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.
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 & Time Travelers members.
Learn More...
As the calendar moves firmly into October, here is a selection of fall-themed items from our collection.
As our Bottles & Brews fundraiser approaches, the time seems appropriate to present some advertising materials from the Flock Brewery. What is NOT necessarily appropriate is the nature of one of the advertisements.
We recently received a schoolyard hand bell, classroom bell, and blackboard pointer from members of the Haag Family, in honor of their mother, Betty L. McMichael Haag.
What's Happening at the Taber Museum!
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Nov 20, 2022, 8:27 AM
Thomas T. Taber, III was remembered by friends and acquaintances during a celebration of life held at the Taber Museum on November 13, 2022.
Nov 18, 2022, 8:27 AM
The Taber Museum is offering two new greeting cards for the holiday season. Each design features artwork by a local artist, and both works of art are now in the permanent collections.
Nov 6, 2022, 8:27 AM
The PCN television network ran a story about the Schempp model toy collection at the Taber Museum. Museum docent John Hunsinger narrated for PCN.
Oct 31, 2022, 8:27 AM
On the Saturday before Halloween 2022, the Taber Museum hosted 149 trick-or-treaters. The visitors were treated to stories about local history and candy.
Oct 25, 2022, 8:27 AM
Tera Bush spoke at the Taber Museum on Sunday, October 16, 2022, about one of the biggest and most-followed rituals of Mexican families, Dia de Muertos - ‘Day of the Dead’.
