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 Admission to the Johnstown Flood Museum is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children from 3-18 (children 2 and under are free). Your ticket also includes one visit 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, and your ticket is also good for admission to this house museum when it is open. Tickets may be used for one visit per museum over a 5-day period, so it is not necessary to see all museums 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. We are also pleased to offer a 20% discount to active members of the military. Please present your military ID to receive this discount. 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.
Hours 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. from April through December. From January 2-March 31, 2013, the museums will close on Mondays; on Tuesdays-Sundays, we will be open 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We are open all holidays except New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Visit our online calendar, for information on special events that will take place during your visit. The Wagner-Ritter House & Garden will be open on a seasonal schedule (see the Wagner-Ritter House & Garden's admissions page for details). All museums are wheelchair-accessible, and our film presentations are captioned. 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.