Welcome to the Taber Museum
. . . where Lycoming County history comes alive!
The Taber Museum chronicles the history of north central Pennsylvania, from American Indian occupation through 21st century industry and life. Exhibits include an American Indian gallery, a Fine and Decorative Arts gallery, the Shempp Model Train exhibit with over 300 toy trains, period rooms depicting life from the 1700s through the 1900s, and much more. Check out the highlights.
Exhibits change often, keeping the Museum fresh and interesting for every visit. The Museum also includes a local history and genealogy research library.
In the SPOTLIGHT!
Plan Your Visit
ADDRESS
858 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
HOURS
Tue - Fri:
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun (May 1 to Oct. 31): 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed Monday
FEES
Adults: $9.50
Seniors (ages 65+): $7.50
Children (ages 3-12): $6.00
Families: $25.00 (Up to 2 adults + children ages 3-12)
Blue Star Museum,
AAA & Military discounts are available. NARM member.
Learn More...
As we “enjoy” the colder weather that keeps many of us indoors looking for something to do, let’s look at a few of the games in Taber Museum collection.
A tip of the candy cane to anyone who guessed that we would do a “Taber Treasures” on some of our holiday artifacts in December.
“E. Keeler Company”, a Williamsport presence for about 130 years, began in 1864 as the West Branch Boiler Works, but changed their name to E. Keeler and Company in the 1870s.
What's Happening at the Taber Museum!
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Feb 13, 2021, 10:52 PM
The Taber Museum has on display several pieces of African Art from the Turner-Wilburn Family Collection, to celebrate Black history month.
Feb 9, 2021, 10:52 PM
The Winter 2020-21 edition of the Journal of the Lycoming County Historical Society has been released
Feb 9, 2021, 10:52 PM
The Taber Museum hosted a workshop for children focusing on the making of Valentines with calligraphy on Saturday, February 6, 2021
Jan 30, 2021, 10:52 PM
Recently, the moving team of Larry Fryda and Marc Pompeo, accompanied by Museum Director Gary Parks, journeyed to Chester County to retrieve a dining table that once belonged to William Hepburn. It was donated by Harold Matus…
Jan 23, 2021, 10:52 PM
George Logue passed away on October 30, 2012. In 2020, his family donated Mr. Logue’s extensive collection of Erector Sets to the Lycoming County Historical Society.
