Steel Weekend 2025

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Join us for an exploration of all things STEEL!  Featuring Free admission all day | Steelworkers Reunion | Guest Speakers | Live Iron Pour | Steelworker Portrait Studio Pop-Up Exhibits | Youth Activities | Public Art Installation  Live Demonstrations | Songs About Steelmaking & More   THURSDAY PROGRAMMING 4:30PM SCULPTURE UNVEILING: Chelsea Southard, Bethlehem Visitor […]

Big Gun Bus Tour

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Large coastal defense guns were a significant product line of Bethlehem Steel and other defense contractors.   This day long tour, starting at NMIH in Bethlehem, PA, will drive past gun production sites then proceed to Sandy Hook, NJ to explore the remnants of the proving ground where big gun testing occurred between 1874 and 1919.

Trunk or Treat

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Costumes, candy and more! Join us for a Trunk or Treat community event!

First Fridays @ NMIH

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Join us for SouthSide Arts District’s First Fridays for extended hours and free admission from 6-8pm. Be sure to check out the many other special events going on throughout the SouthSide community here. Pre-register for Flashlight Tours here.  

Veterans Day 2025

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Join the Steelworkers Veterans Memorial Committee for a ceremony and featured remarks on the National Museum of Industrial History’s plaza followed by free admission to the National Museum of Industrial History for veterans and their families until 1pm.

Mystery of the Lehigh Gap

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Mystery of the Lehigh Gap VR Experience

S.T.E.A.M. Adventures

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

     

Museum in Motion

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Join us from 11am – 4 pm as we bring history to life with demonstrations and interactive activities for all ages. See many of our artifacts in operation including our 115-ton Corliss Steam Engine, try your hand at powering the maypole cord braiding machine, or make coasters on a 19th century printing press. Little ones can practice their S.T.E.A.M. skills with hands-on activities or color their own special holiday-themed "Tug" coloring page. All included with regular museum admission.