• 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

In the News

LOCAL MUSEUMS INVITE YOU TO “BE A PATRON” AND SHOP WITH US ON MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY

November 14, 2022
Lehigh Valley, PA – On Sunday, November 27, 2022, more than 1,800 museums representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents will participate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores. In the Lehigh Valley, the National Museum of Industrial History, the ...
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National Museum of Industrial History Announces Veterans Day Programming

November 7, 2022
BETHLEHEM, PA – The National Museum of Industrial History(NMIH) will honor those who served on Friday, November 11. The day will begin at 10am with a commemoration ceremony hosted by the Steelworkers Veterans Memorial Committee on the Museum’s plaza. The commemoration ceremony will include a performance by the Broughal Middle School Band as well as ...
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Upcoming Events

  • 10

    Dec, 2022

  • How It Works: Water

    December 10

    What better day to do a deep dive into industrial water than December 10th, when the most powerful operating waterworks steam

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  • 12

    Mar, 2023

  • The Corliss Comes Alive

    March 12, 2023

    The Corliss engine will run at 11:30am and 2:30pm. For more than a decade the museum’s staff, volunteers, and community partners

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  • 10

    Jun, 2023

  • 1876 World’s Fair Weekend

    602 East Second Street

    June 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - June 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

    Travel 145 years back in time at the National Museum of Industrial History hosts 1876 World’s Fair Weekend, a celebration of

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  • 10

    Sep, 2023

  • The Corliss Comes Alive

    September 10, 2023

    Join us as we operate the engine and learn more about this fascinating piece of industrial history from the museum’s historian.

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Make Your Trip Memorable

Customize your trip to the National Museum of Industrial History by touring the museum with one of our expert guides, planning a group outing for your club or organization, or hosting an event in one of the most unique spaces in the Lehigh Valley.

  • Group Tours

    Book a trip for your club or organization and experience the museum with one of our expert docents providing intriguing information throughout your visit.

  • Event Rentals

    Host your cocktail party, wedding, concert, and more in one of the most unique venues in the area, just steps away from the iconic blast furnaces.

  • School Tours

    Bring your school group to experience industrial history up close. Our professional staff will work with you to create an unforgettable experience in S.T.E.A.M. education.

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