How Water Works: A Multi-Site Day of Tours & Demonstrations

Various Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, see three centuries of progress in water pumping technology in action across the Lehigh Valley.  Visit one, two, or all three sites that will be open and sharing the theme of water history.  

The Corliss Comes Alive

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

Included in museum admission

S.T.E.A.M. Adventures

Join us for a drop-in style family program to build S.T.E.A.M. skills by exploring various themes in the Museum.

Bethlehem Steel Locomotive Engineer Experience

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

The National Museum of Industrial History is excited to offer a hands-on train engineer experience on its restored narrow gauge locomotive!

MUSEUM CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Please note we will be closed to the public on 9/23 for a private event

Steel Weekend & Steelworkers Reunion 2023

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Join us for a celebration of all things STEEL during Steel Weekend and Steelworkers Reunion at the National Museum of Industrial History.

Veterans Day at NMIH

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Join us at the National Museum of Industrial History to honor those who served. The day will begin at 10am with a commemoration ceremony hosted by the Steelworkers Veterans Memorial Committee on the Museum’s plaza featuring a performance by Broughal Middle School Band, remarks from Distinguished Guests, and a Keynote Speech by Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers, known as "The Saluting Marine". Museum admission is free for Veterans & their families from 10am-5pm.

S.T.E.A.M. Adventures: Turkey in the MERF

National Museum of Industrial History 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem

Join us on the third Sunday of each month for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like building, engineering, and strategic thinking. As part of our Free Family Sundays program, all youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult.