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, and we are moving on to repainting, floor refinishing, and replacement of carpet and soundproofing materials. We fully expect to reopen by early spring. In the meantime, we apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to remediate and repair our beloved flagship museum.

The Heritage Discovery Center/Johnstown Children’s Museum is unaffected and operating normal business hours. Welcome!

Special Events

Our Events

For activities specifically for kids, visit our Daily Fun at the Johnstown Children's Museum page!

February 14 - February 17 •

Valentine’s Day at the Johnstown Children’s Museum

Johnstown Children’s Museum

We're nuts about you! Drop into the Sidney & Rae Goldblatt Johnstown Children's Museum anytime during opening hours for a scavenger hunt, crafts and card making, and other Valentine's-themed activities....

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February 28 • 5:30 PM

Last Friday at the Ethnic Social Club

Heritage Discovery Center

Welcome back to Last Friday! This month we'll enjoy acoustic music from Mike Ferencak. Doors at 5:00, with music starting at 5:30. Guest bartenders are Tamera Gindlesperger Fisher and Rebekah...

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March 1 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Death in the Library

Heritage Discovery Center

(Please note: the location of this event is now the Heritage Discovery Center)! After 15 years of dedicated writing, JR Hartley’s sequel, ‘Fly Fishing in Southwestern Pennsylvania’, has finally been...

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April 23 • 7:00 PM

Russell Shorto book signing: Taking Manhattan

Heritage Discovery Center

Russell Shorto, Johnstown native and acclaimed author, will come to the Heritage Discovery Center for a book reading for his latest non-fiction book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created...

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April 27 • 1:00 PM

Quilted Treasure: Family Heirlooms and Dating Fabrics

Heritage Discovery Center

Throughout history quilts have been an important handmade household item and passed down through generations. There are a few ways to find out when a quilt was made based on...

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May 24 •

Path of the Flood Historic Races

Peoples Natural Gas Park

The 11th running of the Path of the Flood Historic Races, which include a 14-miler, 8-miler, and 5K! Registration opens on Black Friday 2024. Race minisite Online registration  

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July 12 •

Sip, Rock & Duck Drop

Peoples Natural Gas Park

A benefit concert for the St. Vincent dePaul Family Kitchen! Stay tuned for talent announcement and more details.

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July 25 - July 26 •

AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival

Peoples Natural Gas Park

Our signature event! Watch for lineup announcements, coming in January-February 2025. Visit festival website

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August 23 •

Highlands Health Medical Clinic Benefit Concert

Peoples Natural Gas Park

A benefit show for the Highlands Health Medical Clinic, which provides care to uninsured and underinsured people in the Johnstown area. Talent announcement to come.

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September 19 - September 20 •

Polacek Family Johnstown Slavic Festival

Heritage Discovery Center

Save the date for this year's festival! Details to come.

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Future events...