Johnstown Flood Museum, Pennsylvania, United States
4.5 (317 reviews) Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Johnstown Speciality Museums
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On May 31, 1889, a neglected dam and a phenomenal storm led to a catastrophe in which 2,209 people died. It’s a story of great tragedy, but also of triumphant recovery. Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum, which is operated by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, to find out more about this shocking episode in American history. It features an Academy Award-winning documentary, artifacts, exhibits and more.
Address
304 Washington St, Johnstown, PA 15901-1613
Mobile
Website
http://www.jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 5:38
User Ratings
4.5 based on (317 reviews)
Reviews
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4SKW78 5:00 PM Oct 10, 2021
Interesting
It was interesting to learn more about the flood and what caused it. Be sure to see the movie first. We were lucky to hit it at a time when we were the only ones there for the first half hour we were there. Parking isn't great. Since we were the only ones there, we got metered parking on the street right by the museum, but there are signs that point to parking down the street somewhere. GPS sent us down an alley right by the museum to get there. Not the best route. I'm glad we went, but I wouldn't drive a long way just for this museum. We also went to the Flight 93 memorial the same day. It's only 30 minutes away.
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4Steve H 5:00 PM Jul 15, 2021
Flood Museum Review
The documentary was well done and worthy of the accolades it has received and was the best part of the visit. The museum itself lays out the basic story of the circumstances leading up to the flood as well as the flood and the aftermath. I can't say that I was overwhelmed with the museum but it was worth the time and money.
