Agricultural & Industrial Museum Photo Trek
Learn about York County’s vast contributions to the progress of agriculture and industry. Housed in a former factory complex, the York, PA museum features two floors with over 20 exhibits highlighting 300 years of transportation, agriculture and the development of manufacturing and industry.
Step into a 1916 trolley car or sit in the seat of a 1940 train switcher engine in the Transportation Gallery. Explore the Local Industry Galleries to try your hand at using rotary phones operated by a 1930s switchboard. Discover what it’s like to milk a dairy cow in the Agricultural Gallery and check out the working 3-story grist mill during your visit. You will also be able to enjoy exhibits on pottery making, casket manufacturing, wallpaper creation, pianos and organs, as well as the York Plan, which was York’s industrial contribution to World War II. Before leaving, do not miss the Hall of Giants Gallery to see a 72-ton A-frame ammonia compressor used for producing ice in the early 1900s. (from their website)
The A & I Museum is a fantastic place to visit and photograph! This 3-part workshop is for photographers of all skill levels. We will begin with a pre-trek Zoom session which will cover everything you need to know during the workshop. We will review images, exposure settings, camera gear and more! During the event, instruction will be given on finding unique subjects, and how to expose your images in such a challenging environment. We will review many other camera settings and techniques, with an emphasis on how to compose images in a more creative and compelling way. With a huge variety of subjects to focus on, the museum holds opportunities to come away with unique truly unique images of planes, trolleys, automobiles, industrial machinery and so much more! This is also a great place to work on creating artistic HDR-or High Dynamic Range images.
A wide angle lens, mid range telephoto, lens hoods and tripod are about all the gear you need to bring. I’ll help you create amazing images with whatever gear you have. To best help you prepare, a detailed email with zoom links and information will be sent to all participants a week to 10 days prior to the event. There will also be a post-trek image review held via Zoom the following week, to review images together and give further tips on creative post processing
Cost of admission to the museum is included in the registration fee. Transportation to and from the event is not included. We will meet at the main entrance a few minutes prior to the event start time. Workshop will run 10am – 2pm. Join as we explore another treasure in Southeast PA!
The Agricultural & Industrial Museum is located at: 217 W Princess St, York, PA 17401
Updated Terms & Conditions – Valerie A Hoffman Photography (March 2023)
As we live in our new ‘normal’, the following updated policies are being put in place to protect the health and wellbeing of all workshop attendees, as well as those who we will come in contact with during events.
That being said, here is what you need to know and comply with:
- Anyone who is sick with COVID like symptoms or has a fever over 100 degrees must not attend the event. Amount paid may be put towards a future workshop, or can be refunded in full if notice is given in advance. Suggest checking your temperature BEFORE leaving home. By registering for an event, you also agree to a touchless temperature check at the initial gathering for any workshop or trek.
- Face Masks are optional unless otherwise specified.
Cancellation Policy:
Two (2) weeks notice is required to receive a full refund. 75% refund of the Trek fee with only one (1) week notice. NO refund will be given if less than one (1) week notice is given for cancellation. Must call to cancel. We reserve the right to cancel the Trek at our discretion. Minimum number of participants is necessary to run event.