Hours

Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm

Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

Closed – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.

Library + Archives

Jane S. Moyer Library is open by appointment. Please contact the library for more information.

Admission

  • General Admission: $10
  • Seniors (55+): $8
  • Children (6+): $8
  • Active Military: $8
  • Teachers & Students (must show ID): $8
  • Children 5 and Under: FREE
  • SNAP/EBT Recipents: FREE
  • NCHGS Members: FREE
  • Groups of 15 (or more): $5 each

Admission is free to the public every Sunday from 12:00-4:00pm.

Members receive discounts on admission, research, events, and museum store purchases.

Learn More

Directions – Please check our directions page for directions and parking information.

Group Tours – Groups (15 or more) are always welcome. Please contact us in advance to secure a docent for a guided tour.

Walking Tours – Join us for a Historic Easton Walking Tour to discover the stories and little-known facts of our city’s rich history. This fun 45-minute stroll through downtown Easton will explore the Lenape roots, the colonial beginnings, the Victorian heyday, and the development of this urban, diverse community. NCHGS members free, $10 per person non-members. Advance reservations are required. Visit our Events page for details.

Field Trips – We use technology, interactive exhibits, and rare object from our museum collection to bring people, places, and historic events to life for students. Education programs are available to supplement classroom curriculum, and can be tailored to meet your class goals. Students will explore hands-on activities in the museum in small groups led by friendly, museum docents. Teachers, contact us to discuss your ideal visit. Field trip programs are by reservation only.

Our School Programs brochure provides more information about specific topics.

In addition, visit our Educational Resources page to see and download lesson plans that align with the Pennsylvania State Standards for Social Studies.

NCHGS Locations

Sigal MuseumSigal Museum
The Society’s flagship facility and headquarters, with over 30,000 square feet of special exhibits, special events, lecture series, and rental space.
Bachmann Publick HouseBachmann Publick House
Easton’s oldest remaining building. It has a long and rich history, and contains the last remaining Northampton County colonial-era courtroom.
Jacob Nicholas HouseJacob Nicholas House
This property is named for its first resident who lived there from 1807 – 1832. Nicholas was a wood turner and later a Durham boat captain.
Mixsell Illick HouseMixsell Illick House
This Victorian era structure served as NCHGS headquarters for several decades. It is available for tours by appointment.
Kressler GardenKressler Garden
This special, pocket park in the middle of downtown Easton is an ideal location for a break to enjoy the mature plantings of hydrangeas, peonies, and much more.

Guest Experience Survey

Your experience while visiting us is extremely important to our team. How did you enjoy your tour? What would you like to see on exhibition next?

Please click the link below and complete our two-minute survey. Thank you!

Guest Experience Survey

Museums for All

Sigal Museum is a proud partner in the program, Museums for All. Museum for All will help expand access to museums and also raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities. By addressing financial and logistical barriers to visitation, Museums for All also inspires to be an effective strategy for mitigating the social and academic barriers individuals face when they are not exposed to high quality museum experiences.

 

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