Two New Summer Exhibits Coming To Mercer Museum

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Two new exhibits are coming to the Mercer Museum this May.

The first exhibit, "Measurement Rules", is a family-friendly, interactive exhibit created by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. This playful exhibit for young children explores the meaning of size, height, length, weight and volume through hands-on activities including giant tape measures, treadmill odometers, and balance scales.

The second exhibit, "Magnificent Measures! The Hausman-Hill Collection of Calculating Instruments", is a compilation exhibit featuring historical measuring instruments drawn from the private collection of Bucks County residents Kathryn Hausman and Jim Hill.

Over the last 40 years, the pair has built one of the most extensive private collections of early colonial and 19th century American measuring implements, including instruments for measuring the weather, land and the human body.

Cory Amsler, the Mercer Museum’s Vice President of Collections and Interpretation, worked closely with Jim Hill and Kathryn Hausman to make the exhibit a reality.

“The Mercer Museum is thrilled to present this stunning assemblage of early and often rare
measuring tools from a local Bucks County collection,"Amsler said. "Jim Hill and Kathryn Hausman follow in the footsteps of Henry Mercer in appreciating the workmanship, scientific complexity, and artistry involved in the manufacture of these remarkable pre-industrial age instruments.”

Entrance to both exhibits is included with general Mercer Museum admission. Members of the Bucks County Historical Society can preview the exhibits early at a dedicated Members Preview Celebration Day on May 22. The exhibit will open to the public the following day and remain on display through Sept. 6.

The Mercer Museum, located at 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday via timed entry slots. Visit mercermuseum.org to learn more.

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