Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts

Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts

Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
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KK78
Bay Shore, NY730 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
Visited during the holidays to see the Trees of Christmas Past exhibit, which was very nicely done. The museum itself was also very nice. Nostalgic with the toys from the past.
Written January 9, 2023
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joseph c
Bethlehem, PA284 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Friends
It was a nice experience walking through the maze like perfectly managed itierary.
The museum sports several atifacts, modern paitings ,the doll house and several other decorative items back in the days. It is a qute escape contemplatinghese works.
Written December 5, 2021
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Steve C
Annapolis, MD657 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
This museum in an old house located in the center of town features an incredible assortment of needlepoint. It doesn't take long to tour the place and is well worth your time to see an American art form that is often forgotten.
Written August 21, 2020
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Jane-Marie M
Bechtelsville, PA53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
What a special visit! We are newcomers to this local museum, and we fully intend to return soon. Dorothy, our tour guide, shared the historical background of the museum as well as in-depth information about the thoughtfully displayed art / textile pieces. It was most interesting to see first-hand how art / textiles evolved over the years. The current special exhibit, "Personality," offered a vast assortment of handbags. Note: It is truly an amazing private collection. We throughly enjoyed our experience.
Written February 16, 2020
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suelange20
West Haverstraw, NY73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We had pre-bought a museum ticket for 3 museums. This was the last one we visited. It was filled with purses for the Pursonality display. They were fascinating. Every shape and size, adorned and plain, fakes and real. Well displayed and marked. In addition there were rooms of period pieces and the Garden Club's Christmas trees that were done around the theme of designers. Our guide was not as enthusiastic as I would have liked but she showed us everything and tried to get interaction going.
Written December 10, 2019
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LyndaMW
Macungie, PA54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Friends
Fun exhibit of all sorts of pocketbooks...elegant, eclectic, fabulous, faux, clever, cute, & just zany! Holiday trees trimmed in designer style...glitzy & glamorous! The Kemerer is truly a gem anytime but especially for the holidays.
Written November 30, 2019
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vhaas887
Bethlehem, PA326 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
If you enjoy decorative arts or anything that is generally aesthetically pleasing, this is a good museum for you. They currently have a special exhibit called "Purse-onality" which showcases one woman's collection of over a few hundred purses (she actually owns thousands). There is also a collection of doll houses on the second floor which are incredible. There is so much detail that went into those houses. They were beginning to set up for Christmas with trees that will each represent a different designer and carolers on the stair cases. Carol, our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The other staff members were equally friendly and there's a cute little gift shop. Very glad we checked this place out! It really took us back to another time period.
Written November 27, 2019
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Shelly C
Bethlehem, PA122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Family
This beautiful home houses a collection of decorative arts that tells the history of our country. There is the darker parlor full of ricoco and heavy tapestry from the 1800's. My favorite, though, is the lovely light living room setting with antiques from the 1700's. All of these were collected by Mrs. Kemerer who left them for us to enjoy!
Written January 12, 2018
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Hi Shelly, Thank you so much for your kind review. The bright living room is my favorite as well! I hope you enjoyed your visit and return again in March when we open our next exhibit at the Kemerer. Wishing you well, Kristen
Written January 18, 2018
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JZYSHOREGAL
Sloatsburg, NY81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2017 • Friends
Be sure to stop here when visiting Bethlehem. Your guides are well informed and pleasant. You will enjoy this attraction.
Written December 8, 2017
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jimbobboy10
Bethlehem, PA24 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Couples
not that nifty, seems like rich people in bethlehem, showed off their stuff. i have more fun going to any local antique store.
Written May 23, 2017
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