answer questions) and enjoy a series of Christmas trees on display throughout the home. I definitely enjoyed the experience but am definitely planning a return visit to see the castle in better light (not at night in the dark - which was perfect for the Christmas tree experience) - they offer 60-minute guided tours though the house for most of the year! The castle is pretty wild, and I look forward to visiting it again and experiencing it in a new way. If you are interested in architecture, art, crafts, the Arts and Crafts design movement, or just quirky, unusual places, definitely add Fonthill to your list and check it out!

Amazing property, it is a hidden gem. Went with my family for the tour and everyone enjoyed it!read more

Climbing the famous "Rocky Steps" in Philly's 93-degree heat made me feel I'd really accomplished…read moresomething when I reached the top. My reward -- a leisurely browse through the air-conditioned Philadelphia Art Museum. Augustus Saint-Gaudens' towering "Diana" sculpture welcomed me, then I gravitated towards familiar favorites: "Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen" by Degas, & Impressionist paintings; Rothko's "Orange, Red, Yellow"; & Diego Rivera murals. During my visit, Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" were temporarily on display, which are a treat to behold, as well as "Rising Up," an exhibit dedicated to boxing in the US & our fascination with the Rocky statue & steps here at the museum. Though the front of the building is iconic, there's a rideshare pick-up/drop-off point at the back West Entrance that's less congested with traffic & requires less walking for those not keen on a 72-step climb.

Nice museum to see a bunch of paintings and history. The prices are $30 for an adult, $28 for a…read moresenior (65+ years old), $14 for a student with valid ID, and $0 for those 18 years old and younger. The fountain out front was turned off. Inside is a ton of American history. Also, Japanese art, European art, and well pretty much art all around the world. Oh, and I love all of the Japanese samurai stuff. It's so cool seeing the armor warriors wore way back in the day when going into battle. Claude Monet, Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, amongst plenty of other famous artists have paintings here. We probably spent 90 minutes to 2 hours in here. That was enough for us. A fun way to start your morning.

Montclair Art Musuem is a small, regional museum. Emphasis is on whatever special exhibits they…read morehave on as well as Native American and American art. They have an excellent collection, some of which is always on display, is George Inness, the landscape artist who lives in Montclair. The selection of paintings is well curated and often highlights different themes and techniques in the art work. Drawbacks - It is too small to spend more than an hour, two on the outside, there. Some exhibits do not have exhibit plaques next to the paintings, so you have to use on the the bound books to figure out who painted what. Personally I found this unnecessary cumbersome. Very much worth a visit.

Attended the 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash Tasting celebrating Amanti Vino!…read more Wine tasting was awesome! The food from Turtle and The Wolf restaurant and the Van Hook Cheese & Grocery were delicious! Great accommodations at Museum!!

I really like this place. It's huge a lot of things to do. The grocery store set up is really…read moregreat. There's just so many different kinds of events and I like how they have one area that changes so you can keep it kind of fresh the Alice in Wonderland maze highly recommended. Pro tip parking has never been a problem on the street. You don't have to park in the lot but they have one if you want to use it.

Please touch museum....the name itself sounds so fun!!…read more The museum itself is not tgat big but plenty to see. Water play area, Alice in Wonderland maze, Pretend store area (kinda like Kizania), and Foam play area, and car/bus/space shuttle play. Our family spent about 3hours. The museum is part of Blue Star Program so active duty and dependents can get in for free for certain months. Thank you for supporting military families. And free parking!!

My friend and I went to see the BTS themed display at Pier61. Very big display and songs and even…read moreshopping bag with BTS if you buy something at the Museum store. Immersive Art is one of my favorites. I first had it in Japan at the Team Lab in Tokyo. So I wanted to see what and how they could incorporate BTS I. Their Immersive Art. My favorite was when I colored a bull and tried to draw the sign for BTS - scanned it and it showed on the wall live like animation. They also had waves and waterfall in the room. Last is the cafe with some projection on your drink. It just did not move like in Azabudai- Tokyo. But it was very entertaining!

BTS THE CITY 'ARIRANG' is held in conjunction with the BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' in New York. BTS…read moreTHE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK is a project created to commemorate the release of BTS's new album and their world tour. There are a variety of programs across the city that allow Army members to experience the team's music and message. I've been to Arte Museum in Las Vegas in 2024 and I really enjoyed all the immersive art rooms. In celebration of BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG', Arte Museum in Las Vegas had a special limited-time exhibition from from May 20 to June 17, 2026. I was internally hoping that when BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' was stopping at MetLife, Arte Museum in New York would be part of the BTS THE CITY 'ARIRANG' and it was! Arte Museum in New York is located at Pier 61 Chelsea Piers and the special exhibition is from July 24 to August 14, 2026. My friends and I took advantage of the Local Residents (New York and New Jersey​) ticket price through Fever and booked our tickets. It was easy to use the system even when we had to switch the days. This was also a stamp rally stop, but it was outside and don't need admission to the Arte Museum to get it. We visited the museum on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:00pm. A staff member scanned our tickets and told us about the free lockers to store our bags, restrooms through the gift shop, where to start, and no running. He also stamped our hands with a star. All the rooms were very impressive, but I have to say my favorites were the ARIRANG Wave, Flower (Roses & Little Wings), Beach, Star (Milky Way), coloring station, and Garden (The Finale). The ARIRANG Wave room showcases giant, crashing tidal waves confined seamlessly behind massive digital panels and it displays Arirang in korean. The flower room was an infinite, mirrored field filled with falling petals, illuminated butterflies, and blooming roses that react and change when touched. The beach was a serene, illuminated nighttime coastline featuring realistic digital waves and a glowing whale. I really felt like I was on a beach and the waves sounded so realistic. The star is a mirrored infinity room utilizing glowing hanging lanterns to recreate the depth of a starry night sky. The coloring station is where I colored a dragon and after finishing, I scanned it in and watched it appear on a giant shared wall projection. The Garden is a massive signature room that reatured alternating 15-minute visual projection loops paired with specific tracks: No. 29: Minimalist digital landscapes projecting the silhouettes of all seven BTS members alongside the resonance of digital bells; Body to Body: An abstract, vibrant visualization responding dynamically to the rhythm and heavy percussion of the music; Swim: A surreal, multi-sensory deep-ocean environment featuring seven digital orcas swimming around the room; 2.0: A large-format interactive projection room that made guests feel as though they had walked straight into a BTS music video; Into the Sun: The emotional finale segment that connected the cityscapes of Las Vegas, Busan, and New York, symbolizing hope and the bond between BTS and ARMY. I could spend hours in The Garden room. Some of the rooms even had scents. It was a full sensory experience and I enjoyed every second of it. The Arte Museum gift shop was also really nice. I really liked the flower smell from the Flower (Roses & Little Wings) room so I purchased a flower room spray ($14.95). Over the next few days, I saw on social media that Arte museum sells The BTS "Spring Day" Music Box. I don't recall seeing it the day I went, but I sent an inquiry through their website if they had any in stock. The next day, Gwen from the Management Team responded and she said the BTS Spring Day Music Box is in stock, with a cap of 2 per person while supplies last. Due to the exclusivity, high demand, and limited stock of BTS merchandise, they are opening their merchandise shop to only those who purchased admissions tickets. I explained that I was just there on Friday, July 24, 2026 and had purchased something else and sent her all my receipts. She checked with the general manager and I was allowed to visit the Arte Museum gift shop without purchasing another ticket. YAY!! I went back and purchased 2 of The BTS "Spring Day" Music Box ($59.95). Gwen was a pleasure to speak with and she was very understanding. Also, with a purchase at Arte Museum, you will receive a free limited edition shopping bag. It is really nice. I highly highly recommend you to check out Arte Museum. Walking through and taking in all the rooms are definitely worth your time. My friends and I spent about an hour and 1/2 at Arte Museum but you may take longer or shorter. I also wanted to shout out the managers and staff at Arte Museum. They were really helpful.

I visited Winterthur for the first time with my mom on Christmas Eve for their Yuletide exhibit…read more I'd been mildly curious about the mansion over the years, and it seemed like a fun thing to do on my day off from work. The mansion is ornate, truly massive, and opulent. It's a true peek into the lifestyles of the rich. The Yuletide theme this past year was centered around Christmas and children's books, like Alice and Wonderland, Twas the Night Before Christmas, etc. When we arrived, we were a bit confused on where to park, as my mom has a handicap sticker. We ended up parking right at the visitor's center where the tram retrieves guests. We didn't have a long wait. On the tram, the driver recommended starting at the house and then walking down to the galleries. She didn't mention the enchanted woods/garden, so I didn't even realize they were there until I got home later that night -- bummer. Some of the folks working the rooms were pleasant, others felt like security guards. One chided my mom for leaning her hand against a wall at one point. Some were knowledgeable, and others clearly didn't want to be there. I appreciated the girl in the garden entry room who snapped our photo with the decorated trees before we stepped into the house! I took many pictures while in the house, and then we traipsed over to the galleries. The gallery building had a doll house, a really well-done gingerbread train station, furniture and other exhibits on the ground floor, and a rotating, very interesting exhibit on African American history on the second floor. After the galleries, we stopped by the museum store, and while most everything was dramatically overpriced, I did find a few cool items in my price range. We were on the grounds for roughly 2-3 hours I'd say before having lunch nearby. Arriving early was a good choice. They do offer reciprocal garden access with other garden memberships (I have one at home in Richmond, VA), so perhaps one day I'll use that access to see the gardens that I missed!

This was not on our list of museums to hit but since the weather was so darn hot we changed what we…read morewere going to do after spending the morning at Longwood Gardens. It helped that we got free admission with our reciprocal museum membership. It was 2:30pm we when we arrived so we didn't have a lot of time. We were given good advice on what to do in our limited time from the folks at the ticket office. We took the garden tram tour which was educational and got off at the house where we did the self guided tour. You only see a small fraction of this giant mansion but that was enough for me. While most of the docents had interesting facts the actual contents of the collection were not that interesting to me. If you are really into this era of American decorative furnishing supposedly they have more in-depth guided tours. We still had time to see a bit more of the grounds around the house but with big thunderstorms rolling in we headed out. I am guessing for some this place is a must... I am glad we got free admission.