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 or Military discounts are available.
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Explore the Taber Museum
Take a walk through time at the Taber Museum to learn about Lycoming County and its people.
Here are just a few of the exhibits and period rooms that you will enjoy.
Sylvania Products began in 1924, making radio tubes in the Emporium, PA area. By 1942, they had gotten into the photography flash business, and opened a plant in Montoursville for developing, testing, and manufacturing flashbulbs, and later flashcubes, used all over the world.
In 1947, at the Karlton Theater on Pine Street, Williamsport, approximately 20 young women competed in the Miss Greater Williamsport pageant. The winner was Dorothy Gresh, who graduated from Williamsport High School that very year. She went on to the Miss Pennsylvania pageant.
While many of the typical Memorial Day gatherings will be altered this year, nothing will stop the remembrance of those who gave all in service of their country - those like Paul B. Free and Billy O. Brandt.
Happenings at the Taber Museum!
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Jun 1, 2020, 10:52 PM
After a hiatus of over two months, the Taber Museum is preparing to reopen on June 5 - just in time for its fabulous summer exhibit, "Harley Davidson vs. Indian Wars".
May 19, 2020, 10:52 PM
The Lycoming County Historical Society conducted its first ever virtual Annual Meeting - not ideal, but it worked, Here is the report!
May 12, 2020, 10:52 PM
Montoursville Senior Alexandria McKenna has been named as the winner of the 2020 Richard L. and Miriam L. (Swan) Mix Student Historian Award.
Apr 16, 2020, 10:52 PM
Raise the Region, administered by the First Community Foundation of Pennsylvania was held on March 11 and 12 and we garnered yet more support for the Museum through the donation of many kind people.
Mar 20, 2020, 10:52 PM
The Taber Museum hosted a lecture by Dr. Christopher Pearl of Lycoming College on Thursday, March 12, 2020 on the making of American Independence