Lewisburg Attractions
Lewisburg is noted for the late Federal and Victorian architecture that is found throughout the town. Bucknell University is also located in the town.
Packwood House Museum
Packwood House Museum began as a two-story log cabin completed in 1799. Now a 27-room house, it served as a tavern and hotel throughout most of the 19th century. Exhibits through Packwood House belong to the collection of Edith and John Fetherston. Items on display include glass, ceramics, textiles, furniture, paintings, Pennsylvania German decorative arts, and Oriental art.
All values are in United States Dollars
Packwood House Museum
15 North Water Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837-1531
United States
15 North Water Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837-1531
United States
Phone 1 (570) 524-0323
Fax 1 (570) 524-0548
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 7.00 |
| Child 11 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Samek Art Gallery
Originally Bucknell Art Gallery, the name changed again in 2001 to the Samek Art Gallery; as a result of a generous gift from Edward and Marthann Samek. The permanent collection, numbers approximately 8,000 objects. The Andrew J. Sordoni Collection of Japanese art which includes 500 objects, mostly 19th century netsuke, okimono, and inro boxes.
Samek Art Gallery
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
United States
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
United States
Phone 1 (570) 577-3792
Fax 1 (570) 577-3215
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Slifer House Museum
Slifer House Museum is an example of Victorian architecture, designed by Samuel Sloan. It was built for Eli Slifer, Secretary of Pennsylvania during the Civil War. Victorian furnishings and decorative arts are on display.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
January 1 to April 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 15 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
