Johnstown Flood Museum
Johnstown Flood Museum, Historical museum in Johnstown, United States.
The Johnstown Flood Museum displays artifacts, documents, and interactive exhibits that detail the events of the 1889 flood through multiple galleries and presentation spaces.
The museum occupies the former Cambria Public Library building, constructed between 1890 and 1891 with funding from Andrew Carnegie following the devastating flood.
Through its collection of personal stories and memorabilia, the museum demonstrates how the community of Johnstown recovered and rebuilt after losing 2,209 residents.
The facility operates Friday through Monday during winter months, offering admission at $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children aged 3-18.
A relief map with lights and sound effects demonstrates the precise path and timeline of the flood waters as they moved through the Conemaugh Valley.
Location: Johnstown
Inception: 1973
Website: https://jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum
GPS coordinates: 40.32780,-78.92080
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:55
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