419 State St. Erie, PA 16501
Museum of Erie County History
Closed for Renovation
Housed in the Erie County History Center at 419 State Street, the Museum of Erie County History offers a look into the development of the City of Erie and the surrounding area.
The Museum offers a variety of exhibits. The Voices from Erie County History, an exhibit focusing on Erie County rich heritage from pre-settlement to present day, is located in the primary exhibit gallery. Voices is designed to reflect an Erie County history timeline, and includes Erie’s settlement history, industrial history, ethnic history and contemporary history.
Also exhibited in the Museum of Erie County History is the interactive Admiral Charles A. Curtze Maritime Hall. Named in honor of distinguished naval officer Admiral Curtze, the Maritime Hall enables visitors to trace Erie’s roots as a naval town, shipbuilding leader and freshwater fishing capital of the world.
Temporary exhibit rooms are located at the exit of the exhibit gallery. Displays are continuously changing and offer presentations on various aspects of Erie County’s diverse and proud history. There is much to marvel at the Museum.
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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $4/Adult, $3/Senior, $2/Child, $10/Family
Voices from Erie County History Tour
“Voices” is located in the primary exhibit gallery. It is an exhibit offering selective views of our rich heritage from pre-settlement to present day, featuring individuals and events from throughout Erie County. “Voices” is designed to reflect an Erie County history timeline, and includes Erie’s settlement history, industrial history, ethnic history and contemporary history.
