National Museum of Industrial History

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

Mashed.com asked three experts on the subject to shed light on the details of these workers' everyday diet: Mike Piersa, historian for the National Museum of Industrial History; Barney Terrell, curator of collections at Rivers of Steel; and Susan Lowery, reference archivist and collections manager at Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. Read on to explore 14 foods that fueled the steelworkers who modernized America from the ground up.

Read More: https://www.mashed.com/2276513/foods-fueled-steelworkers-industrial-age/

As America's steelworkers were transforming the nation, they boosted their energy with foods such as sandwiches, roasted meats, and Eastern European dishes.

10/09/2026

Steel history comes to life at the National Museum of Industrial History! ⚙️🏭

Join us for a weekend filled with industrial history, hands-on experiences, and activities for the whole family. We hope to see you there!

📍 National Museum of Industrial History | Bethlehem, PA
📅 October 10–11

10/06/2026

🔥 See history in action during Steel Weekend at the National Museum of Industrial History!

From the tools used by steelworkers to the skills that kept Bethlehem Steel running, you’ll get a closer look at what industrial work was really like.

Join us October 10–11 for a weekend packed with demonstrations, presentations, hands-on activities, and more.

📅 October 10–11
📍 602 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA

Come experience Bethlehem’s industrial history for yourself!

10/04/2026

🔥 Step back into Bethlehem Steel’s history during Steel Weekend, happening October 10–11 at the National Museum of Industrial History!

Get up close with the machines, stories, and people that helped shape Bethlehem’s industrial past, including a closer look at the locomotives that once powered the steelworks.

From special presentations and demonstrations to hands-on activities and more, there’s plenty to explore all weekend long.

📅 October 10–11
📍 602 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA

Come experience the history of Bethlehem Steel for yourself!

09/30/2026

⚾🍺 B**r and baseball have been a part of American culture for generations!

Join us this Saturday for B**r & Baseball: An American Tradition, a lecture by Dr. John Smith exploring the historic relationship between local breweries and their hometown teams, and how national brands changed the game.

Stick around for a fun quiz at the end to see if you can match iconic b**r brands with the baseball teams they once sponsored!

📅 Saturday, October 3 @ 1PM
📍 National Museum of Industrial History

We hope to see you there!

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09/26/2026

🎥 A new lecture is now on YouTube!

Join CanMuseum.com co-founder Michael Burns as he explores the fascinating history of the can, from Napoleon’s prize and the first tin cans to the 1935 debut of the b**r can and the rise of the pull-tab.

Discover how this everyday object transformed food, manufacturing, war and everyday life.

▶️ Watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel! - https://youtu.be/voZi6zpZc5E

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09/24/2026

⚙️ Steel Weekend is coming to NMIH! ⚙️

Join us October 10–11 for our annual celebration of the history, people, and legacy of the steel industry in Bethlehem.

Throughout the weekend, experience live iron and steel demonstrations, family-friendly activities, special exhibits, guest speakers, and more. You can also see a live iron pour and even create your own design to be cast in iron! 🔥

Whether you have a connection to Bethlehem Steel or simply want to learn more about the industry that helped shape our region, there’s something to discover at Steel Weekend.

📅 October 10–11
📍 National Museum of Industrial History
602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem, PA

Come celebrate steel with us! ⚙️🏭

09/22/2026

🍺 From breweries to Nobel Prizes, yeast has played a bigger role in our lives than you might think.

Dr. Gregory Lang explores the science behind one of brewing’s most important ingredients, from how yeast creates alcohol, flavors, and aromas to how different strains are used to make ales and la**rs.

But yeast’s story doesn’t stop at b**r. Its unique properties have also made it an important tool in biological research and helped scientists better understand how life works.

🎥 Watch Dr. Lang’s full lecture now on our YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/hIJCbzw0VpY

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09/21/2026

🎒 Take learning outside the classroom! ⚙️

Bring your students to the National Museum of Industrial History for a 2-hour, hands-on field trip designed for grades K–12.

Students can explore NMIH’s galleries and artifacts with a Museum Educator through interactive discussions, S.T.E.A.M. activities, oral history, and more. Experiences can be tailored to fit your group’s learning needs.

📚 Grades K–12
⚙️ 2-hour experience
👥 5–60 students
👩‍🏫 Chaperones are free at 1 per 10 students
📅 Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

Looking for an even more hands-on experience? Add-ons like Corliss Comes Alive and Metal Melting for Kids are also available.

📧 Email [email protected] to start planning your field trip!