Taber Logo Welcome to the Taber Museum . . . where Lycoming County history comes alive! The 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. Highlights.

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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

Apr 01

Quizzo at the Taber

Apr 1, 2023, 6:00 PM – Apr 1, 2023, 9:00 PM

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

Apr 13

Coffee Hour: David Richards’ Book on Masten

Apr 13, 2023, 10:00 AM – Apr 13, 2023, 11:00 AM

The Taber Museum will be hosting author David Richards at its Coffee Hour on Thursday, April 13

Apr 13

Taber Museum P.M. Exchange

Apr 13, 2023, 5:00 PM – Apr 13, 2023, 7:00 PM

Williamsport/ Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange at the Taber Museum. Watch for details.

Apr 23

Annual Meeting of the Membership

Apr 23, 2023, 6:00 PM – Apr 23, 2023, 7:30 PM

Lycoming County Historical Society annual meeting: Guest speaker and announcement of the 2023 Student Historian; general business meeting of the society

May 11

Coffee Hour: Elaine Decker

May 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – May 11, 2023, 11:00 AM

The Smallest Mansion in Williamsport

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Little Known Taber Treasurers

A Cornucopia of Autumn Artifacts

As the calendar moves firmly into October, here is a selection of fall-themed items from our collection.

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.

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Taber Museum Receives Brandon Park Archival Materials

Mar 18, 2023, 10:53 AM

The Taber Museum has recently received a gift of four binders of material relating to the history of Williamsport’s Brandon Park, compiled and donated by former Brandon Park Commission chair Sally L. Wiegand.

Taber Museum Acquires A Severin Roesen Painting

Mar 15, 2023, 10:53 AM

The Taber Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Severin Roesen still-life painting. Through the generosity of Ray and Eileen Secrist, formerly of Lewisburg, the painting has been accepted on long-term loan.

2022 Holiday Exhibit Retrospective: ‘Shopping During the Holidays: The L.L. Stearns Department Store’

Mar 1, 2023, 8:27 AM

The popular exhibit, ‘Shopping During the Holidays: The L.L. Stearns Department Store’ opened on December 2, 2022, and closed in January 2023.

2023 Student Historian Competition Opens

Feb 4, 2023, 10:53 AM

The 2023 Richard L. and Miriam L. Swan Mix Student Historian Award competition invites seniors attending schools in Lycoming County to submit an essay in which the student selects a time period from one of the displays at the…