The Johnstown Flood Museum is open Wed.-Sat. from 10 am-5 pm, and Sun. noon-5 pm (no appointments required). The Heritage Discovery Center/Johnstown Children’s Museum is open 10 am-5 pm Thurs., Fri., and Sat. Please visit the children’s museum COVID protocols page for more information specific to that museum, including 2-hour visitation times. All museum visitors and staff are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.  Welcome!

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There’s lots to see and do in Johnstown!

The stories of Johnstown, Pennsylvania shaped the history of America as it became a modern industrial nation. The Johnstown Discovery Network brings this rich heritage to life through a linked system of attractions and historic districts. We invite you to come explore!

Coming up at JAHA

May 29, 12:00 AM

Path of the Flood Historic Races

The Path of the Flood Races will be back in 2021, and registration is opening on Black Friday 2020!  Kids get free registration, thanks to the generosity of 1889 Foundation. Visit our minisite for more details. Register now on Active.com

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March 6, 2021

Morley Madness Scavenger Hunt!

Morley is hiding in the Johnstown Children’s Museum and the Johnstown Flood Museum on Saturdays in March! Find all the places he’s hiding and win a prize. Get an extra...

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March 13, 2021

Morley Madness Scavenger Hunt!

Morley is hiding in the Johnstown Children’s Museum and the Johnstown Flood Museum on Saturdays in March! Find all the places he’s hiding and win a prize. Get an extra...

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March 20, 2021

Morley Madness Scavenger Hunt!

Morley is hiding in the Johnstown Children’s Museum and the Johnstown Flood Museum on Saturdays in March! Find all the places he’s hiding and win a prize. Get an extra...

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...and much more!

The Johnstown Area Heritage Association hosts a broad range of special events throughout the year.

JAHA Events

This Week

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
  • Discovery Center closed
  • Children's Museum closed
  • noon-5:00 pm Flood Museum open
  • 6:00-9:00 pm Stone Bridge lighting hours
  • Discovery Center closed
  • Children's Museum closed
  • Flood Museum closed
  • 6:00-9:00 pm Stone Bridge lighting hours
  • Discovery Center closed
  • Children's Museum closed
  • Flood Museum closed
  • 6:00-9:00 pm Stone Bridge lighting hours
  • Discovery Center closed
  • Children's Museum closed
  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm Flood Museum open
  • 6:00-9:00 pm Stone Bridge lighting hours
  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm Discovery Center open
  • 10:00 am-4:00 pm Children's Museum open
  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm Flood Museum open
  • 6:00-9:00 pm Stone Bridge lighting hours
  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm Discovery Center open
  • 10:00 am-4:00 pm Children's Museum open
  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm Flood Museum open
  • 6:00-9:00 pm Stone Bridge lighting hours
  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm Discovery Center open
  • 10:00 am-4:00 pm Children's Museum open
  • 10:00 am-5:00 pm Flood Museum open
  • 6:00-9:00 pm Stone Bridge lighting hours
  • Morley Madness Scavenger Hunt!
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JAHA at Home

JAHA has lots of ways to share our stories with you, even when you’re not able to visit one of our museums in person. Browse our JAHA at Home blog entries to access a wide variety of content and virtual experiences.

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News & Stories

2021-02-19

JAHA at Home: Russell Shorto and Richard Burkert discuss “Smalltime”

On Feb. 11, 2021, Russell Shorto discussed his new book, “Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob,” with Richard Burkert, JAHA president. There was great interest in this virtual presentation, and we reached the webinar’s 250 capacity. We …

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2021-02-12

HDC elevator fundraising update: we are almost 70 percent there!

JAHA has been working hard to raise funds to replace the elevator at the Heritage Discovery Center, which is out of service and requires a custom part to repair.

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This elevator is critical to …

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