03/30/2026
We're just south of here on Rt 219. Check it out, then come back here to relax by the camp fire.
We're OPEN TOO!😀
PENN BRAD OIL MUSEUM
📍Bradford, PA
📅Opening April 2 | 9 am -3:30 pm
Open Thursday & Friday | 9 am - 4 pm; Saturday | 9 am - 2 pm
⭐Nestled in northwestern Pennsylvania’s McKean County, the Penn Brad Oil Museum offers an immersive experience into the remarkable history of the Bradford Oil Field, famously known as the world’s first billion-dollar oil field. This unique museum preserves the ingenuity, achievements, and spirit of a community that revolutionized the oil industry.
⭐What to Expect at the Museum
Step back in time to the boom days of the oil industry and explore the fascinating lives of the people who pioneered this transformative era. The museum features engaging exhibits and guided tours that bring to life the tools, techniques, and stories of the Bradford Oil Field.
⭐Exhibit Highlights
➡️Oil Lease House Tour: Walk through a carefully restored oil lease house, offering a snapshot of life for oil workers and their families in the early 1900s.
➡️Main Street Walking Tour: Explore Bradford’s National Historic District, showcasing eclectic architecture and historic buildings once home to oil industry leaders.
➡️Standard Rig: Marvel at the 72-foot tall, 1890-era Standard Rig and listen to thrilling “Wild Catting Tales” that capture the excitement of the oil boom.
➡️Unique Oil Artifacts: View fascinating tools of the trade, including yellow dogs, barkers, headache posts, hurry-up sticks, and sucker rods, that were integral to early oil production.
➡️Music Mountain: Discover the captivating history of Music Mountain and its role in the region’s oil heritage.
⭐Guided Tours by Industry Veterans
Experience the Bradford Oil Field through the eyes of those who lived it. Knowledgeable guides, including oil country veterans, provide engaging and informative tours packed with firsthand accounts and rich historical details.
⭐Admission
Adults: $6.00
Seniors: $5.00
Children 12 and under: Free
Active military and families: Free