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 move into October, here are a few seasonally-appropriate items from our collection.
These small ceramic pieces have two things in common: they depict local landmarks constructed in the 1890s, and they were all made in Germany.
In anticipation of our upcoming Coffee Hour program on colonial cooking, here are some of the more unusual food-preparation items in our collection – though these are from the late 19th-early 20th century.
What's Happening at the Taber Museum!
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Sep 29, 2021, 10:52 PM
A ‘Flag of Honor’ has recently been donated to the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society by Brenda and Barry Rake of Williamsport. Echoing the American flag, the flag was ‘created from the names of…
Sep 28, 2021, 10:52 PM
For the 2021 Holiday Exhibit, Community members will be encouraged to bring their favorite gift they have received over the years, for holidays, birthdays, weddings, etc. and relate in a few paragraphs the story of the item.
Sep 27, 2021, 10:52 PM
The Taber Museum hosted a Society Program on Sunday, September 19, 2021 with the topic of "The Town Band: Repasz: Sousa" featuring speaker John Hunsinger.
Sep 12, 2021, 10:52 PM
The Taber Museum hosted Caz Russell on leadership skills which lead to ‘Leaving a Legacy’ at its Coffee Hour on Thursday, September 9, 2021
Aug 21, 2021, 10:52 PM
Bottles & Brews VIII is over, and it was a tremendous success. Much of the success was due to the generosity of our sponsors.
