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Hands-on House, Lancaster

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Children’s Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
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Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster is a not-for-profit educational center whose mission is to create and provide interactive learning opportunities for all children and their families through self-directed exhibits and programming that stimulate curiosity and invite the joy of discovery through play.
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  • By CAdefresco
    So you’re planning a wedding for family and friends and it’s a full weekend event and some have young children. What to do? Hands On. Our children including the bride all grew up spending time at...  more »
  • By CLConover
    Want to keep your toddlers and younger kids entertained? Take them here for tge day. They have so much to fascinate and amuse and gives kids place to try out their imaginations.  more »
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  • By Rella Kaplowitz
    Fantastic hands on museum for kids, there is so much to see and do here. The STEM activities are especially good in the clubhouse. Great indoor and outdoor play spaces. We were visiting the area and needed a rainy day activity - I wish they had a place like this where we live. My kids (4 and 2) didn’t want to leave!
  • By Lance McQue
    Great place for 3-8 years old. You can spent hours here. It is a small place that offers lots of activities. All the staffs are very nice, friendly and accommodating. They have a small outdoor play ground with picnic tables and a nature walk. If you're in Lancaster definitely check this place out.
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