Due to an interior water leak on 1/23/25 caused by the recent extreme cold, the Johnstown Flood Museum ONLY is temporarily closed. Thankfully, nothing of historic significance was affected. As of 2/4, the water remediation team has concluded their work, which leaves repainting, floor refinishing, and replacement of carpet and soundproofing materials. We are currently waiting for insurance adjustors, 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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School Tours

We welcome school tours!

Group Tour Information

We can arrange a tour with a special admission rate for any group of 10 or more — tours should be arranged at least a week in advance, unless special arrangements have been made with the Tour Department. To plan your visit, call 814-539-1889, email tours [@] jaha.org, or contact us using this form:

    Tour Rates

    Group rates for just one site are available, but combination rates for the Johnstown Flood Museum, Heritage Discovery Center and all its features are an even better value – so plan to visit all both sites! Tour groups are welcome to tour the Wagner-Ritter House & Garden, too. The museums, which are located a half-mile apart, make for a wonderful day of sightseeing.

    Visiting one museum (Johnstown Flood Museum or Heritage Discovery Center/ Johnstown Children’s Museum)
    Students (Ages 3 – 18): $6.00
    Seniors (Ages 62+) $6.00
    Adults (Ages 19 – 61) $7.60

    Visiting two museums (Johnstown Flood Museum and Heritage Discovery Center/ Johnstown Children’s Museum)
    Students (Ages 3 – 18): $10.00
    Seniors (Ages 62+) $10.00
    Adults (Ages 19 – 61) $11.50

    Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Provides Reduced Student Admissions for Pennsylvania Public Schools

    JAHA is proud to be listed as an approved Educational Improvement Organization in Pennsylvania’s well-established Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The EITC program directly benefits Pennsylvania public school students by providing discounted student admission to all sites and giving participating students a hands-on educational experience by from JAHA’s exhibits, which are supported by on-line educational materials and activities that are aligned with the state’s education standards. To learn if your school qualifies for discount admission rates under the EITC grant program, call at 814-539-1889 or email tours [@] jaha.org.

    EITC student rates are $3.20 for one museum, $4.50 for two.

     Additional Group Services

    If you would like to book a tour on a day that the museums are traditionally closed, please call for pricing.

    If you would like to host a lunch during your tour, we can help you. Please call for lunch details and pricing. Alternatively, school groups are welcome to bring bagged lunches and eat in our Education Center.