Williamsport, Pennsylvania · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Williamsport
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Our top picks are Thomas T. Taber Museum, Williamsport History Museum and The Gallery at Penn College.
Here are eight museums, galleries and attractions physically located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The list excludes the World of Little League Museum because it is in South Williamsport, not Williamsport; descriptions and addresses below are based on each place’s own site or official local sources.
858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society presents the history of north central Pennsylvania, from American Indian life through 21st-century industry. Its exhibits include a Fine and Decorative Arts gallery, period rooms and the Shempp Model Train exhibit with more than 300 toy trains.
Best for: regional history
Williamsport History Museum, Williamsport, PA 17701
The Williamsport History Museum is housed in a restored structure and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except major holidays or special closures. Its collections include paintings of Williamsport, canal boat models, a 1767 lease and local music memorabilia.
Best for: Williamsport history
One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701
The Gallery at Penn College presents contemporary art exhibitions and programs for Pennsylvania College of Technology and the surrounding communities. It is on the third floor of the Madigan Library.
Best for: contemporary art
25 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
The Lycoming College Art Gallery is a downtown gallery that presents exhibitions. The college also identifies a student-run Downtown Project Space at the same address.
Best for: art exhibitions
$ · 2205 Hiawatha Boulevard, Williamsport, PA 17701
The Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat offers cruises on the Susquehanna River and operates from docks in Susquehanna State Park. Its 2026 season schedule lists public cruises on weekends in May, September and October, and Wednesday through Sunday in June, July and August.
Best for: river cruise
707 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
The Rowley House Museum is an 1888 Queen Anne mansion and a project of Preservation Williamsport. The organization says the house helps visitors discover the history of the people who lived and worked in Williamsport; confirm visitor access with the organization before going.
Best for: Victorian architecture
220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
The Journey Bank Community Arts Center is a performing arts venue in a former theater building that opened as the Capitol Theatre in 1928. It hosts live performances, including touring productions and events by local arts organizations.
Best for: performing arts
Free · Williamsport, PA 17701
Millionaires’ Row is a historic district of Victorian-era homes built by Williamsport lumber barons. Many of its preserved buildings are now private homes, offices, restaurants or bed-and-breakfast lodging.
Best for: historic architecture
One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s permanent art collection is overseen by The Gallery at Penn College. The gallery also presents temporary contemporary-art exhibitions and programs.
Best for: campus art