Fonthill Museum
East Court St. & Rt. 313S
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-9461 • Groups ext. 10
www.fonthillmuseum.org
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| Mercer Museum | |||||
| James Michener Art Museum | |||||
| Winding Brook Farm | |||||
| Carousel World | |||||
| Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center | |||||
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Built between 1908 and 1910, this glorious mansion was designed by Mercer himself, from the inside out. The exterior was not even considered until all the rooms had been imagined and sketched.
Today Fonthill is a National Historic Landmark. Constructed entirely of hand-mixed concrete, the house contains 44 rooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces, and more than 200 windows. A Guided Tour reveals more than 900 prints and other objects that Mercer gathered throughout the world. The lavish interior surfaces display many of Mercer's original decorative tiles.
Tours are educational, giving a unique insight to the world-class collection that Mercer surrounded himself with. Great for all ages, individuals and Groups.
Groups (10 or more) may take a guided tour of the Museum.
| Hours: Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday Noon - 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Visits by guided tour only. Last tours begin at 4pm. | ||
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| Reservations: Reservations are strongly advised for individuals and families. Groups should reserve at least 2 weeks in advance for tours. | ||
| Lunch: Picnic areas available. | ||
| Handicapped Access: Partial access. Call for details. | ||
| Directions: North into Doylestown. Continue on Old Rt. 611 (Easton Rd.). Turn right onto East Ashland and right onto Pine. | ||
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