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Both Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle have permanent exhibits that bring history to life.
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Step inside the pages of beloved fairy tales from around the globe in this hands-on, interactive exhibit for children ages 3-10. From an African jungle to a giant’s castle, seven fairy tales are brought to life including Anansi and the Talking Melon, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Jack and the Beanstalk, Lon Po Po and Thumbelina. Once Upon A Time…Exploring the World of Fairy Tales is a collaborative effort of the St. Louis Public Library and The…
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Visit Fonthill Castle for daily holiday-themed tours throughout December and experience Henry Mercer’s home decked out for the holidays. Registration for daily tours required. Call 215-348-9461. Please note there will be no daily tours on December 15, December 25 & December 29.
learn moreOn December 15, there will be no regular tours of Fonthill Castle. Fonthill Castle Light Meander ticket holders only.
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Wander at your own pace through Fonthill Castle’s many decorated rooms and enjoy a special candlelit holiday evening complete with refreshments. Admission: $20 adults/$15 Member Adults; $10/$5 member youth. Call 215-348-9461 for times and tickets or visit mercermuseum.org/fonthill-castle-holiday-lights-meander
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Children enjoy the wonders of the holiday season at the Mercer Museum by creating a paper bag snowman, Santa or reindeer, a festive menorah, beaded candy canes and snowflake ornaments at this creative drop-in workshop. Free with museum admission.
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In this creative workshop series of ten sessions guided by artist-in-residence Darcy Fair, children ages 6-12 create their own magical stories inspired by fairy tales. Sessions feature live music, read-aloud stories and imaginative play. Free series with advance registration required. Limited to 20 students. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. Note: Registering for this event is registering for all remaining sessions in the series Supported in part by the Philadelphia Arts and Education Partnership, Artist Residency Program. Register for Stories…
learn moreThe Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle are closing at 3:00 p.m. Thank you for your support.
learn moreThe Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle are closed on this date. Thank you for your support.
learn moreThe Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle are closed on this date. Thank you for your support.
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Join us for a special evening guided tour of Fonthill Castle and experience fifteen of its rooms with a candlelight glow for the holidays. Admission: $18/$12 Members. Buy tickets to Fonthill’s Candlelight Holiday Tours
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