Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center

06/25/2026

Today is the opening of our special exhibit celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary running from now until the end of July 2026! Come and show your patriotism by viewing copies of the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the first Congress of the United States’ meeting on March 4, 1789. And make sure to see our special display of a hand-painted portrait of the Statue of Liberty and a copy of the 13-star flag made by Betsy Ross that hangs alongside our modern-day 50-star flag.

06/22/2026

Marvelous Firefly Painting Workshop time at No. 27 Eckley Miners' Village Museum on June 21st, 2026.

06/20/2026

We’re at the 36th Annual Patchtown Days at Eckley Miners' Village Museum today and tomorrow from 10am to 4pm so come see us!

06/20/2026

Our first Night at The Museum of the season was a great success! Thank you to everyone that came and to everyone who helped us spread the word, including Jim Thorpe, PA Visitor Information and the Dolon House! Make sure to join us for next month’s Night at The Museum on Friday, July 17th.

06/18/2026

Join us tomorrow for Night at The Museum where we will be open late until 9pm!

Starting this month, we are introducing Night at The Museum! On the 3rd Friday of every month, the Museum and Cultural Center will be open until 9pm! That means more time to explore our Museum, more time to enjoy the Firefly Planetarium Experience, and more time to attend various events over the coming months. So join us on Friday, June 19th for our first ever Night at The Museum!

06/17/2026

Looking for a chance to hone your history knowledge? Want to delve deeper into the past or learn more about what it takes to run a Museum? Well, now’s your chance!

We are looking for Volunteers who are friendly, trustworthy, and dependable and who are passionate about history and learning! Individuals ages 14 and up are welcome to apply. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://forms.gle/AVoKAg3BB4fRaVBv9 to apply; we will contact you for an interview.

06/16/2026

We are thrilled to be a part of the Eckley Miners' Village Museum's 36th annual Patchtown Days this weekend, June 20th and 21st from 10am - 4pm! Come see us!

06/12/2026

As we mark your 1st passing anniversary, we will never forget how you lived your life without fear, witnesses against those who choose death, to The God of Life who told us: "I am The Resurrection and The Life!"
In Loving Memory of John Drury, our Museum's Founding President. June 12, 2025
We'll celebrate the lives of John and Janet with a brand new exhibit at the Museum later this month.

06/02/2026

Starting this month, we are introducing Night at The Museum! On the 3rd Friday of every month, the Museum and Cultural Center will be open until 9pm! That means more time to explore our Museum, more time to enjoy the Firefly Planetarium Experience, and more time to attend various events over the coming months. So join us on Friday, June 19th for our first ever Night at The Museum!

05/31/2026

FOX56 WOLF TV visited and did a great news story on Thursday about our Museum town known as "The Switzerland of America." Thank you for the excellent Amazing America 250th reporting, Ben!