PA Antique and Flea Markets

Exploring the Carlisle Antique Mall in Cumberland County

A collage of four photos taken at the Carlisle Antique Mall in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, featuring the building's colorful historic exterior, an interior booth filled with patriotic-themed artwork and animal figurines, a display of vintage lamps and furniture, and a cozy primitive-style area with antique dishware, chairs, and rustic cabinets under bright lighting and a detailed tin ceiling.

If you’re a fan of antiques, collectibles, and all things vintage, a visit to the Carlisle Antique Mall in Cumberland County is a must.

An inviting display at the Carlisle Antique Mall showcasing a variety of ornate vintage lamps, framed art, floral arrangements, and elegant wooden furniture bathed in natural light from large front-facing windows with views of downtown Carlisle.

Housed in a beautifully restored historic building (originally built in 1918 as a Montgomery Ward department store), this massive antique mall spans four floors and nearly 40,000 square feet of treasure hunting space.

A street view of the Carlisle Antique Mall in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, showing the three-story historic building with large display windows, decorative red and cream accents, and a light blue brick facade, located on a corner lot with cars parked along the street and a traffic light overhead.

With more than 100 vendors under one roof, it’s easy to spend hours browsing the ever-changing displays.

A colorful display at the Carlisle Antique Mall featuring vintage clothing, hats, globes, crocks, typewriters, and assorted retro home décor arranged in a well-lit booth with turquoise curtains, framed art, and string lights.

Directions & Hours

The Carlisle Antique Mall is located at 164 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Store hours are Wednesday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm (closed Monday-Tuesday.)

A close-up of the business hours sign on the entrance door of the Carlisle Antique Mall, indicating the store is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open from 10 AM to 6 PM Wednesday through Saturday, and open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Sundays, with reflections of the street and nearby buildings visible in the glass.

What You’ll See at the Carlisle Antique Mall

On the first floor, you’ll find a warm, inviting mix of primitive furniture, vintage lighting, and decorative home goods.

A cozy vendor booth at the Carlisle Antique Mall showcasing a variety of primitives and country-style antiques, including wooden dining chairs, painted hutches, crockery, baskets, clocks, framed mirrors, and a vintage rocking horse perched atop a cabinet labeled HOMESPUN.

The second and third floors are filled with unique booths offering mid-century furniture, retro glassware, framed artwork, and shelves of classic literature.

An aisle at the Carlisle Antique Mall filled with antique lamps, framed artwork, fine china, carved wooden furniture, and vintage home décor, all arranged under a decorative tin ceiling and warmly lit by a mix of natural and lamp light.

One vendor space is decked out with patriotic-themed décor, animal figurines, and vintage table settings ready for entertaining.

A patriotic-themed booth at the Carlisle Antique Mall featuring a large wooden dining table set with vintage glassware, surrounded by elephant and giraffe figurines, framed artwork, American flags, decorative lamps, and shelves filled with retro drinkware and collectibles, all arranged on polished hardwood floors beneath a tin ceiling.

Another display showcases elegant lamps and upholstered chairs, alongside cabinets full of ornate ceramics and crystal.

A cozy and eclectic booth at the Carlisle Antique Mall showcasing vintage lamps, ornate wooden furniture, floral arrangements, framed art, and a variety of decorative glassware and collectibles arranged on tables and shelves over hardwood floors and patterned rugs.

Clothing lovers will appreciate racks of retro jackets, hats, and accessories, with one booth featuring an eclectic skeleton riding a wicker motorcycle overhead.

A themed display at the Carlisle Antique Mall featuring a skeleton mannequin riding a wicker motorcycle above racks of vintage jackets and motorcycle apparel, surrounded by biker memorabilia, signage, and retro decor in a brightly lit room with tin ceilings and hardwood floors.

Vinyl record collectors will be impressed by the extensive selection of albums, sorted by genre in brightly labeled bins.

A vibrant display at the Carlisle Antique Mall featuring rows of vintage vinyl records organized by genre in labeled crates, with album covers for heavy metal, punk, funk, and hip hop prominently visible along a long shelving unit beneath a decorative tin ceiling.

Visitors can also explore booths dedicated to tools, sports memorabilia, and mid-century upcycled creations.

A booth at the Carlisle Antique Mall labeled Hearth & Forge, featuring an assortment of vintage woodworking hand tools including planes, chisels, mallets, and antique tool catalogs, displayed on wooden shelves and tables alongside old license plates and oil lamps.

The back of the building offers a mix of furniture, books, kitchenware, and unique handcrafted décor arranged under the industrial steel beams of the building’s original frame.

A wide-angle view inside the Carlisle Antique Mall featuring rows of vendor booths filled with vintage furniture, collectibles, dishware, books, home decor, and clothing, all set beneath exposed steel beams and high industrial ceilings in a spacious warehouse-style section of the building.

The store layout is easy to navigate, and natural light floods many of the vendor spaces, making the entire experience feel bright and welcoming.

A spacious and well-lit room at the Carlisle Antique Mall featuring vintage furniture, glassware, oil lamps, and home décor arranged along polished wooden floors with high ceilings, decorative columns, and natural light streaming in through the front entrance.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re hunting for a rare collectible or just window shopping for inspiration, the Carlisle Antique Mall has something for everyone.

A glass display at the Carlisle Antique Mall filled with an extensive collection of vintage Hummel figurines, each depicting charming, hand-painted children in traditional German attire, arranged alongside framed cross-stitch art inspired by the same iconic style.

It’s a vintage lover’s paradise in the heart of downtown Carlisle.

A well-lit display case at the Carlisle Antique Mall showcasing vibrant blue, red, and white vintage glassware and ceramic pieces, including goblets, plates, pitchers, vases, and collectible mugs arranged neatly on illuminated shelves.

Nearby Attractions

16 Must-See Attractions in Cumberland County is your guide to even more great things to see and do in Carlisle and the surrounding area.

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