The best arts & culture spots in Lackawanna County

Need a midweek brain boost? Everhart Museum is mixing natural history, art, and pop-culture fun right now with America 250: We the People, Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe, and The Office Exhibition, making it the easiest way to sneak some wonder into your Nay Aug Park stroll.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 10, 2026

Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is kicking off its new Broadway season, and this week brings The West Point Band "America 250 Concert" to set the tone. , plus NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 26, 2026

Anthracite Heritage Museum turns NEPA’s hard coal past into a living, very local story with the Anthracite People permanent exhibition, We Are Anthracite, and guided tours that connect the region’s related industries and immigrant communities to everyday life.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 24, 2026

Need a spot to finally get that hook out of your head and into the world? Mazin Studios is a recording studio that keeps it focused and bookable, and their featured artists like Fayo and Drob show the kind of vibe they’re capturing... get in there this week.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 22, 2026

If your living-room jam sessions have flatlined, Scranton Music Academy gets you back in tune with lessons for piano, voice, guitar, drums, strings and more. Expect low-pressure recitals, a smart 5-Point Family Safety Plan, the trophy-earning Musical Ladder, and unlimited makeup classes...

From the Scranton newsletter, October 16, 2026

Catlin House Museum is the Tudor Revival former home of early city financier George H. Catlin in Scranton’s Hill Section, now home to the Lackawanna Historical Society with original furnishings, walnut woodwork, stained glass, and six fireplaces.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 6, 2026

The Electric City Trolley Museum keeps Scranton’s Electric City story rolling with a deep collection of historic trolleys and artifacts at Steamtown. Peek at Project 505 too, a plan to return a classic 1929 Electromobile streetcar to service... pure local-nerd joy for kids and grownups.

From the Scranton newsletter, September 29, 2026

Take a stroll past the four massive 1840s stone blast furnaces at Scranton Iron Furnaces, the remnants of Lackawanna Iron & Steel where pig iron became T-rails and a city found its grit. It’s a quick local reset, right by Steamtown, and a perfect excuse to nerd out together.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 13, 2026