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  • Ephrata Cloister

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 Group Tours at Historic Ephrata Cloister

Looking for an activity for your group? Our guided group tours offer a deeper look into this fascinating 18th-century community.

Group tours are available for 10 or more people with advance reservations. 

Tour Experience

  • Duration: Plan for 1 to 2 hours to take a guided tour and explore the grounds

  • Includes: A 15-minute orientation video and a guided tour of the Sisters’ House and Meetinghouse

  • Self-Guided Exploration: Visit seven additional historic buildings and the Visitor Center exhibit at your own pace

Reservations & Contact

  • Availability: Tuesday through Sunday during regular hours

  • Booking: Reservations required at least two weeks in advance

  • Contact: Sophie Walters, Museum Educator, at sowalters@pa.gov or 717-733-6600.

We look forward to welcoming your group!

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: Wednesday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm, and Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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