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Collage of four images taken at Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring: the original Pee-wee Herman movie bike on display; a vivid red Bowden Spacelander bicycle showcased above glass cases filled with memorabilia; a hallway packed with vintage bikes and a Captain Kangaroo Schwinn advertisement cutout; and the colorful exterior mural of the museum building labeled Bicycle Museum, all illustrating the eclectic and expansive nature of the world’s largest bicycle museum.

Exploring Bicycle Heaven in Pittsburgh

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - May 25, 2025 0

Tucked inside a massive warehouse on Pittsburgh’s North Side, Bicycle Heaven is a one-of-a-kind museum that celebrates everything bicycle-related. Established in 2011 by Craig and...

Collage of four photos from the Roberto Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, featuring a large exterior mural of Clemente on the brick museum building, a view of the interior gallery lined with memorabilia and banners, a display case containing Clemente’s game-used bats, cleats, hat, and the 1971 World Series home plate, and another case showcasing his 1961 Silver Bat Award beneath framed photos and bobbleheads.

Exploring the Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - May 22, 2025 0

The Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh is a powerful tribute to one of baseball’s greatest players and humanitarians, Roberto Clemente. Clemente, who played for the Pittsburgh...

A collage of four images showcasing the Bayernhof Museum in Pittsburgh, including an exterior view of the Bavarian-style mansion with blooming rhododendrons, a docent explaining a mechanical music machine with brass pipes and intricate woodwork, an opulent dining room with red velvet chairs and chandeliers, and a whimsical indoor pool area surrounded by artificial rock formations, animal figures, and painted alpine murals, capturing the museum’s eclectic and imaginative atmosphere.

Exploring the Bayernhof Museum in Pittsburgh

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - May 21, 2025 0

Perched on a hill overlooking Pittsburgh and the Allegheny River, the Bayernhof Museum offers one of the most unusual museum experiences in Pennsylvania. What began...

Collage of four photos taken at the Penn Brad Oil Museum in McKean County, Pennsylvania, capturing highlights from the museum and its exhibits: the top left image shows the museum’s rustic wooden exterior with a tall oil derrick and American flag; the top right image features a historic nitroglycerine wagon used for transporting explosives in the oil fields, displayed inside a wooden barn with vintage oil company signs; the bottom left image shows an indoor exhibit with a steam-powered fire engine and gasoline pump surrounded by oil industry memorabilia; and the bottom right image displays shelves filled with colorful vintage oil cans and containers from brands like Kendall, Pennzoil, Wolf’s Head, and Quaker State, reflecting the history of oil production in the Bradford Oil Field.

Exploring the Penn Brad Oil Museum in McKean County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - April 10, 2025 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Penn Brad Oil Museum in McKean County, you're in the right place! The Penn Brad Oil Museum...

Collage of four photos from the Eldred WWII Museum in McKean County, PA, featuring the exterior of the museum with a tank and mural, a naval exhibit with model ships and transport artifacts, a display of World War II-era military helmets and uniforms beneath historic posters and model planes, and a group of mannequins dressed in international military uniforms positioned around a detailed battlefield diorama.

Exploring the Eldred WWII Museum in McKean County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - April 8, 2025 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Eldred WWII Museum in McKean County, you're in the right place! The Eldred WWII Museum is a...

A collage of four photos showcasing the Gardner’s Candy Museum in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. The top left image captures the exterior of the historic candy store and museum, with a bright red awning and window displays featuring stuffed animals and festive decorations. The top right image highlights a close-up of vintage German silver candy molds used for shaping chocolate bunnies, accompanied by an informational sign explaining their history. The bottom left image provides a view of the museum’s interior, displaying antique candy-making equipment, vintage candy tins, and historical artifacts related to the company's long history. The bottom right image showcases shelves filled with Gardners Candies' Valentine’s Day treats, including heart-shaped chocolate boxes, peanut butter meltaways, and decorative holiday tins.

Exploring the Gardners Candy Museum in Blair County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - February 8, 2025 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Gardners Candy Museum in Blair County, you're in the right place! Located in the heart of Tyrone,...

A collage of four photos taken at the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Museum in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows the museum's interior with a display of George Washington’s 1753 mission, featuring a diorama, framed documents, and artifacts. The top right photo displays a wall exhibit with fur trade artifacts, including pelts, tools, muskets, and a mannequin dressed in a French colonial uniform. The bottom left photo features the exterior of the Fort LeBoeuf Museum, a brick and wood building with flags and historical signage. The bottom right photo highlights a Pennsylvania historical marker describing the three forts that once stood at the site, including the original 1753 French fort, its abandonment, and subsequent British and American forts.

Exploring the Fort LeBoeuf Museum in Erie County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - December 16, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Fort LeBoeuf Museum in Erie County, you're in the right place! The Fort LeBoeuf Museum offers a...

A collage of three photos showcasing the US Army Heritage Center in Cumberland County, PA. The top image features a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and a Huey helicopter displayed outdoors against a partly cloudy sky. The bottom left image highlights the World War I exhibit inside the museum, featuring historical artifacts and educational panels. The bottom right image shows the entrance sign of the center, providing operational details and welcoming visitors to explore the indoor and outdoor exhibits.

Exploring the US Army Heritage Center in Cumberland County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - December 12, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the US Army Heritage Center in Cumberland County, you're in the right place! The US Army Heritage Center...

A collage showcasing highlights from the Brandywine Museum of Art in Delaware County, PA. The top left image depicts a spacious gallery featuring a collection of American art, with paintings displayed on soft green walls under modern track lighting. The top right image captures a detailed model train layout from the Brandywine Railroad exhibit, featuring colorful trains winding through a miniature autumnal landscape. The bottom left image highlights "The Wonderful World of Wyeth Miniatures" exhibit, with intricately crafted miniature scenes and a festive model village displayed against a rich green backdrop. The bottom right image shows the museum's exterior, a historic brick building adorned with a large wreath, with a modern museum sign in the foreground and trees framing the scene. Together, the images convey the museum's diverse artistic and cultural offerings.

Exploring the Brandywine Museum of Art in Delaware County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - December 8, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in Delaware County, you're in the right place! Situated along the scenic banks...