Nov. 1 – March 31: Open by Appointment Only. Please call (814) 432-8350.
Parking
When visiting the DeBence please note that there is no dedicated parking lot for museum visitors. Street parking is available in the downtown area including on Liberty Street in front of the museum.
Additionally, there are a few city lots scattered throughout the downtown. There are two parking lots located behind the museum. Please note that the gravel parking lot directly behind the museum belongs to our neighbors, and museum visitors do not have permission to park there.
The paved and metered city parking lot behind the museum (directly behind the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce) is available for museum visitors to use.
Admisson
| Adults | $10.00 |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | $9.00 |
| High School and College Students | $6.00 |
| Kids 5 and Under Free | Free |
| Groups 10+ | $7.00 |
We offer $1 off all admission prices (except group rates) for Venango County residents
Hours and prices are subject to change without notice.
Plan Your Visit
Make your visit to Venango County a memorable experience! After visiting DeBence Antique Music World, take time to browse and shop in beautiful downtown Franklin and tour St. John’s Episcopal Church, home of one of only 6 full sets of Tiffany stained glass windows. Other attractions in the area include the OC&T Railroad, a trip through the valley that started the oil boom, and Drake Well Museum, dedicated to the history of the oil industry in Pennsylvania.
The Venango County Historical Society is located in the historic Egbert-Mullins-Koos House. Tour the historic home to see a glimpse of Victorian and early 20th-century life, visit our changing exhibits on local historical topics, and spend time doing research in our archive, photo collection, and research library. Tours available daily, May 1 – Dec 24, call for times, research and tours may be scheduled by appointment all year round at (814) 432-8260.
There are many other visitor opportunities available and, of course, lots of wonderful places to eat a great meal or spend the night.
For further information about the area, contact the Oil Region Alliance at 217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301 or phone (814) 677-3152; or the Chamber of Commerce.
