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 & Time Travelers members.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 21

Meet Reeve Lindbergh

Aug 21, 2022, 2:00 PM – Aug 21, 2022, 3:00 PM

Meg Geffken, oral interpreter, invites you to ‘Meet Reeve Lindbergh’, a retired Vermont school teacher, author of children’s books, and the youngest child of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, as Meg tells the remarkable story of her life.

Sep 08

Coffee Hour

Sep 8, 2022, 10:00 AM – Sep 8, 2022, 11:00 AM

Topic to be announced

Sep 17

Quizzo at the Taber

Sep 17, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sep 17, 2022, 9:00 PM

Test your knowledge with a game of Quizzo. Local history featured. Beer, wine soda and snacks available.

Sep 18

Society Program

Sep 18, 2022, 2:00 PM – Sep 18, 2022, 3:00 PM

Topic to be announced

Oct 01

Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs Photography Show

Oct 1, 2022, 11:00 AM – Oct 1, 2022, 4:30 PM

Fall show begins.

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Little Known Taber Treasurers

Youth in Advertising

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.

This Rings a Bell

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.

Breaking the Ice

Ice harvesting and ice picks were common 100 years ago. Kimball Miller's name was well known in the business.

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What's Happening at the Taber Museum!

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Scenes From History Day Camp 2022

Jul 31, 2022, 8:27 AM

The Taber Museum held its annual Summer History Day Camp in July 2022.

‘Mark Twain’ Appears at the Taber Museum

Jul 25, 2022, 10:52 PM

‘Mark Twain’, as portrayed by Robb Warren, appeared at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

Antiques & Auction News Features Article on The Taber Museum's Roesen

Jul 18, 2022, 10:52 PM

The July 1, 2022 edition of Antiques & Auction News featured an article about the recent extended loan of a Severin Roesen still-life painting from area resident Bobby Maguire to the Taber Museum.