Recovery-Friendly Things To Do in Cherry Hill: Fun and Interesting Museums
As you begin to become more used to the idea of living life as a sober person, you may come to find that you have certain interests that you might not have noticed during the time that you were in active addiction. Once you complete your drug rehab or alcohol rehab, you might be interested in visiting some of the museums that are local to the Cherry Hill area.
Art can provide any person with a deeper appreciation of the history of cultures around the world. There are a handful of art museums that are within a short drive from Cherry Hill. When you’re ready to make plans, here are some examples of places that you should consider:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is located just a short drive from Cherry Hill. This museum is the home to thousands of incredible art pieces that span from nearly every continent from different periods of time. Whether you prefer to admire renaissance art or you enjoy the details of Asian pieces, you could easily get lost spending an entire day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you prefer artwork from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, you should make time to visit The Barnes Foundation. There are countless masterpieces at The Barnes Foundation including artwork from Matisse, Cezanne, and Renoir. You will want to budget anywhere between an hour and a half to three hours to get the true impact of the museum.
Do you find yourself fascinated by science? There are a handful of museums in and around the Cherry Hill area that visitors of all ages will likely enjoy. Here are a few recommendations of places to visit:
Garden State Discovery Museum
The Garden State Discovery Museum was specifically designed as a place for children to expand on their interest in science. If you would like to reconnect with a special little one in your life, you should make time to visit this location as it is sure to fascinate children of all ages. The hours of operation for this site do change so you will want to check ahead before you confirm your plans.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
One of the leading attractions associated with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is the expansive display of dinosaur fossils. Whether you’re visiting this location for the first time or you have been here previously, you are sure to learn and experience something that is new and exciting.
If art and science don’t interest you, don’t worry. There are a handful of other museums that are in the area that you can visit.
Goodwin Holocaust Museum
The holocaust was one of the most tragic events in world history. The Goodwin Holocaust Museum pays tribute to the victims and the survivors of this heartbreaking event. This museum also hosts a handful of events throughout the year that can help you develop a better understanding of what led up to the holocaust.
The State of New Jersey played an important role during the Revolutionary War. The Indian King Tavern Museum brings the events of the Revolutionary War to life in many ways by reenacting certain battles. From the moment that you step foot into this museum, you will feel as though you’ve been transported back in time to the 1700s. The museum is only open at certain times during the week and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
One of the recovery specialists at the Legacy Healing Center is available to help you take the first steps toward recovery. We offer options for drug detox and alcohol detox as well as general drug rehab and alcohol rehab programs. We encourage you to reach out to us today and take advantage of this confidential phone call. Feel free to ask any questions that you have so when you come to Legacy you will feel completely at ease with your decision. Give us a call today at 888.534.2295.
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Dr. Ash Bhatt MD. MRO
Quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) with 15+ years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Read More…
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Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO is a quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) bringing over 15 years of experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Adult Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the ABMS.
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