iron hill museum

My husband and I spent the day with our grandson recently. One place we took him was this museum. It's website says it is a children's museum. I think it is a family museum. There is a lot to see in this little former schoolhouse. My three year old grandson was impressed with all the touchable displays. We were lucky to have the place to ourselves, in between two scheduled school groups. The people working there were friendly and well informed. We love the fluorescent rock room. The only downside was that our grandson had to be lifted up to see his favorite rock display. We could have used a little step stool. We plan on bringing his little fold-up one the next time we visit.

This was an African American school that was built in the 1920's by P.S. DuPont. It was used until the 1960's. The school showcases Native American artifacts and the iron mining that took place on the hill. The plans are to build another museum on the property and restore the school as it would have been. I really enjoy the trails. They are an easy walk in a pleasant setting. It is a nice visit as long as you don't mind taxidermied animals. Be sure to check out their "pirate deer"!

Ok so I notice there is no review 4 this cute little museum so I will post one... I finally managed 2 check this place out after years of saying that i would! We took the opportunity when they had an annual open house thingie, I think this was in the Spring I am not sure, so my visit date will b a guess... U may wish 2 Goodsearch it, as they have it every year and have all kinds of things going on (talks, excavations on property, blacksmiths smithing thinks out in the woods), butter churning, sheep hair weaving. Anyway aspiring archeologist, geologist or local historians would really like it. They have a lot of historic information on the area, many specimens of semiprecious stones, geodes and arrow heads. So if u like Rocks/Crystals/Stones Geology, the do have a nice collection. They also have a taxidermy collection too. A LOT of stuff crammed in a little old school house, I believe is what it was. NOTE: Where it says: Is there a fee for this attraction? I say NO because we weren't charged on that special event. However, I do think there MAY b a nominal fee 2 attend normally. I believe they r only open during weekend hours except 4 school tours.I hope this review is helpful!