Due to the dangerous heat wave hitting our area and a delicate HVAC system, we must CLOSE the Heritage Discovery Center/Johnstown Children’s Museum today (Sunday, June 22) through Wednesday. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this problem in the short- and long-term.

 

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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. 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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As #GivingTuesday approaches, JAHA kicks off Annual Fund, gets ready for Jeans & Jerseys for JAHA, and publishes a wishlist!

As #GivingTuesday approaches, JAHA kicks off Annual Fund, gets ready for Jeans & Jerseys for JAHA, and publishes a wishlist!

Posted: November 16, 2018 12:09 pm

#GivingTuesday is celebrated every year the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and marks the beginning of the charitable giving season. JAHA has three initiatives underway:

Annual Fund: A letter is now going out to JAHA’s friends and supporters about the initiatives and successes of the past year, and encouraging them to consider supporting us in 2019. If you didn’t receive a letter but would still like to donate, you can mail a check designated “annual fund” to JAHA at PO Box 1889, Johnstown PA, 15905. Alternatively, you can donate securely online. Thank you for your generous support!

Jeans & Jerseys for JAHA: As in past years, several area businesses are supporting JAHA by offering their employees a dress-down day when they make a donation to JAHA. If your business would like to join in this effort, contact Deb Winterscheidt at 814.539.1889 x315!

#GivingTuesday wishlist: Many organizations make a special ask on Giving Tuesday, and we welcome all donations. But this year we’re trying something a little different — an Amazon wishlist for items for the Johnstown Children’s Museum. If you have Amazon points to shop with, or just enjoy shopping this holiday season, consider buying the children’s museum a gift here!