Top 10 Museums in , The Alleghenies

June 16, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Everett Railroad Station Museum, Flight 93 National Memorial, Rockhill Trolley Museum, Centre County Historical Society, DeBence Antique Music World, The Windber Area Museum, Fred Rogers Exhibit, American Philatelic Center, Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, Palmer Museum of Art.
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1. Everett Railroad Station Museum

49 W 5th St, Everett, PA 15537-1070 +1 814-652-9174 http://bloodyrunhistory.org
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Everett Railroad Station Museum

2. Flight 93 National Memorial

6424 Lincoln Hwy, Stoystown, PA 15563-8704 +1 814-893-6322 http://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm
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5.0 based on 1,909 reviews

Flight 93 National Memorial

The memorial site dedicated to those who lost their lives on United Airlines Flight 93, September 11, 2001.

Reviewed By fredbN4301OX - San Clemente, United States

This memorial is a beautiful tribute to those brave hero’s who have their life’s to saves others. It was very emotional and I felt like crying. This is a must see place.

3. Rockhill Trolley Museum

430 Meadow St, Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249-7074 +1 814-447-9576 http://www.rockhilltrolley.org/
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Rockhill Trolley Museum

Reviewed By Dean_Amy-2004 - Gettysburg, United States

Great ride with our granddaughter on Fathers Day. The rides are reasonably priced and good for an all-day ride. The ride goes out to the end of the line and you switch cars, so each ride offers at least 2 different trollers. There is trolley and area history shared on the ride, along with a stop at the “barn” to see other trolleys. The trolley boarding is right across from the old Broad Top Railroad Station. Great family time with some history thrown in.

4. Centre County Historical Society

1001 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801-6898 +1 814-234-4779 http://www.centrehistory.org/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Centre County Historical Society

5. DeBence Antique Music World

1261 Liberty St, Franklin, PA 16323-1361 +1 814-432-8350 http://www.debencemusicworld.com/
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

DeBence Antique Music World

Reviewed By Michiganders4

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to DeBence Antique Music World. We went on a Friday afternoon and were given a wonderful tour of the DeBence collection, complete with many demonstrations. The volunteer docents were very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and were very accommodating, finding instruments that would interest our son, and even allowed him the opportunity to play several. As others have mentioned, you may walk around on a self-guided tour for free, or pay a very modest fee (amount varies depending on your age) for a guided tour (well worth the $ to hear the fascinating stories behind the instruments). Well worth the trip if you are traveling through Pennsylvania.

6. The Windber Area Museum

601 15th St, Windber, PA 15963-1619
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

The Windber Area Museum

7. Fred Rogers Exhibit

300 Fraser Purchase Rd Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA 15650-2667 +1 724-805-2750 http://www.fredrogerscenter.org/archive/fred-rogers-exhibit/
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Fred Rogers Exhibit

Reviewed By jermar79 - West Virginia, United States

I stopped here today and was very pleased. I loved seeing all his stuff. Mr. Rogers was a great man and I’m so happy to see his legacy will live on. Please stop if you’re passing through the area. You will enjoy it. The whole building is really nice. :)

8. American Philatelic Center

100 Match Factory Pl, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1367 +1 814-933-3803 http://stamps.org/Historical-Information
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

American Philatelic Center

Reviewed By joeisle17 - Altoona, United States

Amazing facility tucked in central Pennsylvania. Ask for a short tour to discover all aspects the Philatelic Center offers. The library is a valuable asset to those who love research. As this was my first visit, I found it tricky to find. Once you pull into the Match Factory parking lot - head toward PA career link to stop sign, turn right to drive back and find Philatelic in rear.

9. Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum

1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602-2411 +1 814-946-0834 http://www.railroadcity.com
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4.5 based on 302 reviews

Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum

A museum celebrating the history of the railroad in industrial America.

Reviewed By Pzini - Cherry Hill, United States

Well done exhibits and displays here are of interest to both rail fans and others. Admittedly, casual observers (like my wife) will begin to get bored before rail fans (me) have gotten their fill, but the 3 floors of exhibits are high quality and should be of interest to all. There is also a small theater included that shows 2 different movies on a continuous loop. Be sure to walk outside to the locomotive shop / roundhouse where you will see locos and train cars under renovation. Continue on the outside loop and walk over the covered pedestrian bridge that crosses the Norfolk Southern RR tracks to the Amtrak station. Numerous trains pass under here daily on their way to and from the Horseshoe Curve- if you watch for 30 minutes, you may see several. For additional rail action, if you are a fan, after leaving the museum, drive north for 2 miles on 6th Ave and turn left on 8th St, which will take you over the 8th St bridge, which crosses the huge Norfolk Southern yard, and more good viewing of train action. Continue on 8th St to the left at 4th Ave, and you will pass the N.S. Juniata Locomotive Shop, where you will see dozens of locos parked on sidings (alas, no tours that I am aware of). Your museum ticket includes admission to the Horshoe Curve, and whether a rail fan or not, this is a must see. It is a short drive from the museum. The scenery is beautiful, and the trains pass by with amazing frequency, and very close to the observation area.

10. Palmer Museum of Art

Curtin Road University Park, State College, PA 16802 +1 814-865-7673 [email protected] http://www.palmermuseum.psu.edu
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Palmer Museum of Art

Reviewed By lois113 - Highland, United States

Very little parking available close to the museum. I went in because it was very hot and was waiting to meet someone. I did enjoy the cool air and the interesting exhibits.

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