Children's Museums

Everhart Museum

Name: Everhart Museum
Address: 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510, Scranton, PA, US
Telephone: (570) 346-7186
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (328 reviews)

📍 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510

📞 (570) 346-7186

🌐 everhart-museum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11 AM–5 PM
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM
Friday	11 AM–5 PM
Saturday	11 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11 AM–5 PM

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About Everhart Museum

Art, science & natural history exhibits. Longtime, park-based center for education & culture devoted to art, science & natural history. Everhart Museum was the first public museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania, founded by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, who was a taxidermist. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 328 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Founded: 1908
Location: Nay Aug Park, Scranton, PA
Focus: Natural history, science, and art of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Current Exhibitions: Hubble Space Telescope, The Office Exhibition

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Everhart Museum was the first public museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania, founded by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, who was a taxidermist
⭐The museum features an intricate model train display of Scranton that includes all the famous Scranton landmarks
⭐The museum hosts a significant folk art collection and features local artists at the basement level
⭐The Everhart Museum is currently hosting 'The Office Exhibition' (through October 2027), featuring props and costumes from the television show with Scranton connections
⭐The museum is hosting the 'Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe' exhibition through July 2026

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the basement level near the restrooms where local artists are featured - this often-overlooked area is highlighted as a must-see by visitors.
💬Plan 1-2 hours for your visit depending on interest level. Start with the first floor's folk art and natural history (including the intricate model train city of Scranton), then explore The Office exhibition on the second floor if you're a fan of the show.
💬Military personnel receive free admission, and tickets are very reasonably priced for all visitors. The museum appreciates donations and is a great value for families.
💡The museum is fully accessible with a small elevator and easy stairs across 3 floors, making it stroller-friendly and suitable for visitors with mobility considerations.
💡The Hubble Space Telescope exhibition runs through July 2026, and The Office exhibition continues through October 2027 - plan accordingly if these special exhibitions are important to your visit.