Events - Historic Ephrata Cloister

Events

Guided Tours

Current Open Hours February 2025:

Thursday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Guided Tours available during February 2025:

Friday & Saturday Tours: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM

Thursday & Sunday Tours: 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM

Please note that tour schedules may vary due to site events or staffing. We recommend checking our homepage, calling ahead at 717-733-6600, or emailing us at Ephrata1732@gmail.com to confirm tour times for your visit.

Schedule subject to change without notice

Ephrata Cloister

Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission:
Josh Shapiro, Governor – Hayley Haldeman, Chair – Andrea Lowery, Executive Director

Ephrata Cloister is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History.

The Ephrata Cloister Associates is a non-profit organization that partners with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to support the preservation and educational mission of this National Historic Landmark.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Ephrata National Bank, Black Forest Brewery/Americana 1777 Inn, Blue Ridge, Conestoga Animal Hospital Inc., Country Homestead, Dairy Queen of Ephrata, Dr. David and Rebecca Fuchs, G.R. Klinefelter Underwriters, Inc., Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant, Hampton Inn & Suites – Ephrata, Historic Smithton Inn/Weathered Vineyards Ephrata, Horst Auctioneers, New Cloister Restaurant, Olde Lincoln House, Pour Man’s Brewing, Rick Jackson, ELA, Rosenberger North America Akron LLC, Seventh Day Baptist Historical Library and Archives, Tru by Hilton Denver, PA, and Woman’s Club of Ephrata

Open Hours: Thursday 12pm-4pm, Fri & Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, and Sunday 12pm-4pm