Welcome!

Museum Closed September 20th – Volunteer Appreciation Event

*NOTE The museum will be closed to the public on Sunday, Sept. 20

The museum will be closed September 20th as we honor our volunteer hosts with an appreciation reception to recognize their service, welcoming and educating our visitors.
Thank you for understanding!

Exhibits Update

Our new exhibit Remembering Revolution: Bethlehem 1776*1976*2026 looks back from our country’s 250th anniversary year to explore the stories of Bethlehem’s Revolutionary War Veterans and local celebrations of the U.S. Bicentennial Year.

More Exhibits

Fun and Frolic: Sport, Recreation, Competition and Community

​Be sure to visit the museum to take in our new Fun and Frolic exhibit. Over the years Bethlehem
residents have enjoyed all kinds of sport and recreational activities. The exhibit highlights just a
few including sledding, skating, golf, baseball and bowling.

Also, be sure to visit our many exhibits on display:
Dear Maria…Voices from the Mid-Nineteenth Century
Three Farms Dairy
Bethlehem’s One Room Schools
Rivers, Roads and Rails
Dr. Babcock’s Apothecary Cabinet
Native American Connections – the Mohican People
And other items of interest to Bethlehem history.

Now Live!

The Bethlehem Oral History Project website is online​

A great opportunity to explore our town’s rich history and learn more about the neighbors who helped shape Bethlehem.  This project is a joint effort between the Historian’s office, the BHA and the Bethlehem Public Library.

Membership Renewal 2026-2027

Renew online with Zeffy!
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Renew your 2026-27 membership today!

$20 Individual
$30 Family

Above and beyond donations always appreciated!

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