Johnstown Flood Museum - Heritage Johnstown

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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:35

Johnstown Flood Museum - Heritage Johnstown
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Johnstown Flood Museum
Welcome to the
Johnstown Flood Museum
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 Heritage Johnstown, to find out more about this shocking episode in American history.
Hours Today:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Discounted online passes
What's Inside?
Interactive Map
The Oklahoma House
The Museum Campaign
Currently, Heritage Johnstown is working to completely renovate the museum building, and will soon begin work on the exhibits. Find out more about our plans -- and donate securely online -- at the link.
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See it all with the Johnstown Heritage Pass
The stories of Johnstown — immigration, the 1889 flood, the steel industry and more — shaped the history of America as it became a modern industrial nation. Experience it all with a Johnstown Heritage Pass!
Johnstown Flood Museum
Heritage Discovery Center
Johnstown Children's Museum
The Stone Bridge
Peoples Natural Gas Park
Johnstown Train Station
Wagner-Ritter House
Other Locations on the Johnstown Discovery Network
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We are Heritage Johnstown!
After months of thought, deliberation and planning, the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) is thrilled to be entering a new year with a new name -- Heritage Johnstown -- as our Annual Fund drive kicks off. Visit our latest blog post for more about this change, our recent accomplishments, and goals for 2025.
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