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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Steelworker Oral History Project

Do you have a story to tell?

Heritage Johnstown is working on creating an archive of steelworker stories to preserve this history for generations to come. The oral histories collected will be part of the new exhibit “Forging a Nation: Johnstown Iron & Steel” in the Iron & Steel Gallery of the Heritage Discovery Center, as well as serve as resources for researchers. Anyone who worked in the steel industry in Johnstown is invited to participate.

Please send us an email below, and tell us the following:

  • Where and when you worked in Johnstown’s steel industry
  • A brief synopsis of your story
  • A phone number where we can reach you
  • Anything else you’d like us to know

Also, if you have any historic records or objects relating to the steel industry in Johnstown that you would like to donate, please describe them. Alternatively, come to the museum and fill out an interest form!

We will respond as quickly as we can, but it may take a few business days — we have a small staff with many responsibilities! Thank you for your patience, and for your support of this project.