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.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 03

Charitable Tuesday at the Crosscutters

Aug 3, 2021, 6:00 PM – Aug 3, 2021, 10:00 PM

The Taber Museum is the featured charity at the Crosscutters baseball game - exhibit - first pitch

Aug 13

Bottles & Brews 2021

Aug 13, 2021, 7:00 PM – Aug 13, 2021, 10:00 PM

Annual Museum beer tasting and food event.

Aug 15

Society Program - Early Automotive Enterprises in Lycoming County.

Aug 15, 2021, 2:00 PM – Aug 15, 2021, 3:00 PM

Presented by Earl and Valarie Mowrey

Sep 01

End Summer Exhibit: Lost Lycoming County

Sep 1, 2021, 9:30 AM – Sep 1, 2021, 4:30 PM

Our Summer Exhibit features a number of businesses, restaurants, churches and schools which have disappeared from the Lycoming landscape, or perhaps in existence in a modified form, but still remaining in the collective memory of County residents.

Sep 09

Taber Coffee Hour

Sep 9, 2021, 10:00 AM – Sep 9, 2021, 11:00 AM

Topic to be announced

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kids corner

What is it? This is a piece of a Taber exhibit. Click on the image to see the answer.

Taber Kids Challenge returns in the Spring. Check out past challenges: 1-2-3.

Fraktur What is fraktur? Pennsylvania Dutch artwork. Kids learned about fraktur in a workshop on March 13.

Little Known Taber Treasurers

Eine Kleine China

These small ceramic pieces have two things in common: they depict local landmarks constructed in the 1890s, and they were all made in Germany.

Slice, Dice, and Rolling Pins Full of Spice

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.

Up For a Game?

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.

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Meet the Taber Museum’s Summer Interns

Jul 30, 2021, 10:52 PM

The Taber Museum is a wonderful place to explore the history of Lycoming County and to gain experience in the historical and educational field. Every year, the Museum takes in high school and college students as interns, who…

LCHS at the Fair: What Was That Mystery Item?

Jul 26, 2021, 10:52 PM

The Lycoming County Historical Society hosted a stand at the Lycoming County Fair for a week in July, 2021. Again this year a mystery artifact was displayed.

June Society Program: Catheal Weiser On The Tradition Of Pysanky

Jun 21, 2021, 10:52 PM

The Taber Museum hosted a Society Program on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at which talented artist and good friend of the Museum Catheal Weiser spoke about the time-honored craft of pysanky, based on the traditional decorating of…