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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Rachelfest: a benefit for Rachel Allen

Rachelfest: a benefit for Rachel Allen

Date/Time
Date(s) - July 13, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location
Peoples Natural Gas Park
90 Johns St.
Johnstown, PA


Rachel Allen is a self-employed healing arts practitioner and beloved member of the Johnstown music community. She needs a hip replacement, which is set for August 13, 2025. So hip hip hooray – her friends are coming together for a concert and silent art auction to raise funds to support Rachel during her recovery!

The event will be held inside the Community Foundation Oilhouse at Peoples Natural Gas Park, featuring music by Rachel Allen, Johnny Bayush, Norman Ed and Bo Moore. There will be a silent auction of beautiful handmade things, too. Suggested donation: $10.