When visiting the Lancaster Pennsylvania region, be sure to include a visit to the Heritage Map Museum located in Lititz, PA. Located in the heart of
Amish Country, the Heritage Map Museum offers a rare collection of original maps and atlases from the 15th to 19th centuries. The Heritage Map Museum is the first museum in the world that is totally dedicated to the display and sale of original maps. These works of art are the originals from the masters of cartography. Visitors can closely examine the works of such famous cartographers such as Schedel, Munster, Ortelius, Mercator, Blaeu, Hondius, and many others. See the changes that have taken place over the centuries in the landscape of our world. Local and worldwide maps are on display.
Many of the original maps and atlases that are on display are available for purchase. Regular auctions are held at the museum. Other map collectors often send their original works to be auctioned. There are always new additions and maps to see. Come and get a glimpse of history from the map makers that lived it.
The Museum is open to the public from Monday through Saturday. Tour groups and educational school trips are often seen at the museum. What better way to learn about history than to view original pieces from the time period. There is a small fee to tour the museum and parking is available. The Heritage Map Museum is a great addition to any vacation to the Lancaster area. Come and experience history as never before.
