Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

THE PENNSYLVANIA LUMBER MUSEUM’s mission is to “serve its diverse community by actively working to preserve and share the history of Pennsylvania’s forests, inspiring our audience to become better stewards of Pennsylvania’s forest resources and heritage.”

• Pennsylvania Lumber Museum highlights include…Artisan Goods in the Gift Shop –– In addition to lumber and forest-themed souvenirs, the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum gift shop includes a variety of products, books, and foods created by local artists and makers. See some of what they have to offer in their online shop at lumbermuseum.org/shop.

  Hands-On Interactive Exhibits –– Interactive exhibits in the museum’s visitor center provide visitors of all ages a hands-on experience with history, simulating various logging acts like swinging an ax, sawing a tree, piloting a log raft, and racing locomotives!

  The Beautiful 10-Acre Campus – The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum’s scenic 10-acre campus features impressive outdoor exhibits, including a re-created early 20th-century lumber camp, a 70-ton Shay geared-locomotive, Barnhart log loader, and a CCC log cabin. Bring your walking shoes.

  Annual Bark Peeler’s Festival and Other Special Events – The museum hosts various special events and educational programs throughout the year. Winter in the Lumber Camp promotes outdoor recreation in the snow amidst the museum’s lumber camp. The Spring and Fall Antique Shows feature a demonstration of the historic sawmill. A history camp for families happens over the summer. Bark Peelers’ Festival happens on July 4th weekend and features food, music, contests, and demonstrations all celebrating “wood hick” skills!

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Hours:

April 1 through November 30  Wednesday through Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

December 1 through March 31  Friday through Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Museum Admission:
Adults: $8.00
Seniors (65+): $7.00
Youth (4-11): $5.00
Children 3 and under : FREE!
Active Military Duty & Immediate Family: FREE!
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates Members – FREE!

Rt. 6 Mile Marker: Between MM 186 and 187