Pages & Places: Mercer Museum Library Special VIP Tour w/ Lunch
About this Event
MERCER MUSEUM
ABOUTOVERVIEW
The Mercer Museum is a six-story reinforced concrete castle designed by Henry Mercer (1856-1930) and completed in 1916. Today, it is one of Bucks County’s premier cultural attractions and a Smithsonian affiliate.
The museum complex features local and national traveling exhibits, as well as a core museum collection of over 17,000 pre-Industrial tools. This permanent collection offers visitors a unique window into pre-Industrial America through sixty different crafts and trades, and is one of the world’s most comprehensive portraits of pre-Industrial American material culture. The museum also features a research library that is a center for local history related to Bucks County and the surrounding region, with its roots dating back to the founding of the Bucks County Historical Society in 1880.
ACCESSIBILITY
The historic core of the Mercer Museum has an elevator and offers partial accessibility due to narrow passageways. This historic portion is not climate controlled and may experience fluctuations in temperature and humidity, depending on external weather conditions. The ground floor of the Mercer Museum features a modern and fully accessible, climate-controlled changing exhibit gallery, lecture space, museum shop and restrooms.
CHAMBERS 19 BISTRO & BAR
ABOUT US
For an establishment that has survived almost 40 years and has only changed hands 3 times, we have a history of a great staff and a very supportive community. Originally being the Brennecke’s Eatery, it didn’t take on the name Chambers until the mid-late 90’s when they built out the bar in the front room. Since then, it’s been a very vibrant restaurant where people can expect quality food, drink, and service. Currently under the ownership of John Wolff, a former CB West High School Grad, plans on keeping Chambers running for years to come.
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There will be waivers and emergency forms to complete prior to departing. Participants will receive an email 2 days prior to the event with waivers to complete, if desired - along with chaperone contact.
Itinerary:
9:00am: Depart Bristol Books & Bindery
10:00am: Arrive at Mercer Museum
10:00am - 10:30am: VIP Orientation: Explore the Mercer Museum Great Hall and Central Court while learning about the vision of founder Henry Chapman Mercer.
10:30am - 11:00am: Visit the Mercer Museum Research Library and gain VIP access to the Old Library, a magical book enclave made entirely out of poured concrete
11:00am - 12:00pm: Visit the Reading Room of the Mercer Museum Research Library and engage in a hands-on rare book tour of the Mercer Museum collection, and/or explore Mercer Museum as desired.
12:00pm: Meet in lobby and board bus to lunch location.
- Lunch at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar Doylestown. Participants may choose from the following options (Coffee, tea, and soda are included. Anything ordered beyond these offerings are at cost to participant) -
- Turkey Club Sandwich
- Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich
- Black Bean Burger
- Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken
2:30pm: Arrive back at Bristol Books & Bindery
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
Depart Bristol Books & Bindery
🕑: 10:00 AM
Arrive at Mercer Museum
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
VIP Orientation
Info: Explore the Mercer Museum Great Hall and Central Court while learning about the vision of founder Henry Chapman Mercer.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mercer Museum Research Library
Info: Visit the Mercer Museum Research Library and gain VIP access to the Old Library, a magical book enclave made entirely out of poured concrete.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Visit the Reading Room
Info: Visit the Reading Room of the Mercer Museum Research Library and engage in a hands-on rare book tour of the Mercer Museum collection, and/or explore Mercer Museum as desired.
🕑: 12:00 PM
Meet in lobby and board bus to lunch location.
Info: Lunch at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar Doylestown. Participants may choose from the following options (Coffee, tea, and soda are included. Anything ordered beyond these offerings are at cost to participant) -
Turkey Club Sandwich,
Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich,
Black Bean Burger,
Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken
🕑: 02:30 PM
Arrive back at Bristol Books & Bindery
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 149.00 to USD 159.00
