History museum
Mercer Museum
36 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Mark & Chris
October 11, 2019
Henry Mercer had the vision to collect the tools that built America. He was likely viewed as quite an eccentric when he began his quest, but thanks to him he preserved artifacts and tools that you will only read about in history books. The building itself is just as interesting as the collection and as a child, this was one of my favorite places. It's a wonderland for kids to explore. My father had antique printing presses that he used to make our family Christmas cards on every year and I am proud that one of his presses is in their permanent collection.
Henry Mercer had the vision to collect the tools that built America. He was likely viewed as quite an eccentric when he began his quest, but thanks to him he preserved artifacts and tools that you will only read about in history books. The building itself is just as interesting as the collection a…
Maureen
January 6, 2021
You will never see anything like this museum! And include Henry Mercers home and Tile Works Museum.
Jane
June 29, 2019
Henry Mercer's wonderful antique collections in the heart of Doylestown.
Juliana
June 1, 2016
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mercer collected pre-industrial hand tools and other implements of the past. He believed that the story of human progress and accomplishments was told by the tools and objects that people used and saw these time-honored crafts slowly disappearing from memory. (Wikipedia)
Jerilyn
November 2, 2015
"built to house Henry Mercer's extensive collection of objects representing everyday life in the pre-industrial age." Perfect for the whole family.
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Location
84 S Pine St
Doylestown, PA