Masker Museum

The Masker Museum is a free museum at Promised Land State Park and one of the largest Civilian Conservation Corps museums in Pennsylvania. Its exhibits tell the story of the young CCC crews of Camp S-139 who rebuilt the park in the 1930s, and a second section covers the plateau's wildlife with mounted animals and a bird viewing area. It is volunteer-run, usually open Memorial Day through Labor Day and daily from early July, on Pickerel Point Road by the amphitheater.

What Is Inside

• CCC history: interactive stories, displays and artifacts about the Civilian Conservation Corps at Promised Land, whose crews built Pickerel Point Campground, the Bear Wallow cabins and much of North Shore Road.
• Natural history: mounted animals, hands-on displays about the area's natural features, children's books and field guides.
• Bird observation area, with bird feeding stations outside.
• Native plant garden at the museum.

Hours and Season

DCNR says the museum is usually open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and seven days a week from early July through Labor Day. Because volunteers staff it, opening times can vary. Call the park office at 570-676-3428 to confirm before a special trip. Admission is free.

Finding It

The museum is off Pickerel Point Road next to the amphitheater and the Pickerel Point Campground, at GPS 41.30185, -75.19357. It has ADA-accessible parking and an accessible entrance. See Parking & Directions.

Pair It With

• The Pickerel Point Campground next door, built by the same CCC crews.
• The virtual geocache trail on CCC history; pick up the brochure at the museum or park office.
• The park's CCC festival, held each August.
• The full park story on About.

Volunteer

The museum runs entirely on volunteers, and the park looks for new docents. Ask the park office if you would like to help.

Good For

• A rainy-day stop between hikes.
• Kids who like animals and anyone curious about the CCC.