The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, located in Galeton, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the state’s lumbering and forestry industries. The museum features indoor exhibits with artifacts, photographs, and tools that tell the story of Pennsylvania’s rugged lumber heritage, alongside an expansive outdoor campus that includes a recreated early 20th-century lumber camp and a fully operational steam-powered sawmill. Visitors can explore the lives of lumberjacks, the evolution of logging technology, and the environmental impact of the timber industry. Through demonstrations, educational programs, and special events, the museum offers an engaging and hands-on experience celebrating the legacy of Pennsylvania’s forests and the people who worked them. https://lumbermuseum.org