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The 10 Best Museums in Scranton, Pennsylvania (PA)
Scranton, at the center of the Lackawanna River Valley and nestled between the Pocono and Endless Mountains, is surrounded by nature. Just ten miles from the city is Lackawanna State Park, where visitors are welcome to sail or ice skate across the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake. But there's no need to leave the city to enjoy the great outdoors. Nay Aug Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and includes a zoo, a museum, two Olympic sized swimming pools and a great gorge topped with a treehouse.
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1. Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By ocfishguy
.Need younger Marines to sign up as members ...... US Nam and Korean Vets are dying off!!! SFGS! (Semper Fi! Godspeed!)
2. Steamtown National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 866 reviews
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
Reviewed By Mark---MXM - New York City, United States
Strongly recommend visiting Steamtown NHS; terrific indoor & outdoor exhibits; and pleasant/entertaining 30 minute trainride by a 1920s steam engine (for $5/person); great value — cost to visit museum & see trains — no charge. Nice 15 minute move too. Terrific 1/2 day event. Didn’t do the 3-hour or so excursion ... will try during next visit.
3. Afa Gallery
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
This museum documents the story and culture of the workers in the mines, mills, and factories of the Anthracite region of Pennsylvania, as well as the state and national impact of their labor.
Reviewed By RoyalWolves
My father's family emigrated to Scranton in the early 1900s and a number of family members, including my grandfather, great-grandfather and several great-uncles, worked in the mines there, so I wanted to see what their life was like. The Coal Mine Tour and Museum was an amazing step back in time and very educational. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the mining history of the area come to life. Now I have a whole new appreciation and respect for what my family members and so many other working men went through in their daily lives in the mines. The museum had a lot of interesting memorabilia, and the gift shop has a nice selection of books (I bought several) and souvenirs. Overall it was a great experience and fun trip. I highly recommend it.
5. The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Dreamersdoit1 - The Villages, United States
I had an idea of the trolley systems but until I went to this museum, I did not understand the extent of the use of the trolley systems. There is a great movie to start your tour and then you are free to walk around and explore. There is even a children section that your kids will love. Only $5.00 per person if you are a Senior (age 62+). Bring the family. A great indoor activity.
6. Houdini Museum, Tour & Magic Show WEEKENDS
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4.0 based on 166 reviews
RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED! SOME DAYS SOLD OUT! Houdini.org - Dedicated to Houdini, the famous magician. Includes a film, a guided tour of the exhibit and a 1 hour stage magic show with nationally known magicians,with doves, ducks, a rabbit and a poodle. Lots of comedy and audience participation. Our magicians have appeared on HBO, Mysteries At The Museum, and other network specials. We often sell out and advance phone reservations are discounted. Arrive between 1 PM and 2:15 and see the entire event. Earlier tours are a bit longer. Everyday July-Labor day. Rest of the year weekends, except for groups. Check our web site for up to date info & special showings.
Reviewed By Balkin25 - Seabrook, United States
I have always been fascinated by magic. When I was younger I even dabbled in performing magic for my family. Doing research for a weekend trip I came across the Houdini Museum in Scranton Pennsylvania and I just had to schedule a visit. To call this just a museum is not the best description. It is an experience. Your entrance fee gets a presentation that lasts about an hour full of information about Houdini’s life. Following the presentation, you get a tour of the museum. In the first section, there are pictures and movie posters. A tour guide give history of some of the pictures and posters as well as more detailed stories about Houdini’s life. The next room is full of props and other memorabilia from Houdini’s life. After the tour of the museum you are back in the stage room where you are entertained with a live magic show that lasts a hour. The full tour lasts about 3 hours. I found the whole experience to be a lot of fun and full of information. The tour only has one showing a day and there is very limited seating so I suggest getting your tickets in advance to ensure you being able to go when you want. For anyone who is a fan of Harry Houdini or just a fan of magic in general I highly recommend seeing the Houdini Museum in Scranton Pennsylvania, it is well worth the visit.
7. Everhart Museum
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Weekendcamper123
Beautiful older building with some great displays. I was interested in the fossils but found myself excitedly discovering the art display upstairs. The taxidermied animals were old but very well kept and gave me a close up of birds I could have never appreciated from afar.
8. Forage Space
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
