Calendar of Events

NMIH hosts the new Family TinkerTime the second Sunday of each month from 11AM-1PM. Tinker together with activities designed for full family fun. Big and small hands will learn and experiment with the concepts of industrial innovation while working through the creative process. Join us in our efforts to inspire the next generation of innovators!

Australian native Dane Rhys will illustrate his recent journeys into the modern anthracite coal industry.

What is creativity? Join the Charter Arts Production Arts Department as they explore the concepts of the creative process and invite the public to participate in the experiment.  The Creativity Fair will be open to the public at NMIH from 6pm to 8pm a with suggested donation and will be on display for throughout the […]

Roses are red, Violets are blue, I like chocolate, How about you? Join NMIH for this fun family activity that will teach participants the basic concepts of industrial casting while making tasty treats to take home for their loved ones. NMIH hosts the new Family TinkerTime the second Sunday of each month from 11AM-1PM. Tinker […]

In this special tour and hands-on demonstration, visitors will go on a guided walk through the Centennial Gallery to learn the intricacies of the machine tools on display, then move on to try their hand at creating a precision surface the same way that machinery builders have for generations. Guests will use a power hacksaw […]

The National Museum of Industrial History is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage throughout the month of March by unearthing the stories of women inventors in our collection. Opening weekend, March 7-8, will bring to life the changemakers of our past through live interpretation, and celebrate local women leaders of the Lehigh Valley with […]

International Women's Weekend March 7 - 8, 2020 The National Museum of Industrial History will kick-off a month-long commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in March with International Women’s Weekend on March 7th and 8th. Women's Weekend will celebrate the voices and stories of women in industry through a full schedule of youth […]

NMIH hosts the new Family TinkerTime the second Sunday of each month from 11AM-1PM. Tinker together with activities designed for full family fun. Big and small hands will learn and experiment with the concepts of industrial innovation while working through the creative process. Join us in our efforts to inspire the next generation of innovators!

Brownies (2nd and 3rd) Rosie Day will be celebrated at The National Museum of Industrial History on March 21st as part of our month-long commitment to unearthing the stories of women inventors in our collection. Inspired by the women inventors of our past, Girl Scouts will put on their own inventor’s hats and discover how […]

South Bethlehem comes alive as thousands of area residents partake in the 14th Annual Cops 'n' Kids Lehigh Valley Celebration of Reading, Arts & Sciences!