RT Drake Well Museum and Park

Historic museum and park preserving the birthplace of the modern petroleum industry through exhibits, operating oil field machinery, historic structures, and educational displays about the development of oil production.

General Information

Hours:

April 1–October 31: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm
November 1–March 31: Friday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Fees:

Adults (12–64): $10
Seniors (65+): $8
Youth (3–11): $5
Children 2 and under: Free

Pet Policy:

Pets are permitted on outdoor grounds when leashed; pets are not allowed inside museum buildings

Closest cities with hotels:

Titusville, PA

Seasons:

Late spring through fall offers the fullest experience with operating outdoor exhibits, though the museum is open year-round with seasonal hours

Location:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=202+Museum+Lane+Titusville+PA+16354202 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA 16354

Website:

drakewell.org

How to Get There

From Titusville, PA (3 mi): Follow PA-27 and local signs toward Museum Lane, then continue directly to the museum entrance and park grounds along Oil Creek.

Overview

Drake Well Museum and Park in the Oil Creek Valley near Titusville marks where Edwin L. Drake drilled the world's first commercially successful oil well in 1859, launching the modern petroleum industry. The museum tells the story of the oil boom with exhibits, artifacts, and films, and the 240-acre grounds have a replica of the Drake Well, operating oil field machinery, and historic buildings.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Drake Well Museum and Park, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.