JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM

JOHNSTOWN, PA

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The Johnstown Flood Museum is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the devastating Johnstown Flood of 1889. The museum is housed in the former Cambria Library building, which was built in 1899 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts that allow visitors to learn about the causes and aftermath of the flood. Among the highlights of the museum are a theater that shows a 20-minute film about the disaster, a replica of the famous South Fork Dam, and a powerful interactive exhibit that simulates the force of the floodwaters.

In addition to its exhibits, the Johnstown Flood Museum also offers educational programming and special events throughout the year. Visitors can take guided tours of the museum, attend lectures and workshops, and participate in hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Overall, the Johnstown Flood Museum is a powerful and moving tribute to the victims of the Johnstown Flood and a testament to the resilience of the people of Johnstown in the face of tragedy.

JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JOHNSTOWN PA. US MID #8404200132

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM
304 WASHINGTON ST
JOHNSTOWN
PA
15901

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JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404200132
Name JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.3281, -78.920515
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 2031