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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites
Overview
The 1810 home of one of Bethlehem’s early brewers, John Sebastian Goundie, stands on Main Street at in downtown Historic Bethlehem. This handsome, Federal-style brick house has been restored and is the setting for changing exhibitions reflecting Bethlehem’s fascinating history.
It’s a story of beer, women, and bribes—learn about the history of brewing in Bethlehem through “Bethlehem Brewed & Distilled, a semi-permanent exhibition.” From the stories of early and modern breweries in Bethlehem to Bethlehem’s secret beer caves, this exhibit takes you through the brewing process—from grain to glass.
Hours / Museum Pass: Monday & Tuesday, by appointment only. Friday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Purchase your Museum Pass at the Historic Bethlehem Visitors Center.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) operates this area. Please check their website for updates and more information on safety practices.
Other HBMS Historical Sites to Tour:
- Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
- Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
- 1750 Smithy
- Nain-Schober House
- Single Sisters’ House
- 1752 Apothecary
- Burnside Plantation; by appointment only
Not to Miss Annual HBMS Events:
- Heritage Trail
- Old Bethlehem Walking Tour
- Death & Dying Cemetery Tour
- Christmas City Stroll
- John Adams Bethlehem Walking Tour
- The 1752 Apothecary Tour
- Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel Walking Tour
Amenities
- BYOB
- Gift Shop
- Group Friendly (10+)
- Guided Tour
- ADA Compliant
- Live Entertainment
- Motorcoach Parking
- Parking On-site
- Self-Guided Tour
Meeting Spaces
1869 Luckenbach Mill
- Occupancy: 125 - 200
- Area: 2,507 square feet
- Maximum Occupancy: 200
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 1869 Luckenbach Mill | 125 | 2,507 sq ft |
| Reception | 1869 Luckenbach Mill | 200 | 2,507 sq ft |
Burnside Plantation
- Occupancy: 250 - 250
- Maximum Occupancy: 250
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | Burnside Plantation | 250 |
Colonial Industrial Quarter
- Occupancy: 350 - 350
- Maximum Occupancy: 350
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | Colonial Industrial Quarter | 350 |
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
- Occupancy: 70 - 70
- Maximum Occupancy: 70
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts | 70 |
Moravian Museum
- Occupancy: 60 - 100
- Maximum Occupancy: 100
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | Moravian Museum | 100 |
| Reception | Moravian Museum | 60 |
