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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Heritage Johnstown receives grant from Lee Initiatives for Johnstown Children’s Museum

Heritage Johnstown receives grant from Lee Initiatives for Johnstown Children’s Museum

Posted: April 17, 2025 11:12 am

Yesterday Sean McCool, Heritage Johnstown board member, and Marisa Tracey of Heritage Johnstown received a $5,000 check from Lee Initiatives to support the Sidney & Rae Goldblatt Johnstown Children’s Museum’s “Inclimber Room.” The grant is part of a three-year commitment to the museum.

Funds will be used for improvements to the interactive exhibitions in the room, which is modeled after Johnstown’s Inclined Plane. It is a reproduction of Yoder Hill, including mine tunnels to climb high toward the ceiling. Inside the “mine,” kids have opportunity to dress up like coal miners, and can take a “coal shute” slide down, The Inclimber also features a replica of the Inclined Plane.

Heritage Johnstown gratefully acknowledges Lee Initiatives for this generous gift!