Baker Mansion — Attraction in Altoona

Very unique piece of local history and information. So much beauty in the architecture of the mansion and the handmade Belgium furniture. The staff/guides we had were informative and passionate about the history of the grounds and family. The 2nd floor hallway was displaying the Italian-Americans and their contributions to blair county then and now.

Our tour guides were great. The building was very busy with other groups of children and it made it hard to maintain students focus during times of other groups moving through the building as well.

The cute older lady in the basement with the gorgeous dress on was knowledgeable and adorable. We got coloring supplies on the...

I have never before encountered a ruder staff at any museum anywhere. The purpose of local historical societies is to collect and curate information on their communities for research and education. This seems to be a task that the curators here are both completely uninterested in doing and wholly unequipped to conduct. Lebanon county’s historical society is far and away superior in form, function, and customer service, and is something this organization epilepsy do well to emulate. If collections officer is recommending you to the internet for your historical research needs, it means that the museum isn’t doing its job...

Hubby and I came to Altoona to watch the Erie Seawolves play Altoona on their home field. We had planned ahead a few fun activities and among them was the Baker Museum. A staff member, Harold, gave to us a private tour as we arrived on a day the museum was closed. Such a knowledgeable and personable gentle-man with such deep respect for what makes the Baker Home come alive for visitors. Such a lovely appointed home with rich history of the beginnings of gas heat. A must see home with ever changing and extensive nationality exhibits on the upper floor! We didn’t take but this one picture as we were just so taken by all of...