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- Alaska in the Poconos. This craft shop and museum displays rare ivory
carvings, unusual Alaskan handcrafts, the finest real gold nugget jewelry, and other
uncommon treasures. Open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, seven days. Phone 595-6144.
- ANTHRACITE MUSEUM COMPLEX, Keyser Ave., Scranton. Come and learn all about how
Anthracite mining helped turn northeastern Pennsylvania into the region it is today. The
museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and Sunday Noon to
5:00 p.m. Call 963-4804 for more information.
- BEARY BEST FRIENDS, Pocono Peddlers Village, Route 611, Tannersville.
Highly collectible, handmade artist bears are displayed and most are offered for sale.
Teddies here include: Boyd’s, Bearstones, Russ, Steiff, Green Mountain and many more.
Call 620-2099.
- CARBON COUNTY TPA OFFICE AND RAILWAY STATION, Jim Thorpe. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
Sat., Sun., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The Railway Station highlights mine memorabilia,
artifacts, Molly Maguire memorabilia, special railroad treasures, especially of the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company. Ph: 325-3673.
- DESIGNER CRAFTS, 578 Main St., Stroudsburg. Dedicated to the modern
American Craft Movement, this gallery presents the works of over 300 artists &
craftsmen for the discerning shopper and collector. Wonderful artistry and craftsmanship
is displayed, allowing you to envision them in your home and office. Phone 420-1228 for
details.
- DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann St., Stroudsburg. Restored freight station
displaying an interchanging variety of exhibits. Open Wed. thru Sat. from 12 noon to 4
p.m. For information on the latest exhibit call 421-7703 or 424-1776. Donation suggested.
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- EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts
Center, Mon. through Thurs. 1 to 4 p.m., during university sessions.
- ECKLEY MINERS
VILLAGE, nine miles east of Hazleton off Route 940. Guided tours
available daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Museum contains
memorabilia and artifacts from the 19th Century mining town. Village
includes museum, miner's home, churches, video and gift shop. Open
Mon. thru Sat. 9:00 to 5:00; Sun. noon till 5:00. Ph: 636-2070.
- EVERHART MUSEUM, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Continuous Dorflinger Glass
features one of largest, finest collections of artistic glass made by Christian Dorflinger
Co. Also permanent collection of art, natural history. Two new galleries include American
Folk Art Gallery and European Art Gallery. 19th & 20th Century American Art includes
approximately 100 paintings. Free admission, voluntary contributions accepted. Open 7 days
a week, noon to 5:00 pm; Thursday evenings until 8:00. Museum accessible to handicapped.
Ph: 346-7186.
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- IBIS, 517 Main St., Stroudsburg. A gallery long established and well known for
mint condition antiques and decorative arts of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Included
is a large selection of art pottery and a nice array of paintings and other art work of
the period. All items are for sale to the public and to the trade. Open daily 11 to 4:30.
Closed Wed., and Sun. Ph: 424-8721.
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- JOAN MARIE GALLERIES, 52 Pocono Blvd. (Rt. 611), Mt. Pocono. Celebrating
50 years! Fabulous international bazaar, gallery, museum-quality displays of Queen Lace
Crystal, Oriental rugs, antique laces, more. Open 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
- MARYWOOD COLLEGE ART GALLERIES, 2300 Adams Ave. Scranton. Mon. thru Fri., 9 to 4;
Sat., Sun., 1 to 4. Special exhibits.
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- MORGAN GALLERIES, Rt. 940, ½ mile east of Rt. 115, Blakeslee. An
intriguing selection of art by regional and local artists. The wide variety of media
includes watercolor, oil, acrylic, sculpture and litho prints. Open Wedn. thru Sun. 11
– 4. Ph: 800-621-1654.
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- MONROE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL GALLERIES, Council Office, 556 Main St.,
Stroudsburg. Women's
Health Center & Cancer Center of East Stroudsburg. Skytop Lodge of Skytop and the East
Stroudsburg Savings Association in Brodheadsville. Info on any of these galleries:
476-4460.
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- MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN PATRIOT, at
Memorytown, Grange Rd (between Rts. 611 and 940),
Mount Pocono. Gain a historical perspective on America's military past, and an
understanding of the many sacrifices made throughout our history by countless American
Patriots. Featuring artifacts from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War I,
World War II, and others. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6:00. Ph: 839-1680.
- PIKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Rt. 209, Milford. For a glimpse of the fascinating
past of Pike County; the area's background and memorabilia are displayed. The Museum is
housed in the The Columns, 608 Broad St., Wed., Sat., Sun., 1 to 4 p.m.
- POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Rt. 209, Bushkill. Artifacts, crafts of the
Delaware Indians. Living history of a people whose home was in the Delaware River region
of Monroe and Pike counties. Individual tours. Gift Shop. Open 7 days. Ph: 588-9338.
- RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION, Rt. 402, six miles north of Marshalls Creek. Indian
museum housing fabled Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout
handcrafts, local postcards, etc. Free. Ph: 223-8312. Weekends or by appointment.
- STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC
SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. A museum
portraying the people, heritage and machinery of steam railroading. The site is open 9:am
- 5:p.m. everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years. Ph:
570-340-5200/888-693-9391 E-mail: stea_visitor_information@nps.gov.
- STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,
9th & Main St., Stroudsburg. Houses collection of
historical mementos of Monroe County. Site & Library open Tues. thru Fri., 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.; Sun. 1 to 4 p.m. Free & open to the public. Ph: 421-7703. Special hours by
appt.
- UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON,
Linden St., Scranton. Exhibits, in the Gallery, Mon.,
Wed., Fri., 12 to 4 p.m.; Mon., Thurs. 7 to 9 p.m.; Sun., 12 to 4 p.m. Free. Ph: 961-6326.
- WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM/RESTORED JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE BUILDING, 810 Main St., Honesdale. The old Delaware and Hudson Canal Company office,
a National Historical Landmark, houses authentic Americana exhibits and much more. Open
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Closed major holidays.
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