Museum Must-Sees in the Poconos

Poconos has history and culture; and what a great way to explore both by visiting these museums.

Old Jail Museum

Located in Jim Thorpe, the amazing museum is a bucket list item for sure.

The coal mining history of the Poconos and the painful story of coal miners who were given death sentences will raise your eyebrows. The 7 coal miners were collectively known as Molly Maguires who were hanged to death in 1877.

Cold hallways. Strange handprints on the walls.  All reminders to visitors of the pain of the prisoners.

Love mysterious places?  It’s a must visit during your trip to the Poconos.

Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery

Curious about the early education system of America?

Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery is perfect to witness a school made of bricks, an old classroom and a vintage bell that looks just like a liberty bell. The former art school was later converted into a museum.

It was named after the great Antoine Dutot who discovered the town Dutotsville later renamed Delaware Water Gap. Their gallery exhibits old rifles, documents and rare art pieces.

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Pocono Indian Museum

Pocono Indian Museum is a quaint yet intriguing visit in Poconos.

The main theme of Delaware Indians exhibits amazing artefacts, tools and weapons from the Delaware Indian era. Delaware Indians were the first people to come into contact with Europeans. The greatest peacemakers of their time and hence honored with the title “Grandfather” by the tribes.

See close-up views of Pottery, American jewellery, gifts, pottery, moccasins and shirts.

Asa Packer Mansion Museum

Asa packer mansion was the residence of Asa Packer.

Asa Packer the famed humanitarian, founder of Lehigh University and railroad magnate. This 3 story mansion with 18 rooms and a large living area is one of the legacies left behind by the local legend. The mansion was opened to the public in 1956 and has since become national importance.

Daughter Mary Packer, a doting daughter of Asa Packer led transforming the home into a memorial to her father.

Mauch Chunk Museum

Learn how Mauch chunk flourished with the coal age and declined afterwards before being renamed Jim Thorpe.

The museum shows beautiful artefacts through all the stages of development in Mauch Chunk. Showcasing victorian era through every corner of the museum.

The museum is a 2 story building. It has a museum on the first floor whereas the second floor has a magnificent ballroom which can be rented for corporate events, wedding receptions and museum events.

Poconos museums are a fun family visit.