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General Admission

*Our most popular option!*

Image of President James Buchanan's Wheatland.
President James Buchanan’s Wheatland

JANUARY 21 – NOVEMBER 8, 2025
Mondays – Saturdays
Timed Tickets for Tours from 10am – 3pm (Last tour of day: 3pm)
Advance reservations are encouraged.

General Admission includes:

  • A ~24 minute, professionally-produced orientation film, Buchanan’s America: A Nation Divided. This film precedes each tour.
  • A ~50 minute guided tour of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland; and
  • Self-guided access to museum exhibitions about Lancaster County’s history.

We recommend visitors allot a minimum of 1.5 – 2.5 hours for their visit.

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Yuletide at Wheatland General Admission

A contemporary photograph of the parlor at Wheatland. A large Christmas tree stands on a table top next to a historic illustration of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
The Parlor in Wheatland decorated for Yuletide during 2022’s holiday season.

NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 30, 2025
Mondays – Saturdays
Timed Tickets for Tours from 10am – 3pm (Last tour of day: 3pm)
Advance reservations are encouraged.

Yuletide at Wheatland General Admission includes:

  • A ~1 hour-long guided tour of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland;
  • Self-guided access to museum exhibitions about Lancaster County’s history in the Museum & Research Center; and
  • OPTIONAL: a ~24 minute, professionally-produced orientation film, Buchanan’s America: A Nation Divided, about James Buchanan and his political career.

We recommend visitors allot a minimum of 1.5 – 2.5 hours for their visit.

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Research Center Admission

The Open Stacks in LancasterHistory’s Research Center.

The Research Center is here to support your research and enhance your understanding of the past. We can help you access books, newspapers, maps, archival documents, photographs, and objects across the historic collections of LancasterHistory.

Visitors are strongly encouraged to reserve a timeslot in advance by registering online or by calling LancasterHistory at 717.392.4633. Timeslots are limited, so walk-in admission is not guaranteed.

2025 HOURS
Wednesdays – Fridays and the First Saturday of the Month
9:30am – 2pm

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Museum Exhibitions-Only Admission

The main entrance to Groff Gallery featuring the latest major exhibit, “Thieves & Vagabonds.”

Enjoy self-guided access to the latest museum exhibitions at LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center. Visitors must abide by our Health & Safety Protocols during their time onsite. To view which exhibitions are currently on display, please see our Main Exhibitions and Special Exhibitions webpages.

Please Note: This admission type does not include a guided tour of Wheatland. If you wish to take a guided tour of Wheatland, we recommend purchasing General Admission tickets.

Mondays – Saturdays, 9:30am – 4pm

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