Getting ready forLandis Valley Village & Farm Museum.
A Pennsylvania German living-history village in Lancaster, with historic houses, shops and barns spread along outdoor walkways of gravel, brick and uneven ground. You start at the Visitor Center, then walk outside from building to building; many buildings close from noon to 1 pm except Sundays, and which ones are open can change by day.
Know before you go. Landis Valley doesn't list sensory hours or a quiet room. Here's what it does say about the walkways, the buildings, the rules and planning ahead.
Hours
Wednesday to Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 4 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Guided tours (60 minutes): Wednesday to Saturday at 9:30 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2:15 pm, and Sunday at 1 pm and 2:15 pm; self-guided and guided tours are offered seasonally. Many historic buildings close between noon and 1 pm, except Sundays. Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter Sunday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; that means closed Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27 2026, Fri Dec 25 2026 and Fri Jan 1 2027.
2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 (the museum parking lot is off Valley Road)
“Many objects, furnishings and collections are rare and fragile. Please do not touch. No food, drink, or smoking are permitted in the historic buildings.” landisvalleymuseum.org (Happening Today)
“Some historic buildings are not fully accessible due to their original construction, and certain areas may have steps or narrow doorways.” landisvalleymuseum.org (Hours & Admission)
The museum's pages differ on air conditioning: one says many buildings are non-air-conditioned and some may have limited seating, another says most buildings are heated and air-conditioned. Dress for the weather either way, since the walking between buildings is outside.
During your visit, staff at the Admission Desk in the Visitor Center, or any staff member, can help; if no one is nearby, call the front desk at 717-569-0401, ext. 216. A large print site map is at the Admission Desk, and a cell phone tour plays audio at points around the property.
Christmas in the Village, Sunday Dec 27 2026, 12 to 4 pm: holiday crafts all afternoon, guided village tours at 1 pm and 2:30 pm, and a visit from the Belsnickel, a costumed holiday character, from 2 to 3 pm. Tickets are at the door: adults $12, seniors 65 and up $10, children 3 to 11 $8, members free. The museum says "you might even receive a visit" from the Belsnickel, so the character may come up to your family; watching from a distance or skipping the 2 to 3 pm hour are both fine.
Walking between buildings is outside on gravel, brick and uneven walkways; some buildings have steps or narrow doorways, and seating may be limited. Benches are throughout the grounds.
Many historic buildings close from noon to 1 pm (not Sundays), and which buildings are open depends on staffing, so call 717-569-0401 before you go.
Please don't touch: many objects are rare and fragile. No food or drink in the historic buildings; snacks and drinks are for sale.
Admission: adults $12, seniors 65 and up and AAA members $10, youth 3 to 11 $8, ages 2 and under free. Museums for All: $2 per person with an EBT card and valid ID (not valid during special events). One aide or caregiver gets in free. Active-duty military get in free with military ID, year-round. Heritage Members get in free (not during Hands-On History Day). Special events may have special rates; call for details. Advance tickets are sold online.
Restrooms: an ADA single-stall, all-gender restroom is in the Visitor Center. Other restrooms are in the Visitor Center, the Textile Barn and beside the Farm Machinery & Tool Barn, without ADA stalls; the museum's pages differ on whether there is also an accessible restroom next to the Landis Valley House Hotel. There's an ADA water fountain in the Visitor Center.
Getting around: free parking on site. Most buildings have ADA-approved ramps, though some aren't accessible because of how they were built. Manual wheelchairs and a wheeled walker are free at the Admission Desk, first come, first served. For mobility needs, the museum can plan a tour with less walking; tell them when you book. The 13-minute film in the Visitor Center has closed captioning; ask for help.
Rules: pets aren't permitted; service animals (and service animals in training) are welcome, but emotional support animals aren't allowed. No drones. Many objects are fragile, so please don't touch them, and no food, drink or smoking in the historic buildings.
Groups of 10 or more need reservations for group tour rates. The big festivals, the Herb & Garden Faire in May and Harvest Days in October, draw thousands of visitors. The Annual Holiday Bonfire is canceled for 2026.
Call
717-569-0401Landis Valley: which buildings are open today, tickets and special event rates717-569-0401, ext. 212Accessibility concerns, ahead of your visit
Email
landisvalley@gmail.comAccess questions or feedback, and ASL interpreting requests two weeks ahead
