Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is located on Oil City's North Side business district. The Museum makes its home within a Beaux Arts architectural-styled building - originally erected as a post office in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts and related material relevant to interests of Venango County residents and visitors. Through a changing exhibit area, the Museum strives to provide a quality educational and cultural experience for visitors of all ages.
HOURS
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10AM - 4PM
Wednesday 10AM - 4PM
Thursday 10AM - 4PM
Friday 10AM - 4PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Closed January - Early April.
Hours subject to change.
ADMISSION
Adults over 18: $7.00
Adults 62 and over: $5.00
Students 18 and under: $5.00
Children 5 and under: FREE
UPDATE AS OF 07/17/2020: Admission is free for all ages for a limited time thanks to a grant from the Samuel Justus Charitable Trust and Bridge Builders Community Foundations.
LOCATION
270 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2007
COVID-19 & THE MUSEUM
The Venango Museum re-opened to the public on June 17, 2020! At this time, we require all visitors to wear masks and practice safe social distancing. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented health emergency, and we’re committed to following the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and state and regional health officials.
Please check this page for updates from the Venango Museum.
FIELD TRIPS
Take your class on a field trip to the Venango Museum where learning happens everyday. Contact the Museum at (814) 676-2007 to book your field trip today!
NATIVE AMERICAN EXHIBIT
New for 2020 only - "Early Inhabitants of Northwestern Pennsylvania". Our new exhibit begins to detail the rich history of Native people in Venango County and the surrounding regions, from prehistoric cultures to the Lenape and Seneca people living in our region in the 17th and 18th centuries.