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Coates Heritage House Museum

Coates Heritage House Museum The Coates Heritage House Museum is an historic walk through time featuring items from days-gone-by. Museum open from April to December. Hours 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Read more

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Coolspring Power Museum

Coolspring Power Museum presents an illuminating history of the evolution of internal combustion engine technology. The museum's collection includes hundreds of stationary engines housed in more than 35 buildings and outdoor displays. Stationary gas hit and miss engines, thrott... Read more

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Eldred World War II Museum

The Eldred WWII Museum offers a variety of educational opportunities to schools, organizations, families and individuals. Free Access Access to all of the educational services of the Museum are free of charge to schools. We do not charge admission fees for educational visits to... Read more

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Gallitzin Tunnels Park & Museum

The extremely high grade presented the final obstacle in conquering the Allegheny Mountains, making it necessary to build tunnels as early as 1850. The New Portage Tunnel was completed in 1854 at an elevation of 2,167 feet, and was traditionally (and still is) used primarily for ... Read more

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Johnstown Flood National Memorial

On May 31, 1889, a combination of a neglected dam and an extraordinary storm resulted in a devastating catastrophe that claimed the lives of 2,209 people. This tragic event, however, also became a story of remarkable resilience and recovery. To delve deeper into this pivotal mome... Read more

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Heisey Museum

The Heisey Museum is part of a brick Federal farmhouse built around 1831 by Dr. John Henderson of Huntington County who married a daughter of John Fleming, a local landowner. Jerry Church, the founder of Lock Haven lived here when the building was used as a tavern, run by John an... Read more

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Old Jail Museum

Wander the Old Jail's cold hallways. Peek in Cell 17 to get a glimpse of the Mysterious Handprint on the Wall. Stand under the gallow on which seven of the accused Molly Maguires were put to death! Creep into the eerie dungeon. Don't forget to ... Read more

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Penn-Brad Oil Museum

The Penn Brad Oil Museum preserves the philosophy and spirit of a historic oil community. You will experience the boom times of the world’s first billion dollar oil field. Read more

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Pennsylvania Military Museum

The Museum recounts the story of Commonwealth citizens who served our country in defense of the nation. Their service is highlighted through exhibits and artifacts documented by the museum's excellent collection of vehicles, small arms, and a range of other artifacts. The Museum ... Read more

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Peter Herdic Transportation Museum

The Peter Herdic Transportation Museum is a 501 C3 non-profit organization. We explore surface transportation "Rivers, Rails and Roads" of Lycoming County. Fully restored Pullman railcar and museum also available for private functions. Read more

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Piper Aviation Museum

Piper Aviation Museum is a 501(C)3 Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Piper Aircraft and General Aviation. Piper's J-3 Club, a single-engine, high-wing, two-seater, was the first inexpensive training aircraft produced in large numbers. Many former... Read more

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Portage Station Museum

The Portage Station Museum is located at the corner of Lee and Washington Streets. This station was built in 1926 and served until 1954 for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The first floor was the ticket office and waiting room and the second floor was for freight. Passengers would exi... Read more

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Red Hill Fossil Museum

The museum, classified as a “natural history museum,” is on the second floor of a township building at 196 Main Street in North Bend. Tours of the building can be arranged by appointment, and visitors can participate in the archaeological dig, with instruction and under supervisi... Read more

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The Jimmy Stewart Museum

The Jimmy Stewart Museum is a definite must-see for film buffs and Jimmy fans alike! Over 6,000 visitors a year come to this one-of-a kind museum. We have had visitors from all 50 states and multiple countries from around the world. Jimmy Stewart’s legacy is alive and well in Ind... Read more

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