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Stop 3 on your Tour of the Sites

Science, Technology, Music ... Fun Learning

Hands-on House.

Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster
721 Landis Valley Road
717 569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org
Email: info@handsonhouse.org
Open Tues.-Thurs. 11am-4pm; Fri. 11am-8pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm (Labor Day through Memorial Day).
Open Mon.-Thurs. 10am-5pm; Fri. 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm (Summer).
Where playing and learning go hand-in-hand! Interactive exhibits and programs for adults and children age 2-10 to explore together.

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North Museum.

North Museum of Natural History and Science and Planetarium
400 College Avenue
717-291-3941   www.northmuseum.org
Email: info@northmuseum.org
Open Tues. - Sat., 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday, Noon to 5:00.
Planetarium programs Saturday & Sunday at 1, 2:30, and 3:30
The North Museum generates excitement, curiosity, and life-long learning in natural history, science, and technology by offering exciting programs and exhibits of interest to families, students, and visitors. Central Pennsylvania's largest planetarium with fascinating programs. Discovery Room, live animals, bird collections, minerals, Native American artifacts, regional plants and animals.
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Watch & Clock Museum.

The National Watch & Clock Museum
514 Poplar Street, Columbia
717 684-8261    www.nawcc.org 
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm (Apr.-Dec.), Sun. 12-4pm; Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm (Jan.-Mar.), closed Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Home to America’s premier collection of timepieces, which provide a fascinating “face-to-face” excursion through the world of horology.


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New Holland Band Museum.

New Holland Band Museum
Eastern Lancaster County Library 2nd Floor
11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland
717 354-0724 or 717 355-5096
www.newhollandband.org
Email: info@newhollandband.org
Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 10:00-4:00
Display of musical instruments from 1700 to present, plus photos, uniforms, and memorabilia of community bands of eastern Pennsylvania. Get the feeling that you are part of the John Phillip Sousa band as you tour the historic displays.
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