Permanent Exhibits

Fonthill Castle is Henry Mercer’s concrete castle house with 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and over 200 windows of varying size and shape. The interior walls, floors and ceilings are elaborately adorned with Mercer’s handcrafted tiles. Tiles and prints from around the world also show the collecting interests of this Bucks County native. The majority of Mercer’s furnishings and personal effects remain where he placed them, and guided tours explore the various aspects of his remarkably creative life. A tour of Fonthill truly offers a window into Henry Mercer’s unique architectural and artistic vision.

ROLLO'S FACTS

Henry Mercer was 51 when he began building the first of his three concrete structures, his home Fonthill, 1908-1910.
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• Until further notice: The elevator in the historic “Central Court” portion of the Mercer Museum will be *out of service* for major renovations.

You can still access Floors 2-7 of the historic museum via staircases.

• Wednesday, May 20: Mercer Museum will have a delayed opening. The museum will open at 1:00 p.m.

• Friday, May 22: Fonthill Castle will close early for a private event. The last tour will begin at 2:00 p.m.

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