Everhart Museum, Art and natural history museum in Nay Aug Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US.
The Everhart Museum is an art and natural history museum in Nay Aug Park that holds approximately 20,000 objects in its collections. The exhibition combines artistic works with natural science specimens such as birds, mammals, minerals, and fossils.
The museum was founded in 1908 by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, a Civil War surgeon and taxidermist. It was among the few public museums in Pennsylvania at that time and helped develop the city's cultural life.
The museum displays works by artists from the Northeastern Pennsylvania region and preserves handcrafted objects from various cultures. Visitors can explore traditional items and contemporary works by local artists side by side.
The museum is located within a public park that is accessible during opening hours and offers good opportunities for exploration. Visitors should allow time for a leisurely visit to enjoy both the exhibitions and the park surroundings.
The museum was the site of a notable art theft in which two high-value works disappeared, drawing attention to collection security practices. This incident remains a curious part of the place's history and illustrates the value placed on its holdings.
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