New exhibit with Ad-itude is now open!
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign!
Step back in time to see the magic behind the pitches of brand names that you might or might not remember in our "Made You Look" advertising exhibit open on the second floor of the Watson-Curtze Mansion.
Thanks to our staff Steven Mooradian, Rick Schwab and Dave Pugh for bringing this exhibit to life. Special thanks to all of our volunteers and interns for their help.
By the way, that's Dave Pugh in this photo! He created that Rudy Voss' storefront from items in our archives.
Pay What You Wish extends through March 30
Pay What You Wish for Erie County residents begins Thursday, Jan. 2.
We are the first museum to do this in the region.
Here are the details:
Through the generous underwriting of HBKS Wealth, we are going to offer the entire first quarter of the year as Pay What You Wish for all Erie County residents.
How Pay What You Wish works with us: If an Erie County resident can only afford a dollar or even less, that’s OK. They’ll have full access to the entire museum.
This offer is available during the first quarter ONLY.
This is a pilot program to stimulate local visitation and enable everyone to visit our museum. Innumerable national museums offer similar PWYW programs, but not like our entire 3-month period.
What will guests see?
Our newest exhibits include:
- Made You Look: Erie signs with plenty of history and nostalgia
- 100 Years of the Erie Zoo: it roars with memories
- Triggering History: Legacy of Erie firearms (opens in January)
In addition, our current exhibits include: the Watson-Curtze Mansion home history; Frank Lloyd Wright’s San Francisco office; Erie architecture; Story of Us; Curtze Legacy room; Winifred Watson’s childhood room; Charlotte Elizabeth Battles’ story; Eugene Iverd artwork; Lester Roesner artwork; Erie’s military history; Erie’s naval history; Erie Extension Canal; ice skating: Battle of 1812 history; a corporate identity/print advertising exhibit and much more.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, noon to 5 pm, CLOSED Mondays
Host an Event
Create the wedding or event of your dreams in a Victorian mansion or rustic farmhouse, right in Erie County! Step back in time and enjoy the natural beauty of the Hagen History Center’s grounds for your special day.
Regarded as one of the best wedding and event venues in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Hagen History Center is the perfect backdrop for a Victorian-inspired, unforgettable experience.
Located in Erie, Pa., the Hagen History Center’s West Sixth Street Campus, which includes the Watson-Curtze Mansion and the President’s Room, is conveniently located near downtown Erie, close to hotels and Bayfront attractions. The Hagen’s Girard Campus includes the Yellow House, an elegant farmhouse situated on more than 130 acres.
Upcoming Events
Pay What You Wish for Erie County residents extends to March 30
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
We are the first museum in our region to offer this opportunity.
Pay What You Wish for Erie County residents extends to March 30
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
We are the first museum in our region to offer this opportunity.
Pay What You Wish for Erie County residents extends to March 30
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
We are the first museum in our region to offer this opportunity.
Pay What You Wish for Erie County residents extends to March 30
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
We are the first museum in our region to offer this opportunity.
