Visit PA museums in the Laurel Highlands and Southern Allegheny mountains region of Pennsylvania on a family vacation getaway.
The area has diverse museums including a coal, railroad, antique car and kids museum.
There’s definitely something for everyone in this area of the state.
The city of Johnstown has a museum and monument related to the flood that took place in the late 1800’s.
Bring your camera as you witness a sad part of Pennsylvania’s past.
The entire family can find a museum that caters to their interests.
We like the museums in this region of the state as they offer history, diversity and fun!
Bedford County PA
Fort Bedford Museum
110 Fort Bedford Drive
Bedford PA 15522
814-623-8891
http://www.fortbedfordmuseum.org
April to 2nd Saturday of October – 11 AM-7 PM daily
- French and Indian War era
- Museum has a model of the original Fort
- Native American artifacts
- Antique household items, tools, clothing
Old Bedford Village
220 Sawblade Rd
Bedford PA 15522
814-623-1156
http://www.oldbedfordvillage.com
Memorial Day to Labor Day 9 AM-5 PM except closed Wednesdays
Day after Labor Day to end of October Thurs-Sun 9 AM-5 PM
- Living history
- One of the PA museums with educational programs
- Activities
- Events
- Reenactments
- Exhibits
Blair County PA
Fort Roberdeau Historic Site
RD 3 Box 391
Altoona PA 16601
814-946-0048
http://www.fortroberdeau.org
Altoona PA Hotels
Tues-Sat 11 AM-5 PM, Sun-Mon 1-5 PM
- Revolutionary War
- Exhibits
Quaint Corner Children’s Museum
2000 Union Avenue
Altoona PA 16601
814-944-6830
http://www.quaintcorner.org
Friday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM
- Hands on learning in the areas of history, science and art
- Events
- Programs
- Displays
Railroaders Memorial Museum
1300 9th Avenue
Altoona PA 16602
814-946-0834
www.railroadcity.com
May to November 1 Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday 11 AM-5 PM
November 2 to end of December Fri-Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday 11 AM-5 PM
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
1210 11th Avenue
Altoona PA 16601
814-946-4464
http://www.sama-art.org/ex_ev/altoona.htm
Tues-Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 1-5 PM
- Exhibits
- Events
- American art
Cambria County PA
Johnstown Children’s Museum
201 Sixth Avenue
Johnstown PA 15906
http://www.jaha.org/ChildrensMuseum/virtualtour.html
Johnstown PA Hotels
On the 3rd floor of the Heritage Discovery Center
Open 10 AM-5 PM daily
Johnstown Flood Museum
304 Washington Street
Johnstown PA 15901
814-539-1889
http://www.jaha.org/FloodMuseum/oklahoma.html
Open daily 10 AM-5 PM
- 1889 flood
- Exhibits
- Artifacts
- Film
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Johnstown PA 15904
814-269-7234
http://www.sama-art.org/ex_ev/johnstown.htm
Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
- Exhibits in American art
- Events
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Saint Francis University Mall
Loretto PA 15940
814-472-3920
http://www.sama-art.org/ex_ev/loretto.htm
- Exhibits
- Events
- American art
Huntingdon County PA
Isett Acres Museum
Stone Creek Ridge Rd
Huntingdon PA 16652
814-643-9600
http://www.isettacresmuseum.com
Huntingdon PA Hotels
Mon-Sat 8 AM-5 PM, Sunday 12-5 PM
- 35,000+ collectibles and antiques
Rockhill Trolley Museum
430 Meadow St
Rockhill Furnace PA 17249
814-447-9576
www.rockhilltrolley.org
June-October – Sat-Sun 11 AM-4 PM
- Trolley rides
- 21 trollies, about 1/2 are operational
- Historical railroad equipment
William E Swigart Jr Automobile Museum
12031 William Penn Highway
Huntingdon PA 16652
814-643-0885
www.swigartmuseum.com
Open Memorial Day weekend to end of October
- American automobile history
Somerset County PA
Springs Museum
Springs PA
814-662-2625
http://www.springspa.org
Saturdays 8 AM-1 PM
- Historical store, church, school room, farm
- Historical tools, farm equipment
Windber Coal Heritage Center
501 15th Street
Windber PA 15963
814-467-6680
http://www.windbercoal.org
- Coal miners and families
- Interactive exhibits
- Presentations
- Archives
- History of coal mining technology
Enjoy visiting the PA museums of the Laurel Highlands region!