Old Economy Village is closed for the winter season and will reopen April 5, 2025!
Visits can be made by appointment!
Frequently Asked Questions
Know before you go!
What is at the Visitor's Center? The Visitor's Center is free and includes a 13 minute orientation video, an "Introduction to the Harmonists" exhibits and our rotating exhibit space.
Do I have to pay even though I don't want to take a tour? All guests to the site are required to pay an admission fee, either a Grounds Pass or a Tour Pass. Tour Passes are our regular admission fees, Grounds Passes are $5.00 per person.
What is included in a Grounds Pass admission? You are welcome to explore the grounds at your own pace, and if you want to learn more about our site’s history, you can dial into our recently updated cell phone tour at various info points across the grounds! A map of the site and the orientation for our cell phone tour can be found behind the Visitor Center. PLEASE NOTE: Grounds Passes are available Friday – Sunday only. Come visit to see our blacksmiths, joiners, brewers, and more in action!
Is the museum handicap accessible? Yes! Most of the buildings have ramps. The Feast Hall building includes a lift to the second floor. The wine cellar is the only part of the tour that can only be accessed by stairs.
Are Service Animals allowed? Yes. Service animals are always welcome and may enter the historic buildings. Emotional support animals and therapy animals are allowed on the historic site but may not be permitted inside the buildings.
Do you have a gift shop? ... Yes! The gift shop is handicap accessible and located in the Feast Hall. It is open Friday – Sunday during museum hours. We accept all major credit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and cash. We do not offer cash back
Do you have food service? ... No, We do not have food service available in our museum, but we sell snacks in the gift shop. You are welcome to bring food and enjoy outside of historical areas. We ask that you do place your trash in the trash cans located throughout the site.
Can I bring a picnic into the Garden? Yes! We have trash cans and picnic tables set up near the restrooms on the garden side of the site. You can also bring a blanket and sit in the grass.
Do you accept donations of historic items? Do you have items related to the Harmony Society or Old Economy Village? Consider giving them to Old Economy Village. We are always looking for items to enhance our exhibit areas. We also have climate controlled storage areas for items not always on exhibit. Donations must be approved by the PHMC Collections Committee. Items that are received and accepted before the end of the year may be written off on your taxes, but you must have an appraiser outside of the PHMC and Old Economy Village to place a value on them. Contact the curator at (724) 266-4500, ext. 111 or sbuffingto@pa.gov
How do I become a vendor at events? Contact us at RA-PHOldEconomy@pa.gov to get an event vendor registration form.
