FAQs | National Museum of Industrial History

Q?Who do I contact about donating an artifact?: A.
Please send us an email at info@nmih.org, use our contact form, or give us a call at 610.694.6644. All potential artifact donation have to be approved by the museum’s Collection Committee.
Q?How big is the museum?: A.
The entire museum is 18,000 square feet, with approximately 13,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Q?How many artifacts are on display?: A.
NMIH is home to over 200 unique artifacts that cannot be seen elsewhere– whether it is the first made, the oldest-surviving, longest-operating, or last-produced!
Q?Where is the museum located?: A.
The museum is located in the former 1913 Electric Repair Shop at the Steelstacks campus. The museum is next to the Northampton Community College Fowler Center and a short walk or drive away from the Artsquest Center, the Visitor’s Center, the Levitt Pavilion, and the Sands Casino.
Q?Is NMIH part of Artsquest?: A.
While Artsquest is located on the same Steelstacks campus and we do work together on projects, NMIH is a separately funded and registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.