The Moravian Historical Society museum and historic site preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians.
The Museum is closed today due to the weather.
The Museum is open daily from 1 pm to 4 pm. Reserve a guided museum tour today.
Visit The Moravian Historical Society
Explore history with Moravian Historical Society!
The Moravian Historical Society Museum, special exhibitions, and Museum Store are located in the historic Whitefield House. Learn about the significant contributions Moravians made to music, art, education and culture in early America.
The Museum features an outstanding collection of objects connected to the establishment of the 18th-century Pennsylvania settlements of Nazareth and Bethlehem. Highlights include:
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The first known piano made in America
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Oil paintings by John Valentine Haidt (1700–1780)
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The earliest-known violin made in the American Colonies, made by John Antes
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A rare 18th-century rifle made by Andreas Albrecht at the Moravian settlement of Christian's Spring
The Moravian Historical Society is located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Hours: Open Daily 1:00-4:00 pm
The Moravian Historical Society Museum Store and its permanent and changing exhibitions are open seven days a week from 1:00 to 4:00 pm (except on major holidays). Guided tours begin at 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, and 3:15 pm.
Museum Admission
Admission includes a docent-led guided Museum tour and access to special exhibitions.
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Adults: $8
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Students (Under 18): $6
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Seniors (65+): $6
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Children (Under 5): Free
The Moravian Historical Society is committed to providing access to everyone in our community. We are a proud member of “Museums for All” and provide free admission to those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits). This benefit applies to every member of the household.
We are also a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families.
Accessibility
The special exhibition galleries and gift shop are located on the first floors of our historic buildings and are accessible by an entryway ramp. The museum galleries are on the second floor, which is accessible only by stairs. We do not have air conditioning.
Walking Tours and Group Tours
The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to offer group tours of the Museum, including tours designed with activities for children and school tours. For more information, click here.
For information on the Historic Nazareth Walking Tour, offered the second Saturday of every month, click here.
Site Rental
The beautiful Moravian Historical Society property is available to rent for weddings and other events. Learn more!
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Special Tour
Moravians & Music
Life in Moravian settlements during the eighteenth century was musically rich and became renowned throughout the country. Moravian composers wrote thousands of vocal works, imported compositions and musical instruments, and, as visitors will see on this tour, they also created some of the first musical instruments of their kind made in America. Visitors will also learn how this love of music created a lasting legacy that continues today.
Tour offered monthly at 1:00 p.m. every second Wednesday and fourth Saturday.
Events and programs are supported, in part with funding from the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community & Economic Development.