Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center |
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41 W Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229(570) 325-9190 |
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Discover the history of the town of Jim Thorpe from before it took its modern name in the 1950s at the Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center. Here, exhibits trace the long history of this town's land, from its time occupied by only animals, through its use by Native Americans and early coal miners up until the present day. Learn how locks work and how they made the Lehigh River an invaluable asset, hear the story of the town's renaming and see how this quiet Pennsylvania town grew, shrank and changed over the years. The museum is situated near the heart of town, with attractions including the Old Jail Museum and the Asa Packer Mansion located only a short distance away.
Open Tue. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Closed Mon.
Adults $5; Children 7 and under $2.
Hotels
The Broadway Guest House, 0.0 miles from Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center Inn at Jim Thorpe, 0.3 miles from Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
