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Lumbering's Impact on the Region

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Explore the Rich History of the Region

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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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What's Happening at the Taber Museum!

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Nov 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Local magazine features an article on Taber Museum Director Gary Parks.
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Nov 14, 2025, 9:37 PM
Taber Museum guests who attended the November Coffee Hour displayed a variety of family heirlooms, for the enjoyment of others.
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Oct 26, 2025, 9:37 PM
An afternoon of trick-or-treating took place at the Taber Museum on October 25, 2025.
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Oct 24, 2025, 9:37 PM
Local true-crime author James Baumgratz presented a program at the Taber Museum October 19, 2025, highlighting his latest book, "Unsolved, Cold Cases from the Pennsylvania Wilds".
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Oct 11, 2025, 9:37 PM
October's Coffee Hour featured “Traveling Through Time”, a talk by Linda Poulton of the Muncy Historical Society.

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Picture Rocks Sesquicentennial: Celebrating 150 Years 1875-2025

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Exhibit Catalogue: Echoes of Eden in a Rising Republic

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Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement

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The Origins of the Civil Rights Movement: Black Communities Organizing for Change

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Freedom's Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement From 1830 to 1970

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