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Walk through history as we guide you to things to learn, places to discover, and events that help connect us to our rich heritage.
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Find out why our city is The Christmas City while planning your scenic downtown visit and warming to our holiday traditions.
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Discover the rich history of Bethlehem’s oldest building & explore the lasting impact of the early Moravians on the city.
More InformationJuly 23, 2026 – April 25, 2027
Learn how distinctly Moravian values, communal responsibility, structured living, and a holistic understanding of health gave rise to a medical community that was ahead of its time.
Visit the Art of the Dollhouse exhibition at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts opening October 22 and look at how miniature homes have shaped our ideas about domestic life over three centuries.
More InformationThis exhibition traces the life of the volunteer who helped shape how generations of visitors first encountered Moravian Bethlehem.
More InformationDiscover how a community of pacifists wrestled with their convictions and beliefs while playing an integral role in one of the most important conflicts in world history.
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More InformationThis exhibition features works from two of Balshi’s series, In Field and In Flight and The Color of Koi. It is on view at the Kemerer Museum.
More InformationGorgeous Discontent Show Description Come experience the Gorgeous Discontent exhibition by Lydia Panas at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts….
More InformationFrom Moravian sugar cakes baked in beehive ovens to the festival pies of today, baking has long been at the heart of Bethlehem’s story. Baked into Bethlehem celebrates baking as a living tradition, one that preserves history, unites generations, and reflects the city’s diverse cultural spirit.
More InformationCordially Invited Fine Arts Show Overview Join us for this modern look at hosting and hospitality complementing our Checking In:…
More InformationExplore a timeline of handbags, representing the trends of each decade, displayed alongside corresponding fashions and paired with life-sized graphics from fashion advertisements that visitors can pose alongside.
More InformationUnspun: Stories of Silk tells the fascinating story of silk in the Lehigh Valley.
More InformationExplore Bethlehem’s long hospitality legacy at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Sun Inn!
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Bethlehem, PA 18018
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