Museum Information

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The "Museum of Erie GE History"
Whether you're a locomotive fan or just have an interest in the history of a successful business, you'll enjoy the Museum of Erie GE History.

Established in 1993 by a committee of the GE Senior Elfuns organization, the Museum collects, safeguards and, of course, displays historical documents, data and artifacts about the GE Erie plant and the people who made it all happen.

The public is welcome - No admission charge.

Location

The Community Center, Building 1-C, GE - Transportation, Erie, enter through the Franklin Avenue gate. You will be provided directions and a visitors badge by a security officer at the gate entrance.

Summer Hours

June - September
Open every Saturday - 10AM-2PM

Winter Hours

October - May
Open the first Saturday of each month - 10AM-2PM

Special Tours of the GE Museum can be arranged by calling 814-875-2494.

Featured Displays
  • Early Erie plant history 
  • Foundry operations 
  • Direct current motor and generator department  
  • Locomotives - 1895-1995 
  • Mining and industrial locomotives 
  • Trolley equipment 
  • Apprentice memorabilia 
  • Product models 
  • Photographs 
New Displays
  • An HO gage model railroad in operation: Locomotive models represent the domestic, electric and industrial locomotive businesses. The display features Bldg. 60 (locomotive test building) and the test track. The power house, Bldg. 4, is also on display.
  • "Pictorial History" displays: Seven books of photographs reflecting various periods of time in Erie GE history, products, buildings, etc. The photos also cover early construction years and Lawrence Park in the 1913-1920 era.