Johnstown Flood Museum

The Johnstown Flood Museum is a history museum in Johnstown dedicated to exploring a major flood from 1889. The building displays artifacts, documents, and interactive exhibits across multiple gallery spaces to detail this event.

The building was constructed between 1890 and 1891 and financed with funds from Andrew Carnegie after the devastating flood. It shows how the city rebuilt itself following this disaster.

The museum displays personal objects and stories that show how the community rebuilt itself after the disaster. Visitors can see how people had to reorganize their lives following such an event.

The best way to visit the museum is to check its opening hours in advance, as it has different hours depending on the season. The exhibition is easy to explore and offers information at various stations at your own pace.

A special attraction is a relief map with lights and sound effects showing how water flowed through the Conemaugh Valley. This interactive display helps visitors understand the scale and speed of this natural disaster.

Location: Johnstown

Inception: 1973

Website: https://jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum

GPS coordinates: 40.32780,-78.92080

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02