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!

Get your tickets now for Oct. rail tours to Altoona!

Get your tickets now for Oct. rail tours to Altoona!

Posted: September 8, 2017 9:00 am

Our popular rail tours to Altoona are back, coming Oct. 7, 14 & 21! We’ll take the train to Altoona and enjoy the fall foliage, and visit some of Altoona’s most important rail history sites. For details on the tours (there are two slightly different itineraries: the Ride the Rails Tour and the Ultimate Railfan Tour), including ticket prices, visit our events feed — but be aware that RSVPs will close a full two weeks before each tour date! Get your tickets today — call Deb at 814-539-1889 x301.