Open House To Fill Mercer's Castle With Holiday Sights And Sound

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Mercer Museum and the Fonthill Castle are bringing back its beloved Holiday Open House to be held on Tuesday, December 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mercer Museum.

The concrete walls of the historic museum will be filled with the sounds, scents and scenes of the holidays during an evening of free musical performances, family activities, and a visit with Santa.

Santa is scheduled to arrive at 7:15 p.m. with the musical accompaniment of the Central Bucks East Brass Ensemble and will be spreading joy and taking photos in the historic Log House until 9 p.m.

The Bucks County Gentlemen perform inside the museum. (Kevin Crawford Imagery LLC)

Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children inside the Log House. (Kevin Crawford Imagery LLC)

Local musical performers include the Delaware Valley Saxophone Quartet, Central Bucks High School East Chamber Ensemble and Symphonic Band, Council Rock High School South Vocal Ensemble, Council Rock High School South Carolers, and the Bucks County Country Gentlemen.

Special family offerings include Hanukkah celebrations and the dreidel game presented by Temple Judea, coloring and craft activities for the kids, and rare evening access to the museum’s major exhibition, "The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution." Apple cider will be served along with sweet treats throughout the evening in the museum’s Learning Center.

The Michener Art Museum will also host a variety of performances, crafts, and activities throughout the evening.

Event Details

• What: Mercer Museum Holiday Open House
• When: Tuesday, Dec. 3 form 7 to 9 p.m.
• Admission: Free
• Location: Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown 18901.
• The event is rain or shine. Certain activities and locations may be altered due to weather

Musicians entertain inside the Mercer Museum in Doylestown. (Kevin Crawford Imagery LLC)

NOTE: The historic nature of the castle portion of the Mercer Museum offers partial accessibility due to narrow passageways. It 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 wing that is fully accessible and climate-controlled with a changing exhibit gallery, museum shop, and restrooms