National Museum of Industrial History

The mission of the National Museum of Industrial History, in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, is to forge a connection between America’s industrial past and the innovations of today by educating the public and inspiring the visionaries of tomorrow.

In doing so, we strive to:

• Inspire tomorrow’s inventors and achievers

• Showcase the global contributions of America’s industrial innovators

• Educate audiences about the transformation of America from an agrarian society to an industrial giant

• Work with public, private, and non-profit partners to attract local, regional, and national visitors to explore America’s and the Lehigh Valley’s industrial roots