Museums are a great way to learn more about a variety of topics and play an important part in preserving history, art, and the sciences for future generations. The Lehigh Valley is filled with high-quality museums that are getting ready for their spring exhibitions. So if you’re in the area, here are three museums to visit there this season.
SteelStacks
SteelStacks is a museum and cultural center dedicated to the Bethlehem Steel Company, which played a prominent part in the development of the country. It preserves the history of a major steel manufacturing plant so that patrons can explore what it was like to live nearby and work in one of these plants. The museum has indoor and outdoor exhibits, which are great for experiencing history with different backdrops. Guided tours are available from museum experts and provide you with a wealth of information regarding the history of the company in the steel industry.
Aside from the museum exhibits, there is also a play area for younger children who need a break from learning experiences. You can also go to the nearby movie theater to learn more about the Bethlehem Steel Company. The tour guides are consistently highly rated in terms of their personality and knowledge of the museum. SteelStacks is also known for hosting a variety of music, art, and cultural events within the museum’s facilities. Overall, it’s a great way to experience these topics in a new way.
America on Wheels
America on Wheels is an automotive history museum that outlines the history and development of automotive companies and vehicles built in the United States. It hosts a wide array of classic cars in perfect condition as a part of the exhibits where you can learn about their design and development. Furthermore, the museum exists in the only remaining building of a company founded in 1887.
Although you can tour the museum in under two hours, most patrons stay longer, as there are other events and attractions hosted there to enjoy. You can also stop at the HubCap Café for lunch, which has great ratings for many classic American foods.
Allentown Art Museum
The Allentown Art Museum is constantly rated as one of the top museums in the area. It hosts a collection of American and European artworks. It also hosts a variety of lectures by our experts and historians that you can attend to learn more about art history and design. Despite having many patrons, the museum is rarely crowded. It’s a great place to take your entire family, as there’s a separate kids area for them to unwind with fun activities. Because it routinely hosts traveling exhibits, it’s a great place to revisit on occasion.
The Lehigh Valley area is filled with a variety of museums dedicated to different subjects. While some are more traditional, many are focused on providing entertainment in a new way. Essentially, at these museums, you can learn about interesting topics and different atmospheres as well as experience musical and cultural events with historical backdrops.
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