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This museum celebrates the railway heritage of this community through picture displays and historical artifacts. The park area includes an authentically restored 1942 caboose which visitors can climb into and explore.
Address: 411 Convent Street Gallitzin PA USA 16641
 Send an Email  1 814 886-8871
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Operated by the Springs Historical Society and located in the tiny village of Springs in the Casselman Valley south of Somerset, the Springs Museum showcases the lives of early American settlers and hosts monthly historical programs. Open Wednesday through Saturday from late May to early October.
Address: . Springs PA USA 15562
Send an Email 1 814 662-2625
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This museum recreates the famous 1889 flood in Johnstown, in which 2,209 people perished. Includes Academy Award-winning documentary.
Address: 304 Washington Ave. Johnstown PA USA 15901
Send an Email 1 814 539-1889 Extn: 308
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Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art offers traveling and permanent exhibitions, as well as educational programs. The American Association of Museums gave the museum accreditation in 1995 and today it is found in four communities: Loretto, Altoona, Ligonier and Johnstown. Inside the museum is a large selection of 19th and 20th century items, such as paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints., including some work of Andy Warhol.
Address: 1210 11th Ave. Altoona PA USA 16603
1 814 946-4464
Location #2: One Boucher Lane Ligonier PA 15658
Tel:1 724 238-6015
Location #3: Saint Francis University Mall Loretto PA 15940
Tel:1 814 472-3920
Location #4: 430 Main St. Johnstown PA 15904
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The Centre Furnace Mansion was once the home of iron master Moses Thompson and today is open for tours. Situated on 8 acres of land that was once the Centre Furnace Village, the home and property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. People can tour the mansion on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1pm to 4pm and see the 18th century antiques that decorate the rooms.
Address: 1001 East College Ave. State College PA USA 16801
Send an Email 1 814 234-4779
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Browse American woven coverlets and weaving equipment from the 19th century. The museum shop offers reference materials, reproduction textiles and more. Housed in a historic 1859 building, formerly the Bedford Common School, this museum is located two blocks from town square and open daily, year-round.
Address: 322 S Juliana St Bedford PA USA 15522
Send an Email 1 814 623-1588
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This museum is located on the site of the original Fort Bedford, a British stockade built in 1758. The museum specializes in local artifacts such as flintlock rifles and antique hand tools.
1 814 623-8891
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The Bellefonte Museum features a small permanent collection because it prefers to concentrate on changing exhibitions on loan from civic organizations and individuals. Three exhibits visit the museum each year, each focusing on the history and residents of Centre County.
Address: 133 N Allegheny St Bellefonte PA USA 16823
Send an Email (3) 1 814 355-4280
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The museum depicts and traces the history of the railroad in Pennsylvania. Provided by the museum is a variety of interactive exhibits, which are intended to aid in understanding the history. Historic films are also presented and they recall life in the area.
Address: 1300 Ninth Avenue Altoona PA 16602
Send an Email (4) 1 814 946-0834
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