Welcome to the Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum
Located in beautiful Central Pennsylvania, the Boal Estate has been in the Boal family home for over 200 years, and tells the story of America as seen through eight generations of one family. The Mansion has the original furnishings, artwork, and artifacts from around the globe belonging to the original family members.
The fourth generation, Colonel Theodore Davis Boal, called Terry, went to Europe in the 1890's and married Mathilde de Lagarde, a who inherited the Columbus Chapel and brought it to Boalsburg, PA in 1909. The estate also features the Boal Amphitheater, host to various theater acts, concerts, and craft fairs, along with beautiful lawns and gardens to host weddings and special events. Come and visit this amazing hidden gem of history!
"The closest link to Columbus in the nation" ~ PBS-TV documentary
"The only exhibit of its kind in the world." ~ Moon Travel Guide Handbook
"The only exhibit of its kind in the world." ~ Moon Travel Guide Handbook
We have a tour starting at 2pm every Wednesday through Sunday, no reservation needed.
Other tour times are available, please call Museum Director Anna Rupprecht at 724-859-5324 or email office@boalmuseum.com to make arrangements.
For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
Other tour times are available, please call Museum Director Anna Rupprecht at 724-859-5324 or email office@boalmuseum.com to make arrangements.
For more details about our tours, please click the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
Upcoming Events:
***All events & times are subject to change.
May 29: Memorial Day Festival from 10am-5pm on the Museum grounds rain or shine! We are offering half hour tours of the Armory and the Chapel throughout the event.
July 6-9 & 13-16 at 7:30pm: Holmes? The Musical, presented by the State College Community Theater in the Boal Barn Playhouse
July 8 from 12-6pm: Celtic Festival, Acoustic Brew in the Boal Amphitheater & Great Room
August 5 from 10am-2pm: Happy Valley Kids Expo on the Museum grounds
August 10-12 at 7:30pm: Blitz Sisters presented by the State College Community Theater in the Boal Barn Playhouse
August 20 at 11am & 1pm & August 24 at 9:00 & 11am: Centred Outdoors Nature History Hike on the Boal Estate trails
August 23 from 6-8pm: Centred Outdoors Yoga Program in the Barn parking area near trail entries
August 26 at 7pm: Play Music on Yer Porch Day with Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, Acoustic Brew in the Boal Amphitheater
July 6-9 & 13-16 at 7:30pm: Holmes? The Musical, presented by the State College Community Theater in the Boal Barn Playhouse
July 8 from 12-6pm: Celtic Festival, Acoustic Brew in the Boal Amphitheater & Great Room
August 5 from 10am-2pm: Happy Valley Kids Expo on the Museum grounds
August 10-12 at 7:30pm: Blitz Sisters presented by the State College Community Theater in the Boal Barn Playhouse
August 20 at 11am & 1pm & August 24 at 9:00 & 11am: Centred Outdoors Nature History Hike on the Boal Estate trails
August 23 from 6-8pm: Centred Outdoors Yoga Program in the Barn parking area near trail entries
August 26 at 7pm: Play Music on Yer Porch Day with Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, Acoustic Brew in the Boal Amphitheater
*** Click on 'Events at the Museum' tab for tickets, details, and more exciting things coming to the Boal Mansion!