How to Visit the Crayola Factory

The Crayola Factory, located in Easton, Pennsylvania, is a hands-on discovery center designed to entertain and educate children and adults. A visit to the Crayola Factory also provides you the chance to test the newest Crayola products in creative spaces, view exhibits, make crafts and watch crayons and markers being made.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Plan ahead. Visits to the Crayola Factory are available on a first come, first served basis. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended during July, August, Thanksgiving Weekend, Winter Break and Spring Break. You can reserve tickets online at the website for the Crayola Factory or by calling [phone] and pressing option 2. The days and hours of operation vary depending on the time of year, so you want to check the calendar of events on the website for special events and closings.

2. Allow yourself enough time to explore. Most visits to the Crayola Factory last two to three hours. Cameras and video recorders are allowed and you want enough time to stage photos of your group. You can leave the Crayola Factory and return for free the same day as long as you keep your entrance wristband. This is especially helpful if you want to stop for lunch before finishing your visit.

3. Learn about the manufacturing process. This demonstration shows how crayons and markers are made. Be sure to get a sample from the workers doing the demonstration. The large counter shows the number of crayons in the world.

4. Visit Big Blue. The world's largest crayon is located at the Crayola Store just outside the Crayola Factory. Big Blue weighs 1,500 pounds and is 15 feet tall. He was made from recycled crayons in honor of Crayola's centennial birthday.

5. Stop by the National Canal Museum. The Crayola Factory is on the second floor of the Two Rivers Landing Museum. Admission to the Crayola Factory includes admission to the other museum located in the building.

Resources

• Visit the website for the Crayola Factory.