Since December 2009, the Mercer Museum has been undergoing construction for a new changing exhibits and education wing.  Plans are on target to open the new wing in summer 2011.

The Mercer and Fonthill Museums are participating in Blue Star Museums this summer.  The initiative will allow active military and their families to enjoy free admission at the museums through Labor Day, September 6, 2010.

Win a brand new BMW from Thompson BMW or $20,000 cash when you enter the Mercer Museum's 25th annual Mercer Legacy Sweepstakes.  Entrants receive two tickets to the "Down the Shore" themed Lawn Party & Drawing taking place on Sunday, June 27 from 4-6 pm at Fonthill.

The Mercer Museum celebrated its groundbreaking for its new exhibition and education wing last December.  The construction project is scheduled to be completed in spring 2011.  "A World of Things: Mercer A to Z" will be the inaugural exhibit in the new gallery.

A variety of first-class items are up for bid at the Mercer Museum's Annual Auction taking place on Friday, April 16.  A variety of first-class items are up for bid including one-of-a-kind experiences, vacations, signed sports memorabilia and more.  Silent and live auctions and Mercer's Martini Preview Reception.

Children are invited to bring their favorite dolls to the museum for a tea and doll fashion show. 

Back by popular demand, Fonthill Museum, James A. Michener Art Museum, the Mercer Museum and the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works will once again offer a day of free admission and special activities.   

The BCHS announces its officers and trustees for 2010.  Brian McLeod continues as Board Chair.

The Mercer Museum offers a rare glimpse at its paintings collection.  The exhibit includes works by Edward Hicks ("The Peaceable Kingdom") and Daniel Garber ("October"). 

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the American Oil Industry, the Mercer Museum presents a photographic exhibit of gas and filling stations from the 1920s through the 1950s. 

Doylestown Borough Council gives their unanimous support to the Mercer Museum's Capital Expansion project.

Mercer Museum donors continue their support for the expansion project.

The Mercer Museum receives a $2 million RCAP Grant.

On August 7, the Mercer Museum was presented with a check for $2 million from Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell.  The funds will go toward the museum's Capital Expansion plan.

Learn the reasons why the Mercer Museum plans on expanding its facility.

The Mercer Museum "Makes History" with its expansion plans.

Martha Stewart Living features Fonthill in the September issue of the magazine.

The Mercer Museum secures a lead gift of $1million for its Capital Expansion.