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  • About the Museum


  • Housed in the former Electric Repair Shop of the Bethlehem Steel plant site on the vibrant SteelStacks arts & culture campus, the National Museum of Industrial History interprets industry past, present and future through dynamic exhibits, hands-on interactives and engaging programs. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the stories of the people, machines and ideas that transformed our nation through a rich collection of rare artifacts including the esteemed 1876 Smithsonian Industrial collection.

    Bring your family to the Smithsonian Affiliate in your neighborhood and explore lively South Bethlehem including the iconic Bethlehem Steel Blast Furnaces, Hoover Mason Trestle, unique retail shops, restaurants and more.

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Open 10am to 5pm Wednesday through Sunday - PLEASE NOTE: Check WFMZ Storm Center for closures/delays

In the News

National Museum of Industrial History Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethlehem, PA – The National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl A. Marrara and Shorav Kaushik to its Board of ...
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National Museum of Industrial History Announces New Addition To Digitized Archival Collection

Bethlehem, PA – The National Museum of Industrial History has recently digitized and made publicly available its collection of 119 Bethlehem Review publications. These employee newsletters were produced by Bethlehem ...
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National Museum of Industrial History Announces Successful Matching Funds Challenge for Modern Steel Educational Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethlehem, PA – The National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) is pleased to share that the recent matching funds challenge opportunity offered by the Association for Iron ...
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Upcoming Events


  • 01

    Mar, 2025

  • Film Screening: Hello Girls

    602 East Second Street

    March 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War.

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  • 07

    Mar, 2025

  • First Friday

    602 East Second Street

    March 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us for First Friday, March 7th for extended hours and free admission from 6-8pm. Enjoy live music, hands-on demonstrations and

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  • 16

    Mar, 2025

  • March S.T.E.A.M. Adventures

    602 East Second Street

    March 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Join us each Sunday at the Museum where youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult. Try

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