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.

Admissions & Hours
Admission to the Johnstown Flood Museum is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children from 3-18 (children 2 and under are free). Your ticket also includes admission to all other JAHA-owned attractions in the Johnstown Discovery Network, including the Frank & Sylvia Pasquerilla Heritage Discovery Center, which also houses the Johnstown Children's Museum and Iron & Steel Gallery, featuring "Mystery of Steel." The Wagner-Ritter House & Garden is open on a seasonal schedule (see the Wagner-Ritter House & Garden's admissions page for details), and your ticket is also good for admission to this house museum when it is open. Tickets may be used over a 5-day period, so it is not necessary to see everything on the same day. Plan to see all museums on your visit -- and for more information on the Johnstown Discovery Network and other heritage attractions in the Johnstown area, visit the Johnstown Discovery Network section of this site. The Heritage Discovery Center and Wagner-Ritter House & Garden are both located about a half-mile from the Johnstown Flood Museum. Museum staff will be happy to direct you.
The Heritage Discovery Center (including the Johnstown Children's Museum) and Johnstown Flood Museum are open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. year-round. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the museums offer extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We are open all holidays except New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Wagner-Ritter House & Garden will be open on a seasonal schedule from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. All museums are wheelchair-accessible. We look forward to welcoming you!
Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Click here for more information on group tours and services.