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    Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

    Joseph Priestley House

    The Joseph Priestley House and laboratory is an historic site that preserves and interprets the contributions and significance to American history of Joseph Priestley. As a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Chemical Landmark, the site features Priestley’s manor house with its laboratory. 

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    Joseph Priestley House

    Joseph Priestley House is the American home and laboratory of the discoverer of oxygen.

    Website

    josephpriestleyhouse.org

    Address

    472 Priestley Avenue
    Northumberland, PA 17857

    Phone

    (570) 473-9474

    Admission

    Adult: $8 
    Seniors, AAA, Veterans: $6 
    Youth (3-11): $4
    Children under 3: Free
    Active Military Duty & Immediate Family: Free

    Discounted rates for group tours by reservation.

    ​At a Glance

    Hours of Operation

    Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM