Please note: The Museum will be closed on Sunday, January 25th due to a severe winter storm.

Please note: The Museum is undergoing an exhibit transition that impacts our Silk & Textile Gallery. Select artifacts will not be on view to the public during this transition.

  • About the Museum

  • Housed in the former Electric Repair Shop of the Bethlehem Steel plant site on the vibrant SteelStacks arts & culture campus, the National Museum of Industrial History interprets industry past, present and future through dynamic exhibits, hands-on interactives and engaging programs. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the stories of the people, machines and ideas that transformed our nation through a rich collection of rare artifacts including the esteemed 1876 Smithsonian Industrial collection.

    Bring your family to the Smithsonian Affiliate in your neighborhood and explore lively South Bethlehem including the iconic Bethlehem Steel Blast Furnaces, Hoover Mason Trestle, unique retail shops, restaurants and more.

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Open Hours of Operation:

10 AM - 5 PM, Wednesday - Sunday

Make Your Trip Memorable

Customize your trip to the National Museum of Industrial History by touring the museum with one of our expert guides, planning a group outing for your club or organization, or hosting an event in one of the most unique spaces in the Lehigh Valley.

  • Group Tours

    Book a trip for your club or organization and experience the museum with one of our expert docents providing intriguing information throughout your visit.

  • Event Rentals

    Host your cocktail party, wedding, concert, and more in one of the most unique venues in the area, just steps away from the iconic blast furnaces.

  • School Tours

    Bring your school group to experience industrial history up close. Our professional staff will work with you to create an unforgettable experience in S.T.E.A.M. education.

Upcoming Events

  • 06

    Feb, 2026

  • First Friday

    602 East Second Street

    February 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    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

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  • 28

    Feb, 2026

  • Work, Fight, or Play Ball Presentation

    602 East Second Street

    February 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    This February 28th, join us for Work, Fight, or Play Ball: How Bethlehem Steel Helped Baseball’s Stars Avoid World War I,

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In the News

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY TO WELCOME IEEE GLOBAL MUSEUM EXHIBIT ON MICROCHIPS BEGINNING JANUARY 18TH

January 2, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Microchips That Shook the World” Explores the Engineering and Intrigue Behind Some of History’s Most Important Integrated Circuits Bethlehem, PA — This winter, visitors to National Museum ...
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NMIH Announces Recent Acquisition of the Frank and Bernice Fabian Collection

September 26, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethlehem, PA – The National Museum of Industrial History is pleased to announce the acquisition of a collection of archival materials from former Bethlehem Steel draftsman and ...
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NMIH to Host Annual Steel Weekend Event

September 22, 2025
BETHLEHEM, PA – Steel Weekend returns on Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12, 2025, and is presented by the National Museum of Industrial History and the Steelworkers’ Archives in partnership with ...
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