Due to an interior water leak on 1/23/25 caused by extreme cold, the Johnstown Flood Museum ONLY is temporarily closed. Thankfully, nothing of historic significance was affected. The water remediation team concluded their work, which leaves repainting, floor refinishing, and replacement of carpet and soundproofing materials. We are currently waiting for insurance adjustors and approval of quotes, a process we cannot control. When we have a timeline for re-opening, we will update! In the meantime, we apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to remediate and repair our beloved flagship museum.

In the meantime, we are pleased to present Relic Tales of the Johnstown Floods at the Heritage Discovery Center, which is unaffected and operating normal business hours. This new temporary exhibition includes more than 200 artifacts and photographs, many of which have never been on display before, from the Johnstown flood of 1889 (as well as 1936 and 1977).  Welcome!

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African-American Heritage Society

An independent non-profit.

Founded in 2013, The African American Heritage Society, Inc., is an independent, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, non-profit organization established to preserve the history of African Americans and to promote awareness of the significant African American contributions rendered in the development of Greater Johnstown. The Society acknowledges similarities and differences that influence individual and collective values and mores. Therefore, the Society will make a historical collection of African American Heritage artifacts, photographs and documents available for viewing and research in the African American Heritage Center located at the Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to promote an inclusive history of the area.

The Society is establishing a permanent presence in the Education Room at the Heritage Discovery Center.

Photos from the collection

A 1950s-era military parade

1950s-era teenagers