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Orrtanna, Pennsylvania: Mister Ed's Elephant Museum

The collection of the late Ed Gotwalt, former peanut dealer. Over 12,000 elephants on display inside and outside Ed's family's candy store.

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Candy elephant.

Mister Ed's Elephant Museum

We didn't get a chance to go in the museum, but the yard had lots of great photo opportunities.

[teamReames, 02/08/2015]

Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum.

Mister Ed's Elephant Museum

There was a fire here in 2010 and it's been remodeled. Mister Ed was there today when I visited. A gracious and wonderful host. He lost 2,000 elephant pieces in the fire from the museum and 5,000 were donated from all over the world. Absolutely worth the stop.

[Frankspats.com, 02/11/2012]

Mr. Ed and elephant statue.

Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum

As of September 2008, this place has more than 10,000 elephants! It is well worth a visit, especially if you're going to nearby Gettysburg. If you're easily tempted by sweets, just walk around the grounds and two major exhibit rooms to see the pachyderm paraphernalia. But if you're a candy or peanut lover, check out the huge room of bulk candy, the stacks of chocolate-coated foods, roasted nuts, the Pez room and many other delicious delights.

[Gaby, 10/20/2008]
Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum

Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum in Orrtanna, PA (west of Gettysburg)...sells pretty much everything elephant-related you can think of, including peanuts...also has a small walk-through museum.

[Eric, 03/17/1997]

This is basically a big store, but they do have over 4,000 elephants on display, including a life-size one that talks.

Mister Ed's Elephant Museum

Address:
6019 Chambersburg Rd, Orrtanna, PA
Directions:
Rt. 30, 12 miles west of Gettysburg.
Hours:
Daily 9-7 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
717-352-3792
Admission:
Free
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