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Membership Directory

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Individual Members:
For more information on each member's institution, click on the member's name.

  • Phyllis Ashworth

  • Stephen Bonadies

  • Debbie Bowman -- Cincinnati Art Museum

    • See the listing for Cincinnati Art Museum under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Margaret Brooks -- Granville Historical Society

  • Betty Bryan

  • Patricia Catron

  • David Cousins

  • Thomas Culbertson -- Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

    • See the listing for Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Debbie David -- Sauder Village

  • Valence Davillier -- Great Lakes Science Center

    • See the listing for Great Lakes Science Center under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Rita Deedrick -- COSI Columbus

    • See the listing for COSI Columbus under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Marge Dembowski -- Wildwood Manor House

    • Wildwood Manor House
      General Information:
      5100 W. Central Ave.
      Toledo, OH 43615
      Phone: 419.3533050
      Fax: 419.535.3053
      www.metroparkstoledo.com/index.html
      Director: Marge Dembowski

  • Roselia Deters Verhoff -- Putnam County Historical Society

  • Rita Doyle-Smith

  • Janice Driesbach -- Dayton Art Institute

    • See the listing for Dayton Art Institute under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Lisa Egan -- Historic Southwest Ohio, Inc.

    • See the listing for Historic Southwest Ohio, Inc. under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Kathleen Fernandez -- North Canton Heritage Society

  • Patrick Finan -- McKinley Memorial Library/Museum

  • Vic Fleischer -- University of Akron

    • University of Akron
      General Information:
      302 Buchtel Common
      Akron, OH 44325
      www.uakron.edu

  • John Fleming -- Cincinnati Museum Center

    • See the listing for Cincinnati Museum Center under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Samantha Fryberger -- Dunham Tavern Museum

  • Nina Gibans

  • Dale Gnidovec -- Orton Geological Museum

  • Mary Gray -- Riffe Gallery (Ohio Art Council)

  • Linda Grimes 

  • Barbara Hammond -- Cincinnati Fire Museum Association

    • Cincinnati Fire Museum Association
      General Information:
      315 W. Court St.
      Cincinnati, OH 45202
      Phone: 513.621.5553
      www.cincyfiremuseum.com
      Director: Barbara Hammond

  • Nancy Hampson

  • Dennis Harrington -- Cincinnati Arts Association

    • See the listing for Alice F. & Harris K. Weston Art Gallery (CAC) for more information.

  • Mark Heppner

  • Bette Lou Higgins -- Eden Valley Enterprises

  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
      General Information:
      16062 State Route 104
      Chillicothe, OH 45601
      Phone: 740.774.1126
      Fax: 740.774.1140
      Email: hocu_interpretation@nps.gov
      www.nps.gov/hocu
      Director: Dean Alexander 

  • Robb Hyde -- Wayne Center for the Arts

    • Wayne Center for the Arts
      General Information:
      237 South Walnut St.
      Wooster, OH 44691
      Phone:330.264.2787
      www.wayneartscenter.org
      Director: Robb Hyde

  • Anne Jantzen -- Chrisholm Historic Farmstead

  • Mitchell Kahan -- Akron Art Museum

    • See listing for Akron Art Museum under Institutional Members for more information

  • Nancy Kleinhenz -- Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

    • See listing for Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center under Institutional Members for more information

  • Melinda Knapp -- Columbus Museum of Art

    • See listing for Columbus Museum of Art under Institutional Members for more information

  • E.J. Koestner

  • Brady Kress -- Dayton History

    • Dayton History
      General Information      :
      Dayton History at Carillon Park
      1000 Carillon Blvd.
      Dayton, OH 45409
      Phone: 937.293.2841
      Fax: 937.293.5798
      http://www.daytonhistory.org
      Director: Brady Kress

  • Mary Krohmer -- Lake View Cemetery

  • Richard Kudner -- Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor, Inc.

  • Vimal Kumar -- Eleutheros Cooke House & Old House Guild

    • Eleutheros Cooke House & Old House Guild
      General Information:
      1415 Columbus Ave.
      Sandusky, OH 44870
      Phone: 419.627.0640
      www.ohiohistory.org/places/cooke
      Director: Vimal Kumar

  • John Laczko -- Fairport Harbor Historical Society

  • Eric M. Lee, Ph. D. -- Taft Museum of Art

    • See listing for Taft Museum of Art under Institutional Members for more information. 

  • Dorothea Lofquist -- Ohio Veterans Home Museum

    • Ohio Veterans Home Museum
      General Information:
      3416 Columbus Ave.
      Sandusky. OH 44870
      Phone: 419.625.2454 

  • Christie Lucco -- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

    • See listing for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Walter Ludwig -- National Heisey Glass Museum

  • Jane MacKnight -- Cincinnati Museum Center

    • See the listing for Cincinnati Museum Center under Institutional Members for more information. 

  • Gary Madrzykowski -- The Olander Park System

    • The Olander Park System
      General Information:
      6930 Sylvania Ave.
      Sylvania Ohio, 43560
      Phone:  419.882.8313
      Fax: 419.885.4237
      Email: olanderpk@sey.org
      www.olanderpk.com
      Director: Gary Madrzykowski

  • Gale Martin -- Marion County Historical Society

  • John Mattox -- Underground Railroad Federation

  • Cathy Mayhugh -- Fitton Center for Creative Arts

    • Fitton Center for Creative Arts
      General Information:
      101 South Monument Ave.
      Hamilton, OH 45011
      Phone: 513.863.8873
      Fax: 513.863.8865
       www.fittoncenter.org. 

  • Mark Mederski -- Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

  • Gary Meek -- Flesh Public Library Local History Department

    • Flesh Public Library Local History Department
      General Information:
      124 West Greene Street
      Piqua, OH 45356
      Phone: 937.773.6753
      Fax: 937.773.5981
      www.youseemore.com/piqua  

  • Luke Messinger -- Dawes Arboretum

    • See listing for Dawes Arboretum under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Timothy Motz -- Toledo Museum of Art

    • See listing for Toledo Museum of Art under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Cecilia Mushenheim -- Marian Library-University of Dayton

    • The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute-UD
      General Information:
      300 College Park
      PO Box 1390
      Dayton, OH 45469
      Phone: 937.229.4294
      Fax: 937.229.4258
      www.udayton.edu/mary
      Director: Johann Roten, S.M. 

  • Rick Musselman -- Carriage Hill Metro Park Farm

    • Carriage Hill Metro Park Farm
      General Information:
      7800 E Shull Rd.
      Dayton, OH 45425
      Phone: 937.879.0461
      Fax: 937.879.8904
      www.metroparks.org     

  • Erin Murray

    • See listing for Cleveland Museum of Art under Institutional Members for more information

  • James Painting -- Ashton House Museum

  • Julie Parke -- Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    • See listing for Decorative Arts Center of Ohio under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Gale Peterson -- Ohio Humanities Council

  • Margaret Piatt -- Piatt Castles Co, Inc.

    • Piatt Castles Co., Inc.
      General Information:
      Piatt Castles
      10051 Twp. Rd. 47
       P.O. Box 497
      West Liberty, OH 43357
      Phone: 937.465.2821
      Fax: 937.465.7774
      Email: macochee@logan.net
      www.piattcastles.org

  • Mary Rhodes -- National First Ladies Library

    • See the listing for National First Ladies Library under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Ruby Rogers -- Cincinnati Museum Center

    • See the listing for Cincinnati Museum Center under Institutional Members for more information. 

  • Timothy Rub -- Cleveland Museum of Art

    • See the listing for Cleveland Museum of Art under Institutional Members for more information. 

  • Maegen Ruggiero

  • Vicki Searles -- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

  • Christine Shearer

  • Lynne Shuman -- The Castle

    • The Castle
      General Information:
      418 Fourth St.
      Marietta, OH 45750
      Phone: 740.373.4180
      Fax: 740.373.4233
      www.mariettacastle.org
      Director: Lynne Shuman 

  • Katherine Solender

  • Janet Stephenson -- Lakeside Heritage Society, Inc.

  • William Talbot

  • David Taylor

  • Cassandra Tellier -- Schumacher Gallery

  • Jan Thaler -- French Art Colony

    • See listing for French Art Colony under Institutional Members for more information.

  • Jennie Vasarhelyi -- Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    • Cuyahoga Valley National Park
      General Information:
      15610 Vaughn Rd.
      Brecksville, OH 44141
      Phone: 440.546.5990
      Fax: 440.546.5989
      Email: cuva_info@nps.gov
      Director: John P. Debo, Jr.

  • Andrew Verhoff -- Campus Martius/Ohio River Museums

  • Rebecca Vidourek -- Cincinnati Art Museum

    • See listing for Cincinnati Art Museum under Institutional Members for more information

  • Judith When -- National Museum of the USAF

    • National Museum of the USAF
      General Information:
      1100 Spaatz St.
      Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH 44308
      Phone: 937.255.3286
      Fax: 937.255.3910
       www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/index.htm

  • Kathleen Wieschaus

  • William Howard Taft National Historic Site

  • Marcelle Wilson -- Aurora Historical Society

  • Katy Wood -- Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Museum

  • Jay Wuebbold -- Supreme Court Visitor Education Center

    • Supreme Court Visitor Education Center
      General Information:
      65 South Front Street
      Columbus, OH 43215
      Phone: 614.387.9223
      www.ohiojudicialcenter.gov  

  • Dean Zimmerman

Institutional Members:
For more information on each institution, click on the member's name.

  • Akron Art Museum

    • General Information:
             1 South High
      Akron, OH 44308
      Phone: 330.376.9185
      Fax: 330.376.1180
      Email: mail@akronartmuseum.org
      www.akronartmuseum.org
      Director: Mitchell Kahan          

    • Institution Description: Providing visitors an intimate setting for learning and discovery, the Akron Art Museum is a world-class institution showcasing regional, national and international artwork created since 1850.

      • Date Established: 1922

    •  Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $7.00; Students (with ID)/Seniors (65+) $5.00; Adults with tour (15 minimum) $6.00; Students with school tour/Children under 12 (with adult)/Members—Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 am.-9:00 p.m. Closed Monday and on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
         

  • Akron Zoological Park

    • General Information:
      500 Edgewood Ave.
      Akron, OH 44307
      Phone: 330.375.2550
      Fax: 330.375.2575
      www.akronzoo.org
      Director: L. Patricia Simmons 

    • Institution Description: Experience an intimate encounter with over 400 animals from around the world. Visit Tiger Valley, Penguin Point and the Wild Prairie. Train rides, pony rides and feeding farm animals give visitors plenty to do and lots to see

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $9.00; Senior $7.00; Children (ages 2-14) $5.50; Group rate $4.00; Members—Free. Non-member parking $2.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Winter Season: November – April 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Summer Season: May – October 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
         

  • Allen County Museum

    • General Information:
      620 W. Market St.
      Lima, OH 45801
      Phone: 419.222.9426
      Email:       acmuseum@wcoil.com
      www.allencountymuseum.org
      Director: Patricia Smith

    • Institution Description: The Allen County Museum campus includes the main Museum (including the Children’s Discovery Center), the 1893 Victorian MacDonell House, log house, John H. Keller Railroad Archives, Shay Locomotive display, and the Elizabeth M. MacDonell Memorial Library.  Group tours and school field trips are welcome.
      Date Established: 1909

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Suggested donation $5 Adults

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and Holidays.
         

  • Alice F. & Harris K. Weston Art Gallery (Cincinnati Arts Association)

    • General Information:
      650 Walnut St.
      Cincinnati, OH 45202
      Phone: 5113.977.4165
      Fax: 513.977.4182
      Email: westonartgallery@cincinnatiarts.org
      www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston
      Director: Dennis Harrington

    • Institution Description: The Weston Art Gallery’s mission is to present and support the visual arts of the Tri-state region through exhibitions and special programs. Its objectives are to foster an awareness and appreciation of the visual arts among area residents; encourage attendance at local arts institutions by providing a downtown exhibition venue; cooperate with area arts institutions and private collectors in the presentation of collections and exhibitions; and support the development of professional and emerging artists of the region.
      Date Established: 1995 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Suggested donation $1

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

    • Other Institutional Services:
      Gallery and Media Library—contains catalogues, books, audio and video pertaining to artists who have exhibited at the Weston. Viewed by appointment; Artist Resource Center; Accessible online archive of Weston exhibitions—From year 2000-Present
       

  • Artists Archives of the Western Reserve

    • General Information:
      1834 E. 123rd St.
      Cleveland, OH 44106
      Phone: 216.721.9020
      Fax: 216.721.8520
      Email: aawrnews@artistsarchives.org
      www.artistsarchives.org
      Director: Andrea Lasko             

    • Institution Description: The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve preserves and stores works of art created by visual artists for the benefit of the public. An ongoing history of the arts of the region is maintained through research and exhibition programs, promoting and preserving this cultural heritage.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.
         

  • Ashtabula Marine Museum

    • General Information:
      1071 Walnut Blvd.
      PO Box 1546
      Ashtabula, OH 44005
      Phone: 440.964.6847
      Email: bobanne@alltel.net
      www.ashtabulamarinemuseum.org
      Director: Elizabeth Carnegie 

    • Institution Description: Housed in the former residence of the lighthouse keepers and the Coast Guard Chief, built in 1871, the museum contains models; paintings; marine artifacts; photos of early Ashtabula Harbor, ore boats and tugs; miniature hand-made, working brass tools; and the world’s only working scale model of a Hulett ore unloading machine. The Museum offers an expansive view of Ashtabula Harbor.
      Date Established: June 1984

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $4; Children 6-16 $3; Under 6 years, free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day –August: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; September: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: The Museum will open a Library in 2008.
       

  • Athens County Historical Society & Museum

    • General Information:
      65 N. Court St.
      Athens, OH 45701
      Phone: 740.592.2280
      Email: director@athenshistory.org
      www.athenshistory.org
      Director: Kelee Riesbeck

    • Institution Description: A county museum that seeks to preserve and promote the history, culture and heritage of Athens County through the use of displays, public presentations, and educational programs:

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
         

  • Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm

    • General Information:
      1000 Aullwood Dr.,
      Dayton, OH 45414
      Phone:  937.890.7360
      Fax: 937.890.2382
      http://aullwood.center.audubon.org
      Director: Charity Krueger                    

    • Institution Description: Aullwood is a founding member of the Audubon Centers Network and one of the Midwest's first nature centers. Six miles of walking trails wind through prairie, woods, meadows and farmland. The Marie S. Aull Education Center is filled with hands-on exhibits in two discovery rooms. At Aullwood's organic farm, visitors enjoy livestock, gardens, cropland and exhibits. 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $4.00; Children (2-18) $2.00; Children under two—free. Members of Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society receive free admission with membership card. Special events sometimes have different fees; call first to check 

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed on most school holidays.
         

  • Bedford Historical Society

    • General Information:
      30 South Park St.
      PO Box 46282
      Bedford, OH 44146
      Phone: 440.232.0796
      Fax: 440.439.5988
      www.bedfordohio.com/history
      Director: Janet Caldwell 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Thursday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Second Sunday of every month 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Betts House Research Center

    • General Information:
      416 Clark St.
      Cincinnati, OH 45203
      Phone: 513.6651.0734
      www.bettshouse.org
      Director: J. Duncan Muir

    • Institution Description: The Betts house is an 1804 brick farmhouse still in its original location, which has become the very urban Betts-Longworth Historic District. The museum displays exhibits focusing on the Building Arts.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: $2 per person

      • Days/Hours of Operation: By appointment only.
         

  • BGSU Fine Arts Center Galleries

    • General Information:
      1303 Fine Arts Center
      Bowling Green State University
      Bowling Green, OH 43403-0204
      Phone: 419.372.8525
      www.gallery.bgsu.edu
      Director: Jacqueline Nathan

    • Institution Description: The Bowling Green State University Fine Arts Center Galleries Program contributes to the enrichment of the broader area community while supporting the academic mission of the University. Twelve to fourteen exhibitions are produced each year with the goals of stimulating and educating artists and art audiences, communicating ideas, and promoting the vitality and significance of the arts. These include challenging contemporary art by nationally recognized artists as well as faculty and student shows. Political, social and cultural themes are examined via artist presentations and written materials. The Gallery Program is committed to meeting the highest professional standards in all of its activities.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

    • General Information:
      2600 DeWeese Parkway
      Dayton, OH 45414
      Phone: 937.275.7431
      Fax: 937.275.5811
      Email: info@boonshoftmuseum.org
      www.boonshoftmuseum.org
      Director: Mark Meister

    • Institution Description: The Boonshoft Museum offers nearly 90,000 square feet of interactive exhibits for a family audience. Attractions include a live animal zoo, planetarium, Science Central, Ecotrek and Mead Tree house.
      Date Established: 1958

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $8.50; Seniors $7.00; Children (2-12) $7.00; Under 2-free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; 3rd Tuesday of each month: open until 8:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Public and school programs are available. Traveling national exhibits and special events hosted throughout the year. The museum holds observatory and laser shows the 3rd Friday evening of each month.
       

  • Brimfield Memorial House Association/ Kelso House Museum

    • General Information:
      4158 State Route 43
      Brimfield, OH
      PO Box 1231
      Kent, OH 44240
      Phone: 330.673.1058
      Fax: 330.673.1058
      Email: kelsohouse1@aol.com
      www.kelsohouse.org
      Curator: Judi Allen

    • Institution Description: The Association restores and maintains the historic Brimfield house as a public museum, principally concerned with Brimfield township history.
      Date Established: 1963

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: General Admission: Free (there may be charges for special events)

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Thursdays and Saturdays: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Individual guided tours, guided group tours with advanced reservations. November-April – monthly grade school program. January-April – Adult lecture series
       

  • Brooklyn Historical Society Museum

    • General Information:
      4442 Ridge Rd.
      PO Box 44422
      Brooklyn, OH 44144
      Phone: 216.749.2804
      Director: Barbara Stepic

    • Institution Description: A small, local history museum located in a 1929 house with perennial and herb garden, specialized local school tours, gift shop, items by members, quilting, rug loom and crafters. An additional four rooms are dedicated to turn-of-the-century items.
      Date Established: Society, 1970; Museum, 1973

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tours by appointment.

    • Other Institutional Services: Local Area History Resources—Brooklyn School History (yearbooks, etc.); Voting records.
       

  • Butler Institute of American Art

    • General Information:
      524 Wick Ave.
      Youngstown, OH 44501
      Phone: 330.743.1711
      Email: info@butlerart.com
      www.bulterart.com                  
      Director: Louis Zona                

    • Institution Description: The Butler has been called America's Museum. This designation pays tribute not only to the Butler's premier collection of American art, but also to the rich history of this pioneer American art museum. Within the galleries of this historic landmark are works created by this nation's most distinguished artists. To walk through the Butler galleries is to walk through the history of America.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Closed Monday and major holidays
         

  • Canton Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      1001 Market Ave. North
      Canton, OH 44702
      Phone: 330.453.7666
      Fax: 330.453.1034
      www.cantonart.org
      Director: M.J. Albacete

    • Institution Description: The Canton Museum of Art is Stark County’s home for art. The galleries and classrooms welcome all to experience art first-hand through the touring and permanent collection exhibits, and the studio art classes and workshops. The Permanent Collection focuses on 19th and 20th Century American watercolors and works on paper, and contemporary ceramics. After more than seventy-two years as a home for art, the Canton Museum of Art remains a strong, vibrant and essential part of the community.
      Date Established: 1935 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $4; Children/Seniors $2.50

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: The Art Library is available to members and local educators.
       

  • Carroll County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      PO Box 174
      Carrollton, OH 44615
      Phone: 330.627.3345
      Email: tkonst@hotmail.com
      http://www.carrollcountyohio.com/history/index.htm

    • Institution Description: Today, the Algonquin Mill Farm Complex is comprised of the Mill, farm house, several barns and storage buildings, craft building and farm museum, several reconstructed log houses and an award winning arboretum. The steam powered flouring mill produces stone ground flours and corn meal for sale to the public. Both the Mill and McCook House are listed in the National Register of Historic Sites.
      Date Established: August 1963

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Friday, Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. For groups of 12 or more, please call for reservations.
         

  • Centerville-Washington Township Historical Society

    • General Information:
      89 W. Franklin St.
      Centerville, OH 45459
      Phone: 937.291.2223
      Fax: 937.432.9296
      Email: cwths@sbcglobal.net
      www.mvcc.net/centerville/histsoc
      Director: Vickie Bondi

    • Institution Description: Historical Society with three stone buildings from early 1800’s. Two buildings consist of museum space and administrative offices. The third is a research and collection center.
      Date Established: May, 1966

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Education research center; guided museum tours; monthly speaker series. The society has published 22 books and has recorded almost 200 oral history interviews, which are shown on the local cable channel every month.
       

  • Central Mutual Insurance Co. Fire Museum

    • General Information:
      800 S. Washington St.
      PO Box 351
      Van Wert, OH 45891
      Phone: 419.238.1010
      Fax: 800.736.7026
      http://www.central-insurance.com/docs/museum.htm

    • Institution Description: F. W. "Bill" Purmort, Jr., President of Central from 1964 to 1994, first took an interest in collecting fire equipment in 1969. Bill was particularly proud of Central's heritage with a deep respect for the past. He gradually built Central's museum into one of the finest privately owned collections in the U.S. The museum is dedicated to the ingenuity and pioneer spirit of those who came before us. Much of the equipment on display is part of our local history and was actually used in Van Wert.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: The  third Friday of each month: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. or by appointment.
         

  • Central Ohio Fire Museum

    • General Information:
      260 N. 4th Street
      Columbus, OH 43215
      Phone: 614.464.4099
      Fax: 614.464.4004
      Email: cofmuseum@aol.com
      www.centralohiofiremuseum.com

    • Institution Description: Housed in an authentically restored 1908 former Columbus fire engine house, the apparatus floor displays include antique hand-drawn, horse-drawn, and early motorized fire apparatus, and the Nationwide Insurance collection of fire marks and other fire memorabilia. The horse barn contains fire prevention educational displays.
      Date Established: 1982

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $5; Students/Children $3

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
         

  • Cincinnati Art Museum

    • General Information
      953 Eden Park Drive
      Cincinnati, OH 45202
      Phone: 513.721.ARTS
      www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
      Director: Aaron Betsky

    • Institution Description: At the Cincinnati Art Museum, visitors sample 6,000 years of world art. In addition to the art of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, there are extensive galleries of Near and Far Eastern art, Native American and African art and Cincinnati art and artists. The painting collection includes works by European old masters as well as 20th century works. The American collection holds works by major artists.
      Date Established: 1881

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free General Admission, Special exhibition fees may apply.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Open until 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays; Closed Mondays.

    • Other Institutional Services: Library; Resource Center; Terrace Café; Museum Shop.
       

  • Cincinnati Historical Society Library

    • General Information:
      1301 Western Ave.
      Cincinnati, OH 45203
      Phone: 513.287.7000
      Fax: 513.287.7095
      www.cincymuseum.org

    • Institution Description: Since its founding in 1831 as the library of the Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio, the society has been collecting and preserving materials relating to the greater Cincinnati area, the state of Ohio and the Old Northwest Territory. Today, it houses one of the most significant regional history collections in the United States. A detailed listing of history collection holdings is available in the online Collections Catalog.
      Date Established: 1831

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Sundays and major, national holidays. 
         

  • Cincinnati Museum Center

    • General Information:
      1301 Western Ave.
      Cincinnati, OH 45203
      Phone: 513.287.7000
      www.cincymuseum.org
      Director: Douglass McDonald

    • Institution Description: Cincinnati’s magnificent art deco style railroad terminal building is now the home of Cincinnati Museum Center. There are three museums in one: The Cincinnati History Museum—with the Cincinnati Historical Society Library, the Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. The center also holds the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater.
      Date Established: Cincinnati Museum of Natural History 1819; Cincinnati Historical Society 1860; Cincinnati Museum Center 1995

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $6.75; Seniors (60+) $5.75; Children (3-12) $4.75; Toddler Pass (1-2 years old) $3.75

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas Eve 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
         

  • Cleveland Artists Foundation

    • General Information:
       17801 Detroit Avenue
      Lakewood, OH 44107-3413
      Phone: 216.227.9507
      Fax: 216.228.6050
      www.clevelandartists.org 
      Director: Lauren Hansgen

    • Institution Description: CAF's mission of preserving, exhibiting, actively collecting, and researching the artistic heritage of Northeast Ohio focused primarily on a group of artists known as the "Cleveland School" who were active from 1900-1950. Over the past several years, CAF has broadened its historical scope to integrate the contributions of artists who were active before and since the "Cleveland School." In particular, CAF now devotes attention to the achievements of the most significant artists in Northeast Ohio whose period of productivity has encompassed all or part of the past 50 years.
      Date Established: 1984

    • Hours:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Summer Hours (June 8-September 1) Tuesday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Cleveland Botanical Garden

    • General Information:
      11030 East Boulevard
      Cleveland, Ohio 44106
      Phone: 216.721.1600
      Fax: 216.721.2056
      Email: info@cbgarden.org
      www.cbgarden.org
      Director: Natalie Ronayne 

    • Institution Description: Cleveland Botanical Garden's mission is grounded in the belief that quality-of-life can be improved through a better understanding of the interdependence of plants, people, and the environment. Perhaps the most significant challenge for the 21st Century is to find innovative ways to educate people about the importance of the environment and motivate responsible behavior that ensures a healthy future for all life on earth. Cleveland Botanical Garden is poised to make a significant impact--regionally and globally--on issues of environmental stewardship and sustainable community development.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $7.50; Groups of 15 or more $5.50; Children (3-12) $3.00; Children 3 and under—Free.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00pm; Open until 9:00 pm on Wednesdays Memorial Day through Labor Day; Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
         

  • Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society

    • General Information:
      1301 E 9th St # 2
      Cleveland, OH 44114
      Phone: 216.523.3900
      Email: magyarmuzeum@hotmail.com
      www.jcu.edu
      Director: Steve Szappanos

    • Institution Description: The Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society's mission is to preserve Hungarian  culture and the experience of Hungarians in Northeast Ohio, so that others, now and in the future, can draw upon its collection for education, inspiration, and enrichment.  To carry out its mission, the Society operates a museum and a library as a center for Hungarian historical, cultural and artistic exhibitions, and sponsors educational and research activities.  

    • Hours:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Thursday, Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Research library
       

  • Cleveland Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      11150 East Blvd.
      Cleveland, OH 44106
      Phone: 216.421.7340
      Fax: 216.421.0411
      Email: info@clevelandart.org
      www.clevelandart.org
      Director: Timothy Rub 

    • Institution Description: One of this nation’s great art museums, the Cleveland Museum of Art is known for the exceptional quality and breadth of its collections ranging over 5,000 years-from ancient Egyptian statues to Renaissance armor to modern art. It’s Asian and Art of Ancient Americas collections are among the finest in North America.
      Date Established: 1913

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Closed major holidays.

    • Other Institutional Services: Art Research Library
       

  • Cleveland Museum of Natural History

    • General Information:
      1 Wade Oval Dr.
      Cleveland, OH 44106
      Phone: 216.231.4600
      Fax: 216.231.5919
      www.cmnh.org
      Director: Bruce Latimer

    • Institution Description: From awesome dinosaurs and exotic cultures to rare diamonds and distant planets, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is the place to discover the nature of your universe. The museum is friendly, relaxing, enjoyable and educational with just the right blend of traditional natural history galleries and space-age interactive areas. A Cleveland must-see at a value price! 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $9.00; Students/Seniors/Children (7-18) $7.00; $6.00; Children (3-6)

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Open until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
         

  • Cleveland Police Historical Society

    • General Information:
      1300 Ontario St.
      Cleveland, OH 44113
      Phone: 216.623.5055
      Fax: 216.623.5145
      Email: museum@clevelandpolicemuseum.org
      www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org
      Curator: Allen J. Coates

    • Institution Description: The CPHS operates the Cleveland Police Museum, which documents the history of the Cleveland Division of Police from its inception in 1866.
      Date Established: 1983

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Resource Center
       

  • Clinton County Historical Society and Museum

    • General Information:
      149 E. Locust St.
      Wilmington, OH 45117
      Phone: 937.382.4684
      Fax: 937.382.5634
      Email: cchs@core.com
      www.clintoncountyhistory.org
      Director: Kay Fisher

    • Institution Description: The goal of the Clinton County Historical Society is to encourage community involvement in the preservation, education and promotion of Clinton County history and genealogy for the benefit of present and future generations.
      Date Established: 1948

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: $5.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: History Center with genealogy and research library; two touring museums; education lectures; special exhibits.
       

  • Columbus Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      480 East Broad St.
      Columbus, OH 43215
      Phone: 614.221.6801
      Fax: 216.221.0226
      Email: info@cmaohio.org
      www.columbusmuseum.org
      Director: Nannette V. Maciejunes

    • Institution Description: The Columbus Museum of Art houses an outstanding collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century American and European modern art. This collection includes major works by Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Hopper and O’Keeffe and spectacular examples of Impressionism, German Expressionism and Cubism. Also recognized for extraordinary regional collections, the Museum boasts the largest public collection of woodcarvings by Columbus folk artist Elijah Pierce as well as the world’s largest repository of paintings and lithographs by Columbus native George Bellows, who is widely regarded as the finest American artist of his generation.
      Date Established: 1878

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $6.00; Seniors/Students $4; Free for children 5 and under. Special exhibition admission is: Adults $10.00; Seniors/Students $8; Children (6-17) $5.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Closed Mondays.

    • Other Institutional Services: In 2001, a collection titled The Photo League—consisting of 170 photographs by 69 artists--was acquired. In 2005, the museum acquired more than 400 works from the Philip and Suzanne Schiller Collection of American Social Commentary Art 1930-1970.
       

  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

    • General Information:
      9990 Riverside Dr.
      PO Box 400
      Powell, OH 43065
      Phone: 614.645.3550
      www.colszoo.org
      Director: Gerald Borin 

    • Institution Description: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a fascinating and fun 400 acres of animal exhibits, naturalistic wildlife habitats, picnic and recreational areas. An accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the third largest municipally owned Zoo in North America, the Columbus Zoo is renowned the world over for its contributions to the preservation of wildlife. In 1956 it was the site of the first gorilla born in captivity. 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $10.00; Senior (60+) $8.00; Children (2-11) $6.00; Children under 2—Free. Parking $5.00.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Labor Day-Memorial day: Daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Memorial Day-Labor Day: Daily 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
         

  • COSI Columbus

    • General Information:
      333 West Broad St.
      Columbus, OH 43215
      Phone: 614.228.2674
      www.cosi.org
      Director: David E. Chesebrough, Ed.D.

    • Institution Description: COSI Columbus is among the country’s most highly respected science centers. For 43 years, COSI has empowered more than 18 million visitors by helping each to find their true learning potential. COSI features interactive, discovery-based and themed exhibit areas. The 7-story Extreme Screen Theater, Big Science Park, the world’s only high-wire unicycle, a restaurant and a shop.

    • Date Established: 1964 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $12.00; Seniors $10.00; Children (2-12) $7.00; Extreme Screen ticket $7.50

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesdays-Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    • Other Institutional Services: Outreach programs; Early Childhood programs; Family Workshops; Electronic/distance Learning; After-school programs; Mentor programs; Summer camps; Overnight programs; Teacher Professional Development.
       

  • Cowan Pottery Museum

    • General Information:
      1600 Hampton Rd.
      Rocky River, OH 44116
      Phone: 440.333.7610
      Fax: 440.333.4184
      Email: c.jacobs@rrpl.org
      www.rrpl.org/rrpl_cowan.stm
      Director: John Lonsak

    • Institution Description: The Cowan Pottery Museum has exhibits located throughout the Rocky River Public Library. It is American art pottery that was produced in Lakewood, Ohio from 1912 to 1917 and in Rocky River, Ohio from 1919-1932. The products of the Cowan Studio have gained significant interest and value both locally and nationally since then, but never as fast as they have since the opening of the museum. A recently completed library renovation project has added enhanced exhibit space for the Cowan Pottery Museum.
      Date Established: 1978

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sundays during the school year 1:00 p.m.-*5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Tours; Reference services; Annual symposium. 
       

  • Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum

    • General Information:
      1775 Main St.
      PO Box 236
      Peninsula, OH 44264
      Phone: 330.657.2892
      Fax: 330.657.2311
      Email: info@peninsulalibrary.org
      www.peninsulalibrary.org
      Director: Randolph S. Bergdorf

    • Institution Description: The Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum is a branch of the Peninsula Library and Historical Society organized for the purpose of interpreting and promoting the area’s history through permanent and special exhibits. The museum is housed on the second floor of the historic Boston Township Hall which was built in 1887 as the Peninsula High School.
      Date Established: 1999

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and by special arrangement.
         

  • Dawes Arboretum

    • General Information:
      777 Jacksontown Rd.
      Newark, OH 43056
      Phone: 740.323.2355
      Fax: 740.3232937
      Email: information@dawesarb.org
      www.dawesarb.org
      Director: Luke Messinger

    • Institution Description: Nearly 2,000 acres of trees and shrubs, the Arboretum is dedicated to increasing the love and knowledge of trees and shrubs through horticulture, history and natural history.
      Date Established: 1929

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Open daily from dawn until dusk.
         

  • Dayton Art Institute

    • General Information:
      456 Belmonte Park North
      Dayton, OH 45405
      Phone: 937.223.5277
      Fax: 937.223.3140
      Email: info@daytonartinstitute.org
      www.daytonartinstitute.org
      Director: David Brigham

    • Institution Description: Since its founding in 1919, the Dayton Art Institute has built an encyclopedic collection that contains more than 26,000 objects and which spans some 5,000 years of art history. The collection has major strengths in the following areas: contemporary painting and European baroque painting, and Far Eastern Art.
      Date Established: 1919 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free General Admission; Special exhibition fee charged.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

    • Other Institutional Services: 32,000 Volume reference library and architectural books for on premise use; reading room; 500 seat auditorium; conference and meeting space; classrooms; books, reproductions, jewelry and sculpture for sale. Institution also offers: Guided tours; Lectures; Gallery talks; Concerts; Formally organized education programs; docent program; participatory gallery; permanent, temporary and traveling exhibitions; Annual Oktoberfest; Annual Art Ball.
       

  • Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    • General Information:
       145 East Main Street
      Lancaster, Ohio
      Phone: 740.681.1423
      Fax: 740.681.2713
      http://www.decartsohio.org
      Director: Julie Parke

    • Institution Description: The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is a statewide organization that fosters knowledge, enjoyment, and appreciation of the decorative arts and celebrates the architecture and heritage of the Reese-Peters House. The Center provides exhibitions, public programs, art classes and workshops for all ages, and a focus for research and communication about the decorative arts of Ohio.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free, Donations Accepted. A fee will be charged for groups of 10 or more. Please call to schedule a group.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
         

  • Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum

    • General Information:
      65323 Highland Hills Road
      Cambridge, OH 43725
      Phone: 740.432.2626
      Email: degmus@clovernet.net
       www.degenhartglass.com

    • Institution Description: The Degenhart Paperweight and Glass Museum in Cambridge displays the collection of Elizabeth Degenhart—the former owner of the Crystal Art Glass Company. The museum displays Degenhart paperweights and various pieces of American glass items. There is also a short video on glass.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
         

  • Delaware County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      157 East William Street
      Delaware, OH  43015
      Phone: 740.369.3831
      http://www.midohio.net/dchsdcgs

    • Institution Description: Delaware County was formed in 1808 from land taken from Franklin County. Over the years, Delaware County has produced numerous well known political figures, the most prominent  being Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States. The Delaware County Historical and Genealogical Societies are dedicated to preserving our rich history for future generations
       

  • Denison Museum

    • General Information:
      Denison University
      Burke Hall
      Granville, OH 43023
      Phone: 740.587.6255
      Fax: 740.587.5628
      www.denison.edu/museum
      Director: Dr. Natalie Marsh

    • Institution Description: The Denison Museum in Burke Hall houses the collections and exhibition spaces of Denison University. The collections comprise nearly 8,000 objects from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and Central America. The display spaces are not only used to showcase the permanent collection, but are also devoted to the presentation of a wide variety of exhibitions. The work of senior art majors is presented at the end of each season.

    • Hours and Admission:
      Price of Admission: Free
      Days/Hours of Operation: Daily from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. during the academic year (with the exception of holidays and college breaks) or by appointment.
       

  • Fairfield Heritage Association

    • See The Georgian Museum and The Sherman House Museum for more information on the Fairfield Heritage Association.
       

  • Firelands Historical Society

    • General Information:
      4 Case Ave.
      Norwalk OH 44857
      Phone: 419.668.6038
      www.topinteractive.com/free/firelandshistorical

    • Institution Description: Ohio’s Second-oldest museum containing Indian artifacts, glass and china, furniture, clothing, toys, pioneer implements, century-old drugstore, and military memorabilia.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $3.00; Children 12 and under—free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: May, September, October: Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; June-August: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: The Research Library has over 4,000 volumes: official records, local directories, family and county histories, early New England census indices, yearbooks, genealogical “how to” volumes and many historical photos.
       

  • French Art Colony

    • General Information:
      530 First St.
      Gallipolis, OH 45631
      Phone: 740.446.4425
      Fax: 740.441.5539
      Email: facart@zoomnet.net
      http://facart.home.zoomnet.net
      Director: Carrie Napora

    • Institution Description:  The French Art Colony, a regional multi-arts center, features a diverse education program, varied to reflect community needs. Classes and workshops are offered for adults and children. The FAC occupies an historic 1855 Greek Revival home. The Dance Annex is located at 59 Court Street in Gallipolis.
      Date Established: 1964

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Galleries—Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. plus evening classes.

    • Other Institutional Services: Programs; Workshops; School tours and programs; Library; Galleries; The site also hosts many community events and meetings. 
       

  • Fulton County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      229 Monroe Street
      PO Box 104
      Wauseon, OH 4567
      Phone: 419.337.7922
      Email: museum@fultoncountyhs.org
      www.fultoncountyhs.org
      Director: Beth Carr

    • Institution Description: Museum is located in an 1868 Romanesque Revival two-story brick building. The museum was originally Wauseon's first public high school from 1868-1897. It also served as Fulton County's first hospital from 1905-1930. Today there are 16 rooms housing permanent collection and changing exhibits. The Fulton County Historical Society is the 13th oldest historical society to be organized in Ohio.|
      Date Established: 1883

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $3.00; Seniors $2.00; Children $1.00; Members—free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: March-December: Monday-Thursday, Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Tuesday 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. or by appointment.

    • Other Institutional Services: The Historical Society is operator to four other historical buildings: The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Depot, built in 1896; the Beighard Blacksmith Shop, built in 1861; the Heman Canfield Log Cabin, built in 1838 and the Swancreek Township Hall. All are available to tour.
       

  • Garst Museum

    • General Information:
      Darke County Historical Society
      205 North Broadway
      Greenville, OH 45331
      Phone: 937.548.5250
      Fax: 937.548.7645
      Email: director@garstmuseum.org
      www.garstmuseum.org
      Director: Penny Perry

    • Institution Description: Meet Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas. Experience Native American culture. March with Anthony Wayne's Legions. Stroll down two streets of vintage shops. All of this and much more await you at Garst Museum. Entry to the museum is through the Garst House, built in 1852. The Treaties of GreeneVille and Native American Artifact Exhibits are on the ground floor of the house. The second floor of the house is occupied by a wide ranging military exhibit with items from the War of 1812 through the current war in Iraq.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $5.00; Seniors $3.00; Students age 6-18 $2.00; 5 and under--free; Members--free.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: March-November: Tues - Sat 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.Closed on Mondays. Closed: Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving.
         

  • The Georgian Museum

    • General Information:
      105 E. Wheeling St.
      Lancaster, OH 43130
      Phone: 740.654.9923
      Fax: 740.654.9121
      Email: fairheritage@greenapple.com
      www.fairfieldheritage.org
      Director: Myrna Figgins

    • Institution Description: 1832 home restored and furnished with period pieces and some made by local master craftsmen. Built for Samuel MacCracken, the house features extensive silver collections, antique doll house furnishings, Elijah Pierce carvings, a Boyd bed and Erickson glass. Also includes a gift shop.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $6.00; Senior $3.50; Student $1.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: April-Mid-December: Tuesday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and by appointment. Closed major holidays.

    • Other Institutional Services: The Fairfield Heritage Association owns and operates The Georgian and the Sherman House Museum in Lancaster.
       

  • Great Lakes Historical Society

    • General Information:
      480 Main Street
      PO Box 435
      Vermilion, OH 44089
      Phone: 440.967.3467
      Fax: 440.967.1519
      Email: glhs1@inslandseas.org
      :www.inlandseas.org    
      Director: Christopher Gillcrist

    • Institution Description: The Inland Seas Maritime Museum, operated by the Great Lakes Historical Society, seeks to preserve and make known the history of the Great Lakes. The museum features original artifacts representing the history of commercial shipping and recreational boating. Of note is the museum's collection of scale ship models, shipwreck artifacts and its one-of-a-kind 2nd order fresnel lens from the Spectacle Reef Lighthouse.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $6.00; Senior (65+)/Junior (12 or under) $5.00; Family Pass (two parents and up to 4 children) $14.00. AAA Discounts are available.Groups of 8 or more are eligible for group rates. Visit website for more information.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Great Lakes Science Center

    • General Information:
      601 Erieside Ave.
      Cleveland, OH 44114
      Phone: 216.694.2000
      Fax: 216.696.2140
      www.greatscience.com
      Director: Bryan W. Kwapil

    • Institution Description: The Great Lakes Science Center is one of America's largest interactive science museums. More than 400 exciting "hands-on" exhibits, breathtaking OMNIMAXŽ films, daily demonstrations and exciting educational programs show visitors the interdependency of science, environment and technology, particularly in the Great Lakes Region.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Members Free; Adult $9.50; Senior (65+ )/ Military $8.50; Youth (2-17) $7.50. Additional information on OMNIMAX prices is available online.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

       

  • Hardin County Historical Museums

    • General Information:
      223 N. Main St.
      Kenton, OH 43326
      Phone: 419.673.7147
      Email: hardincountymuseums@windstream.net
      www.hardinmuseums.org  

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. or by appointment.  Group tours are available. 
         

  • Heritage Museum of Kappa Kappa Gamma

    • General Information:
      530 East Town St.
      PO Box 38
      Columbus, OH 43216
      Phone:  614.228.6515
      Fax: 614.228.7809
       www.kappakappagamma.org

    • Institution Description: The mission of the Heritage Museum is to use the history of Kappa Kappa Gamma as background and continuity for educational programs about the changing societal role of women in higher education, and to preserve the architectural integrity and provide period interiors according to the highest professional standards for the 1852 Italianate house.
       

  • Historic Southwest Ohio, Inc.

    • Historic Southwest Ohio, Inc. Consists of The Hauk House Museum  and The Heritage Village Museum. The Heritage Village Museum’s information is listed below.

    • General Information:
      11450 Lebanon Rd
      Cincinnati, OH 45241
      Phone: 513.563-9484
      Email: info@HeritageVillageCincinnati.org
      www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org/index.html

    • Institution Description: Heritage Village Museum, a picturesque gathering of fourteen historic country buildings from the 19th century, is the setting for guided visits, special events, school programs, summer camp and fascinating exhibits of all kinds. The John Hauk House Museum is an educational institution established to promote an understanding of daily life and customs in late the 19th century on “Millionaire’s Row” in downtown Cincinnati.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults (12+)/Seniors (60+) $5.00; Children (5-11) $3.00; Children 4 and under—free. Please call 513.563.9484 for special event and group rates.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: May-October: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; April, November, December: Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Historical Construction Equipment Association

    • General Information:
      16623 Liberty Hi Road
      Bowling Green, OH 43402
      Phone: 419.352.5616
      Fax: 419.352.6086
      Email: info@hcea.net
      www.hcea.net
      Director: Donald Frantz

    • Institutional Description: The Association houses over 50 construction machines build from 1900 to 1960. Several restored to original condition and physical appearance. Includes fully equipped restoration shop. Archives include records of over 2,500 manufacturers from 1870s to present day. Extensive collections for Ohio firms including Marion Power Shovel, Galion Iron Works, Euclid Division of General Motors and Cleveland Trencher Company.
      Date Established: 1985

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Donation

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Open by appointment
         

  • Holden Arboretum

    • General Information:
      9500 Sperry Rd
      Kirtland, OH 44094
      Phone:  440.256.1110
      Fax: 440.602.3857
      www.holdenarb.org
      Director: Elaine Price   

    • Institution Description: The Holden Arboretum is one of the largest and most beautiful arboreta in the country. Spanning over 3400 acres, Holden is a living museum of forests and woodlands, meadows and display gardens, mountains and ravines, rock ledges and lakes, rivers and streams, wetlands and bogs with an abundance of wildlife.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Non-Member Adults $6.00; Seniors (60+) $5.00; Children (6-12) $3.00; Members/Children 5 and under—free.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: April-October: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; November-March: Closed Mondays.   
         

  • Hoover Historical Center (Walsh University)

    • General Information:
      1875 E. Maple St.
      North Canton, OH 44720
      Phone: 330.499.0287
      Fax: 330.494.4725
      Email: ahaines@walsh.edu
      www.walsh.edu/hooverhistoricalcent.htm
      Operations Coordinator: Ann Haines

    • Institution Description: A vibrant part of Walsh University, the Hoover historical Center preserves the Hoover legacy in the Hoover family’s Victorian home. Elegant Victorian décor and family furnishings complements Hoover Company history which includes war memorabilia, vintage ads, and Hoover products that feature innovative vacuum cleaner technology. Ladies fashions are displayed throughout. Award-winning herb gardens grace the grounds. The Center is located inside Walsh University’s Hoover Park on original Hoover family farmland and across the street from the University’s main campus.
      Date Established: 1978

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $3.00; 12 and under—free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Saturday: tours hourly 1:00-4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Morning tours available Monday-Friday.

    • Other Institutional Services: Resource on Hoover Company History and Evolution of Vacuum Cleaner.
       

  • Hower House (University of Akron)

    • General Information:
      60 Fir Hl
      Akron, OH 44304
      Phone: 330.972.6909
      Fax: 330.384.2635
      www.uakron.edu/howerhse     
      Director: Sylvia Johnson

    • Institution Description: Hower House is an 1871 Second Empire Italianate style house museum. The home was lived in for 102 years by three generations of the Hower family. It is filled with treasures collected from around the world by the Howers and includes a Gift Shop.  

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $5.00; Seniors (65+) $4.00; Students/Children $2.00; Under six—free.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tour Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Closed January and on major holidays.
         

  • Indian Museum of Lake County

    • General Information:
      25 Public Square, Technical Center--Building B
      PO Box 883
      Willoughby, OH 44096
      Phone:  440.951.3813
      www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org
      Director: Ann Dewald

    • Institution Description: This museum covers early Indians of Ohio from 10,000 BC to 1650 AD and arts and crafts from whole North American continent from 1800 to present.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: September-April: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; May-August: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed all major holidays and holiday weekends.
         

  • Intermuseum Conservation Association

    • General Information:
      2915 Detroit Ave.
      Cleveland, OH 44113
      Phone: 216.658.8700
      Fax: 216.658.8709
      Email: ica@ica-artconservation.org
      www.ica-artconservation.org
      Director: Albert Albano

    • Institution Description: The ICA is the oldest non-profit regional conservation center in the United States, dedicated to the preservation or works of art and objects of cultural significance. The ICA provides professional, high-quality and cost-effective services to collecting institutions, corporations, and the general public.
      Date Established: 1952

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: None

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Fine Art conservation; Crate and display case construction, disaster response; fine art storage; mounting and framing; surveys; educational programming; low and no-cost field services. 
       

  • International Women’s Air & Space Museum

    • General Information:
      Burke Lakefront Airport
      1501 N. Marginal Rd.
      Room 165
      Cleveland, OH 44114
      Phone: 216.623.1111
      Fax: 216.623.1113
      www.iwasm.org
      Director: Toni Mullee

    • Institution Description: The museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history of women in aviation and space and the documentation of their continuing contributions today and in the future.
      Date Established: 1976

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Exhibits available during Bruke Lakefront Airport hours (7 days, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.); Office, Research Room, Gift Shop: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Fay Gillis Wells Research Center. Guided tours available.
       

  • Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum

    • General Information:
      300 N. Whitewoman St.
      Coshocton, OH 43812
      Phone: 740.545.6488
      Fax: 740.622.8710
      Email: jhmuseum@sbcglobal.net
      www.jhmuseum.org
      Director: Patti Malenke

    • Institutional Description: JHM is a general interest museum located in Roscoe Village, a historic canal town. It has five galleries: American Indian Gallery; Historic Ohio Gallery; Asian Gallery; Golden Gallery; Special Exhibit Gallery with changing exhibits ranging from fine art to history.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $5.00; Children $2.00; $8.00 family

      • Days/Hours of Operation: May-October: daily 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; November-April: Tuesday-Saturday 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is known nationwide for its collection of stone artifacts uncovered in Hopewell Mounds in the mid 1800s. The “Newark Holy Stones” are inscribed in Hebrew and one bears an image of Moses.
       

  • Kelton House Museum & Garden

    • General Information:
      586 E. Town St.
      Columbus, OH 43215
      Phone: 614.464.2022
      Fax: 614.464.3346
      Email: keltonhouse@cs.com
      www.keltonhouse.com
      Director: Georgeanne Reuter

    • Institution Description: The Kelton House Museum and Garden was built in 1852 by Fernando Cortez and Sophia Stone Kelton. Strong Abolitionists, the Kelton family hid fugitive slaves as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The museum collection represents what a 19th century home of an upper class family would have looked like from 1850-1900. The Kelton House Museum offers an ongoing program of house tours, special events and educational opportunities including a re-creation of an Underground Railroad hiding place.
      Date Established: 1976

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $6.00; Seniors $4.00; Children $2.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 
         

  • Kennedy Museum of Art (Ohio University)

    • General Information:
      Ohio University, Lin Hall
      Athens, OH 45701
      Phone: 740.593.1304
      Fax: 740.593.1305
      Email: kennedymuseum@ohio.edu
      www.ohio.edu.museum

    • Institution Description: The Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University features significant collections including a renowned contemporary print collection and important southwest Native American textiles and jewelry. It is housed in an 1874 High Victorian Italianate structure and is included on the National Historic Register.
      Date Established: 1993

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Thursday 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Lake County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      8610 Mentor Rd.
      Kirtland Hills, OH 44060
      Phone:  440.255.8979
      Fax: 440.255.8980
      www.lakehistory.org
      Director: Kathie Purmal

    • Institution Description: The Lake County History Center is a 15-acre heritage campus set on the grounds of a turn-of-the-century summer estate. The original home houses the Lake County History Museum. the museum also houses the PK Smith research library with thousands of volumes, manuscripts, photographs, maps and atlases. The grounds house the Jack Daniels Living History Village, a 500-year signed walk through county history. 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday (May-October) 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday for special events only. Closed Christmas and New Years Day. 
         

  • Lakewood Historical Society

    • General Information:
      14710 Lake Ave.
      Lakewood, OH 44107
      Phone: 216.221.7343
      Fax: 216.221.0320
      Email: lakewoodhistory@bge.net
      http://lakewoodhistory.org
      Director: Mazie Adams

    • Institutional Description: The Lakewood Historical Society promotes the study of regional cultural heritage, especially as it pertains to Lakewood and Rockport Township. The Oldest Stone House Museum is an 1838 dwelling typical of may that stood in Rockport Township. The museum accurately interprets the everyday lives of Lakewood’s people from 1838-1870. The Society also operates the Nicholson House, Lakewood’s oldest frame house, as a public event rental site. 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Sunday 2:00 pm.-5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Other times by appointment.

    • Other Institutional Services: Library-reference; Archives; Photo-file of over 10,000 images, Preservation issue email updates; Educational programs—tours, in-school, slideshows, programs.
       

  • Lucas County/Maumee Valley Historical Society

    • General Information:
      1031 River Rd.
      Maumee, OH 43537
      Phone: 419.893.9602
      Fax: 419.893.3108
      Email: mvhs@accesstoledo.com
      Director: Jack Hiles
       

  • Mahoning Valley Historical Society

    • General Information:
      648 Wick Ave.
      Youngstown, OH 44502
      Phone:  330.743.2589
      Fax: 330.743.7210
      www.mahoninghistory.org

    • Institution Description: MVHS operates the Arms Family Museum of Local History in the 1905 Arts & Crafts-style former residence of Wilford P. and Olive F.A. Arms. The first floor of the museum consists of the original living rooms of the house with the family's furnishings and heirlooms on exhibit. The second floor and basement of the museum contain local history exhibit galleries utilizing the extensive collections of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. The society's archives collection is available to researchers in the adapted 1905 carriage house.  

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $4.00; Senior (60+)/Student $3.00; Under 18 $2.00; MVHS members—free. School classes $1.00 per student.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and National holidays. Group Tours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Please call to schedule.
         

  • Mansfield Fire Museum

    • General Information:
      1265 W. Fourth St.
      Mansfield, OH 44906
      Phone: 419.529.2573
      www.mansfieldfiremuseum.com
      Directors: Paul Johnson and Marvin Gallaway 

    • Institution Description: The Mansfield Fire Museum presents the history of the Mansfield, Ohio fire department as well as other areas. In addition to a reproduction of an 1880s era fire state (interior), the museum has 17 pieces of fire apparatus, including two 85’ aerial ladder trucks housed inside. A steam fire engine and a hand pumped engine highlight the collection along with other displays of fire fighting equipment, dating back to the early 1800s.
      Date Established: 1987 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Mid-May—Mid-October: Saturday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Group tours year-round by appointment.
         

  • Mansfield Memorial Museum

    • General Information:
      34 Park Avenue West
      Mansfield, OH 44902
      Phone: 419.525.9924                                                  
      Director: Scott Schaut  

    • Institution Description: The Mansfield Memorial Museum is the oldest in the county of Richland founded in 1889. It is a Victorian museum frozen in time with everything from military to Native American, African, Slavery and Natural History artifacts. There is also the largest collection of Mansfield and Richland County artifacts on display from Revolutionary through Desert Storm. The main focus of the items range in the dates between 1700-1910

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
         

  • Massillon Museum

    • General Information:
      121 Lincoln Way E.
      Massillon, OH 44646
      Phone: 330.833.4061
      Fax: 330.833.2925
      Email: info@massillonmuseum.org
      www.massillonmuseum.org

    • Institution Description: The Massillon Museum offers temporary art and history exhibits as well as permanent gallery space with items relating to the history of the community and the region. Highlights include its photography collection, the Immel Circus and its educational programming offered to the community.
      Date Established: 1933

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Research for graduate students and adults; Museum shop; Photo reproductions. Offers Brown Bag Lunch lecture series; Rhythms concert series; art classes for children and adults.
       

  • McDonough Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      525 Wick Ave.
      Youngstown, OH 44555
      Phone: 330.941.1400
      Fax: 330.941.1492
      www.ysu.edu/tour.mcdonough.htm
      Director: Leslie Brothers

    • Institution Description: The McDonough Museum features exhibitions of work in all media, installations, and performances by national and international artists.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 

       

  • Medina Toy & Train Museum

    • General Information:
      7 Public Square
      Medina, OH 44256
      Phone: 330.764.4455

    • Institution Description: All aboard! Make this a whistle-stop and see plenty of railroad memorabilia. The museum features running exhibits of model trains, interactive children’s exhibits, real train exhibits, model cars and airplanes dating back to 1900, toys, dolls and more. In addition, there are more than 500 actual train engines on display and a library containing more than 500 books about trains that visitors may check out.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Merry-Go-Round Museum

    • General Information:
      301 Jackson Street
      Sandusky, OH 44870
      Phone: 419.626.6111|
      Fax: 419.626.1297
      Email: merrygoround39@peoplepc.com
      www.merrygoroundmuseum.org
      Director: Veronica Vanden Bout

    • Institution Description: The Merry-Go-Round Museum takes visitors on a delightful journey to discover the joys of merry-go-rounds! “Grab the Brass Ring” takes on new meaning when the artistry of the woodcarvers responsible for these magnificent animals is put into context through a guided tour. Every visitor has the opportunity to take a ride on the antique wooden carousel in the center of the gallery.
      Date Established: July, 1990 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $5.00; Seniors $4.00; Children $3.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Labor Day-December 31: Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; January-February: Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; March-Memorial Day: Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Intuitional Services: Library; Archives; Resource center on carousels, the art of carving and the history of amusement parks.
       

  • Miami University Art Museum

    • General Information:
      801 S Patterson Ave.
      Oxford, OH 45056
      Phone:  513.529.2232
      www.muohio.edu/artmuseum
      Director: Robert Wicks

    • Institution Description: Completed in 1978, the Art museum houses five galleries of changing exhibitions, many drawn from a permanent collection of more than 16,000 artworks. The museum, designer by Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Ownings and Merrill, Chicago, is situated in the midst of a scenic sculpture park.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
         

  • Milan Historical Museum, Inc.

    • General Information:
      10 Edison Dr.
      PO Box 208
      Milan, OH 44846
      Phone: 419.499.2968
      Fax: 419.499.9004
      Email: museum@milanhist.org
      www.milanohio.com
      Director: Ann Basilone

    • Institution Description: Seven buildings on one acre of beautiful grounds include: Restored homes, Doll & Toy House, General Store, Arts Building, Carriage Shed and Blacksmith Shop. The Museum also contains 2,000 piece arts and cut glass collection and Milan Canal history. The complex is 50 feet from the birthplace of Thomas Edison.
      Date Established: 1955

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $5.00; Seniors $4.00; Children $2.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: April-May, September-October: Tuesday-Saturday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; June-August Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Motts Military Museum, Inc.

    • General Information:
      5075 S. Hamilton Rd.
      Groveport, OH 43125
      Phone: 614.836.1500
      Fax: 614.836.5110
      Email: info@mottsmilitarymuseum.org
      www.mottsmilitarymuseum.org
      Director: Warren Motts

    • Institution Description: The museum covers military history, the backbone of American and world historical accounts. It encompasses all periods of military history with all countries in which the United States has been involved. Visitors get an understanding of the events that have shaped our country.  

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $5.00; Seniors $4.00; Students $3.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • National First Ladies Library

    • General Information:
      331 S. Market Avenue
      Canton, Ohio 44702
      Phone: 330.452.0876
      Email: programs@firstladies.org
      www.firstladies.org
      Director: Patricia Krider

    • Institution Description:   As the first and only facility of its kind, the National First Ladies Library serves as a national  archive a national devoted to educating people about the contributions of First Ladies and other notable women in history. The Library's holdings fill an informational void that has long frustrated academicians and armchair history buffs alike.  The Library fulfills this mission by serving as a physical educational facility and an electronic virtual library, in an effort to educate people in the United States and around the world.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $7.00; Seniors $6.00; Children under 18 $5.00; National Park Passes -- $2.00 off regular admission; School Programs -- free by reservation only

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: The national historic site also has an education and research center at 205 Market Avenue S, Canton, OH 44702; 330.452.0876.
       

  • Northwest Franklin County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      PO Box 413
      Hilliard, OH 43026
      Phone: 614.777.4852
      Fax: 614.876.5080
      http://hilliardrotary.org/nwhistoricalsociety.html

    • Institution Description: The Northwest Franklin County Historical Society maintains Northwest Village, each building of which operates as a museum. The Society offers its facilities to local schools in an effort to teach area schoolchildren the local history of northwest Franklin County. Buildings include: Hilliards Station, 1920s red caboose, one room school, 1850s log cabin, granary, barn, Caldwell Church, gazebo, foot bridge, covered bridge, museum and railroad sign switches, WPA outhouse.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: $1.00 per person.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Open by appointment. Open everyday during the Franklin County Fair in July. 
         

  • Oberlin Heritage Center

    • General Information:
      73 ˝ South Professor St.
      PO Box 0455
      Oberlin, OH 44074
      Phone: 440.774.1700
      Fax: 440.774.8061
      www.oberlinheritage.org
      Director: Pat Murphy 

    • Institution Description: The mission of the Oberlin Heritage Center is to preserve and share Oberlin's unique heritage and to make our community a better place to live, learn, work and visit. At Oberlin, visitors will learn about the Underground Railroad and abolition, student life, women's history, the development of aluminum and decorative arts. Campus includes two historic houses and a pioneer era, one-room school.
      Date Established: 1903

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $6.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and by appointment. Office Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Educational programs; tours; workshops; Library/resource center; Community events; Historic preservation. The Center is accredited by the American Association of Museums. 
       

  • Ohio Historical Society

    • General Information:
      1982 Velma  Ave.
      Columbus, OH 43211
      Phone: 614.297.2300
      www.ohiohistory.org  
      Interim Director: Jim Strider

    • Institution Description: The Ohio Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the state's partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio history, archaeology and natural history. The society operates more than 60 sites, including state memorials, the State Archives, the state's history day program and the state's historic preservation office as just a few of it's functions.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $7.00; Children (6-12) $3.00; School Groups $3.00 per student; Children 5 and under, OHS Members—Free.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday and Holidays 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
         

  •  Ohioana Library Association

    • General Information:
      274 E. First Avenue, Suite 300
      Columbus, OH 43201
      Phone: 614.466.3831
      Fax: 614.728.6974
      Email: ohioana@sloma.state.oh.us
      www.oplin.lib.oh.us/ohioana
      Director: Linda Hengst

    • Institution Description: Ohioana's archival collection is made up of work written by Ohioans, or about Ohio and Ohioans. It consists of approximately 43,000 books and periodicals, 10,000 pieces of sheet music, and biographical files on 23,000 Ohio writers, musicians, artists and others of note. The files contain letters, photos, news clippings, and ephemera. Original manuscripts, illustrations and artwork can also be found at Ohioana.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/ Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
         

  • Pennsylvania House Museum

    • General Information:
      1311 W. Main St.
      Springfield, OH 45504
      Phone: 937.322.7668 

    • Institution Description: David Snively built the Federal-style Pennsylvania House in 1839 along the newly constructed National Road. Dr. Isaac K. Funk, of Funk & Wagnalls fame, lived in the house in the 1840s while his father served as its tavern keeper. Closed as an inn after the Civil War, The Pennsylvania House then served as a doctor's clinic, boarding house, and secondhand shop before falling into disrepair. The Lagonda Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution saved it from demolition and has owned and operated it as a museum since 1939.
      Date Established: 1939

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $5.00; Student $2.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tours: Saturday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: The Pennsylvania House was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. 

     

  • Perry County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      105 S. Columbus St.
      PO Box 746
      Somerset, OH 43783
      Phone: 937.322.7668 
      Email: pchs@perrycountyohiohistory.org
      www.perrycountyohiohistory.org

    • Institution Description: The Society owns and operates the Perry County Historical Museum. It is housed in a beautifully restored 1830's era brick building that lies within the Somerset National Register Historic District. Of particular interest is the display of Civil War memorabilia commemorating the local native son, General Philip Sheridan.

     

  • Pioneer & Historical Society of Muskingum County

    • General Information:
      115 Jefferson St.
      Zanesville, OH 43701
      Phone: 740.454.9500
      Email: phsomc@sbcglobal.net
      Director: Jim Geyer

    • Institution Description: The Stone Academy, dating to 1809, houses the Pioneer and Historical Society office and archives. The building is a museum featuring exhibits of local historic documents, period clothing, fine art, furniture and special exhibits.
      Date Established: 1890

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult (over 12 years old) $2.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame

    • General Information:
      2121 George Halas Drive NW
      Canton, OH 44708
      Phone: 330.456.8207
      Fax: 330.456.9080
      www.profootballhof.com
      Director: Steve Perry

    • Institution Description: Of the most obvious natures, the Pro Football Hall of Fame serves as a hallowed honoring spot for the greats of the pro football world and two large galleries are devoted to the display of the niches of the enshrines of the Hall.
      Date Established: 1963 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $12.00; Seniors $8.00; Children (14 and under) $4.00; Family (parents and all single children under the age of 21) $30.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day-Labor Day: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Remainder of year: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Archives and Information center on site. 
       

  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

    • General Information:
      1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
      Cleveland, Ohio 44114
      Phone: 216.781.ROCK
      www.rockhall.com
      Director: Terry Stewart

    • Institution Description: Of the most obvious natures, the Pro Football Hall of Fame serves as a hallowed honoring spot for the greats of the pro football world and two large galleries are devoted to the display of the niches of the enshrines of the Hall.
      Date Established: 1963 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $22.00; Greater Cleveland residents: $18.00 (with proper ID); Seniors (65+) $17.00; Children ages 9-12 $13.00; Children ages 8 and under free with purchase of adult admission; Museum Members free.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
         

  • Roscoe Village Foundation, Inc.

    • General Information:
      381 Hill St
      Coshocton, OH 43812
      Phone: 800.877.1830
      www.roscoevillage.com  

    • Institution Description: To preserve, recreate and present the canal era (1830-1913) in Ohio frontier history in an educational and entertaining way to its members, the visiting public and school children.
       

  • Ross County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      45 W. 5th St.
      Chillicothe, OH 45601
      Phone: 740.772.1936
      Email: info@rosscountyhistorical.org
      Director: Thomas Kuhn

    • Institution Description: The Ross County Heritage Center features exhibits on Ohio’s First capital and the founding of Ohio, pre-historic cultures of the Scioto River Valley, the American Civil War, World War I, Women’s History, Early Decorative Arts, Historic Toys & Dolls, fine art, Railroad History and Historic Transportation.
      Date Established: 1896 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $4.00; Seniors, Children (13-21) $2.00; Children 12 and under free with adult.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: April-August: Tuesday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; September-December: Saturday, Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; January-March: Friday, Saturday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Suitcase museums; Spring and Fall speakers series; Special workshops and seminars; Junior museum program; Archives/library services; Special exhibit openings; Statehood Day programs; College Scholarships.
       

  • Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

    • General Information:
      Spiegel Grove
      Fremont, OH 43420
      Phone: 419.332.2081
      Fax: 419.332.4952
      www.rbhayes.org
      Director: Thomas J. Culbertson 

    • Institution Description: The Hayes Presidential Center consists of a wooded 25-acre site with the home, tomb, library, archives and museum of Rutherford B. Hayes, the nation’s nineteenth president. The site also features gates that once stood on the White House grounds.
      Date Established: 1916 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adults $6 (each for museum and home--joint ticket $10.50); $2 children; discounts for seniors, groups, memberships.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sundays and Holidays 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

    • Other Institutional Services: Research library with 70,000+ volumes, over 1 million documents and 100,000 photographs. Emphasis on R.B. Hayes, Guilded Age, Northwest Ohio and genealogy. Online obituary index has over 1 million names. Information is input from more than 30 public library partners.
       

  • Shaker Historical Society

    • General Information:
      16740 South Park Blvd.
      Shaker Heights, OH 44120
      Phone:  216.921.1201
      Fax: 216.921.2615
      www.case.edu/affil/shakhist/shaker.htm

    • Institution Description: The 1910 house museum, built on land that was once the North Union Shakers' apple orchard, contains a significant collection of furniture and artifacts from North Union and other Shaker communities. The museum also features the Nord Library with archival material related to the Van Sweringen brothers who built Shaker Heights.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • The Sherman House Museum

    • General Information:
      137 E. Main St.
      Lancaster, OH 43130
      Phone: 740.654.9923
      Fax: 740.654.9121
      Email: fairheritage@greenapple.com
      www.fairfieldheritage.org
      Director: Laura Bullock

    • Institution Description: Designated a National Historic Landmark, this museum was the birthplace of General William T. Sherman and his brother U.S. Senator John Sherman. Furnishings reflect lifestyle of remarkable Sherman family. Also Includes Civil War museum and Gift Shop.
      Date Established: Museum: 1982; Fairfield Heritage Association: 1962 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $6.00; Senior $3.50; Student $1.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: April-Mid-December: Tuesday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and by appointment. Closed major holidays.

    • Other Institutional Services: The Fairfield Heritage Association owns and operates this museum and the Georgian Museum in Lancaster.
       

  • Southern Ohio Museum & Cultural Center

    • General Information:
      825 Gallia Street
      PO Box 990
      Portsmouth, OH 45662
      Phone:  740.354.5629
      Fax: 740.354.4090
      Email: info@somacc.com
      Web address: www.somacc.com
      Director: Sara Johnson

    • Institution Description: The Southern Ohio Museum presents a year-round schedule of changing exhibitions along with a performing arts series, classes, workshops, artists' gallery talks, free guided tours, Artist-In-Residence programs, films and special events. Permanent collection includes works by Clarence Holbrook, the Car Akerman historic photographs and an antique doll head collection.  

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Voluntary Donation: Adult $2.00; Students and Children 12 and under $1.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  Closed Sunday, Monday and major holidays.
         

  • Springfield Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      107 Cliff Park Rd.
      Springfield, OH 45501
      Phone:  937.325.4673
      Fax: 937.325.4674
      www.springfieldart.museum
      Director: Angus Randolph

    • Institution Description: Fully accredited by the American Association of Museums, the six collection galleries display an outstanding collection of American art. The large temporary exhibition gallery hosts seven exhibitions of local, regional and national artists annually.

    • Hours and Admission:
      • Price of Admission: Non-members $3.00; Members—free.
      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Open Wednesdays until 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday.
         

  • Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

    • General Information:
      714 North Portage Path
      Akron, OH 44303
      Phone: 330.836.5533
      Fax: 330.836.2680
      www.stanhywet.org
      President and CEO: Harry P. Lynch

    • Institution Description: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is the former home of F.A. Seiberling, the found of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and his family. Completed in 1915, it is one of the most important remaining examples of an American Country Estate built by the wealth created during the Industrial Age at the turn of the twentieth century, when the emergence of modern America made Akron the “Rubber Capital of the World.” Stan Hywet includes a 65-room Manor House and more than 70 acres of artfully landscaped grounds.
      Date Established: 1957

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Visit www.stanhywet.org to view the visit options

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Closed Mondays (except holidays), Closed January-March 31. Open April-December: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Gates close at 6:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Stan Hywet is Akron’s only national Historic Landmark and is accredited by the American Association of Museums. In 2007, Stan Hywet celebrates its 50th anniversary as a foundation. 
       

  • Steamship William G. Mather Museum

    • General Information:
      1001 E. Ninth St. Pier
      Cleveland, OH 44114
      Phone: 216.574.9053
      Fax: 216.571.2536
      Email: wgmather@aol.com
      Web address: www.wgmather.org
      Director: Holly Holcombe        

    • Institution Description: The Steamship William G. Mather was build in 1925 as a state-of-the-art flagship for the prominent Cleveland-Cliffs Great lakes fleet. A career highlight was in early 1941, when the Mather lead a record-setting convoy through the ice-choked Lake Superior to support the Allied cause. After retirement in 1980, the Mather underwent an extensive restoration and opened in 1991 as one of the only four Great Lakes freighter museum ships.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $6.00; Senior (65+) $5.00; Youth (3-17) $4.00; Children under 2/Great Lakes Science Center and WGM members—free.  

      • Days/Hours of Operation: May: Friday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; June-August: Daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; September-October: Friday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
          

  • Taft Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      316 Pike St.
      Cincinnati, OH 45202
      Phone: 513.241.0343
      Fax: 513.241.7762
      www.taftmuseum.org
      Director: Eric M. Lee Ph.D.

    • Institution Description: Federal period Palladian villa, ca. 1820, housing Charles Phelps and Anna Sinten Taft’s collections of European old master paintings, Chinese ceramics, European decorative arts, American paintings and sculptures and Federal furniture. Extensive education and public programs offered.
      Date Established: 1932 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $8.00; Senior and Student $6.00; Youth 18 and under—free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Café Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

    • Other Institutional Services: Docent led tours are available for groups of 12 or more. These may be combined with a catered luncheon. Audio guides of the permanent collection are also available at no charge. 
       

  • Toledo Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      2445 Monroe St
      PO Box 1013
      Toledo, OH 43620
      Phone: 419.255.8000
       www.toledomuseum.org
      Interim Director: Rod Bigelow

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free. Special exhibitions or events may require purchased tickets. Members are admitted free to all exhibitions and receive free admission or discounts for special programs

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
         

  • Troy-Hayner Cultural Center

    • General Information:
      301 W. Main St.
      Troy, OH 45373
      Phone: 937.339.0457
      Fax: 937.335.6373
      www.tdn-net.com/hayner
      Director: Linda Lee Jolly

    • Institution Description: The center, housed in the historic 1914 home of Mary Jane Hayner, provides a variety of exhibits, concerts, workshops, classes and other fine arts and cultural opportunities to the citizens of Troy and the surrounding area. The Norman-Romanesque mansion contains fine art paintings and antique furnishings, many of which belonged to Mrs. Hayner. Rooms in the house are available for community use

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Ukrainian Museum-Archives, Inc.

    • General Information:
      1202 Kenilworth Ave.,
      Cleveland, OH 44113
      Phone:  216.781.4329
      Fax: 216.781.5844
      Email: staff@umacleveland.org
      www.umacleveland.org
      Director: Andrew Fedynsky   

    • Institution Description: The Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland was founded in 1952 by displaces scholars who took on the mission of collecting and preserving items from Ukrainian history and culture during an era when this kind of material was being deliberately destroyed in Soviet Ukraine. Over the course of its first quarter century, the UMA compiled a huge collection that includes many rare and unique items.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. or by prior appointment. 
         

  • Walter E. Terhune Gallery (Owens Community College)

    • General Information:
      Owens Community College
      PO Box 10,000
      Toledo OH 43699
      Phone: 567.661.7956
      Fax: 567.661.7957
      www.owens.edu
      Director: Wynn Perry

    • Institution Description: The Walter E. Terhune Gallery is the Visual Arts gallery for Owens Community College in Toledo.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Free

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Winter: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Summer Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
         

  • Warren County Historical Society

    • General Information:
      105 S. Broadway  
      Lebanon, OH 45036
      Phone: 513.932.1817
      Fax: 513.932.8650
      Email: wchs@go-concepts.com
      www.wchsmuseum.com
      Director: Mary Payne  

    • Institution Description: Acclaimed as one of the nation's most outstanding county museums, there is a host of exhibits on early Americana ranging from prehistoric times through the Victorian age and beyond. The Shaker Gallery features one of the largest collections of Shaker artifacts found anywhere The museum also has a local history and genealogy library and gift shop.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $4.00; Senior (65+) $3.50; Student (5-18) $2.00; Members—free.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed  Mondays and holidays.
         

  • Western Reserve Historical Society

    • General Information:
      10825 East Boulevard
      Cleveland, Ohio 44106
      Phone: 216.721.5722
      www.wrhs.org
      Director: Gainor B. Davis, Ph. D.

    • Institution Description: WRHS was founded to preserve and present the history of all of the people of Northeast Ohio. Today, it is the largest privately supported regional historical society in the nation. The Society's collections and exhibits serve as a major educational resource for library and museum users, including school children, the general public, and scholars. In order to communicate effectively with these audiences, exhibits, whenever appropriate, employ modern interactive technologies and techniques.
      Date Established: 1867

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Includes entry to the History Museum, Library and Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. The fee to park in the museum lot is $5. Members of the WRHS and children 2 years and younger are admitted free. Adult $8.50; Senior $7.50; Youth (17 and under) $5.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
         

  • Whitehouse Historical Society

    • General Information:
      PO Box 2571
      Whitehouse, OH 43571
      Phone:  419.832.0239
      www.historicalsociety.whitehouse.oh.us
      Director: Nancy Bucher

    • Institution Description: A circa 1840 log house covered with siding was discovered and moved to town property in 1969 by the Whitehouse Businessmen. They and other interested people formed the Whitehouse Historical Society in 1970 to continue the restoration project. The house was restored and furnished with furniture of the 1840's period. The first floor gives an inviting homelike appearance. The second floor has been turned into a museum for memorabilia depicting history of Whitehouse and the Maumee Valley.
       

  • Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    • General Information:
      800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW
      Canton, OH 44708
      Phone: 330.455.7043
      Fax: 330.455.1137
      Email: info@mckinleymuseum.org
      www.mckinleymuseum.org
      Director: Joyce Yut 

    • Institution Description: The Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a comprehensive family center designed to entertain and educate children and adults. The building is located on 26 acres adjacent to the Canton City Park. Free parking is available on the grounds. The McKinley National Memorial is also located on the grounds and is a beautiful tribute to our 25th President, William McKinley. Changing history exhibits, planetarium shows and a library are featured.
      Date Established: 1946 

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $7.00; Senior $6.00; Student $5.00

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed major holidays.

    • Other Institutional Services: The museum has “Discover World,” and interactive science center and a Museum Shoppe with educational and souvenir items.  
       

  • Wolcott House Museum Complex

    • General Information:
      1031 River Road
      Maumee, OH 43537
      Phone: 419.893.9602
      Email: mvhs@buckeye-access.com
       www.wolcotthouse.org

    • Institution Description: The Wolcott House Museum Complex contains six 19th century buildings. The only structure original to the site is the Wolcott House which evolved from a one and a half story log house to a magnificent two story, 14 room Federal style "mansion" between 1827 and 1836. Additional buildings relocated to the site include the Ohio Saltbox farmhouse built by Jarvis Gilbert in 1841; an 1850 log house; an 1880 railroad station with box car and caboose; a 1901 Gothic style country church and a c. 1840 Greek Revival townhouse which houses the museum store and historical society offices.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Adult $5.00; Senior $4.00; Student $2.50

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Thursday-Sunday: guided tours at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 
         

  • Wood County Historical Center and Museum

    • General Information:
      13660 County Home Rd.
      Bowling Green, OH 43402
      Phone:  419.352.0967
      Fax: 419.352.6220
      www.woodcountyhistory.org
      Director: Christie Raber

    • Institution Description: The Wood County Historical Center & Museum is located on the grounds of the former Wood County Infirmary built in 1868 and commonly referred to as the "Home." This unique site is one of the last county infirmaries-also called poor farms-where nearly all of the original structures still stand. The Center is dedicated to showcasing the history of the Home and of Wood County through exhibits, educational programs, special events, and research

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Price of Admission: Suggested donation of $4.00 per person, $1.00 per child.

      • Days/Hours of Operation: December-April: By appointment only; April-October: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays; November: Closed. December 1-16: Old Home Holiday Tour (selected hours)
         

  • Zanesville Museum of Art

    • General Information:
      620 Military Rd
      Zanesville, OH 43701
      Phone: 740.452.0741
      www.zanesvilleartcenter.org
      Director: Susan Talbot-Stanaway

    • Institution Description: The Zanesville Museum of Art features an extensive collection of Ohio art pottery; American paintings, prints and sculpture including paintings by Bierstadt, Merritt Chase, Luks and Robinson; 17th-19th century Dutch, English and Italian paintings and prints; Asian and Indian decorative arts; Madame Alexander Doll Collection; traveling exhibitions; research library; art classes for all ages, an auditorium, classrooms and a museum gift shop.

    • Hours and Admission:

      • Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Th. 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays & Major Holidays.

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  • BizEdge, Inc.

    • General Information:
      P.O. Box 16670
      Rocky River, OH 44116
      Phone: 216.299.6271
      Fax: 216.937.0251
      www.biz-edge.com
      President: John Bacan
      Business Specialty: IT Consulting, implementation and support firm.
       

  • The Designing Eye

    • General Information:
      24301 Brown Road
      South Bloomington, OH 43152
      Phone: 740.332.3231
      Fax: 740.332.0205
      Email: deye@bright.net
      Principal: Jon Jager
      Business Specialty: Exhibit development, planning and design

    • Institution Description: Planners, designers and producers of natural history and history exhibits for museums, visitor/nature centers and organizations, non-profit and corporate. The Designing Eye specializes in interpretive, traveling, discovery and diorama projects at all budget levels.
       

  • Dorfman Museum Figures

    • General Information:
      6224 Holabird Ave.
      Baltimore, MD 21124
      Phone: 410.284.3248
      Fax: 410.284.3249
      www.museumfigures.com
      President: Robert Dorfman
      Business Specialty: Museum Figure and Conservation Form Manufacturer

    • Institution Description: Dorfman Museum Figures, inc. creates super-realistic, life-size figures to help interpret your exhibits. Dorfman also manufactures Conservation Forms, 3-dimensional, adjustable costume forms of ETHAFOAM™, for display of your archival garments.
       

  • Exhibit Concepts, Inc.

    • General Information:
      700 Crossroads Ct.
      Vandalia, OH 45377
      Phone: 937.890.7000
      Fax: 973.890.1750
      www.exhibitconcepts.com  
      Business Specialty:       Design, fabrication, and full-service management of trade show, museum, and corporate exhibits.
       

  • Gerard Hilferty & Associates

    • General Information:
      14240 ST. RT. 550
      Athens, OH 45701
      Phone: 740.448.3821
      Fax: 740.448.2331
      Email: gha@hilferty.com
      www.hilferty.com
      President: Gerard Hilferty
      Business Specialty: Consultant for Interpretive Museum Services

    • Institution Description: For more than thirty years, Hilferty has provided a full range of interpretive services to museums, visitor centers, nature centers, botanical gardens, historic sites, zoos/aquariums and halls of fame. Hilferty excels at interpretive and facility master planning; concept development; content research; label writing; exhibit and graphic design;  and providing donor recognition and funding support materials. Every Hilferty exhibit vividly captures the stories that engage visitors’ minds and hearts. Each project is approached with a unique mix of techniques chosen to best bring the subject to life. Hilferty’s innovative portfolio includes intimate displays, immersive environments, interactive components and theatrical presentations.

    • Other Services: Museum Planning, Exhibit Design, Environmental Graphic Design.
       

  • Glaserworks

    • General Information:
      304 E 8th St
      Cincinnati, OH 45202
      Phone: 513.665.9555
      Fax: 513.665.9857
      www.glaserworks.com
      Business Specialty: Architecture and Urban Design

    • Institution Description: Glaserwork’s mission is to craft an architecture that embodies their clients’ needs and aspirations in buildings and places which delight and endure.
       

  • Hollinger Corporation

    • General Information:
      9401 Northeast Drive
      Fredericksburg, VA 22408
      Phone: 800.634.0491
      Fax: 800.947.8814
      Email: hollingercorp@earthlink.net
      www.hollingercorp.com
      Business Specialty: Archival Products

    • Institution Description: The Hollinger Corporation was founded in 1945 by William Kenneth Hollinger. Working with chemist William Barrow, and officials at The Library of Congress and National Archives, Hollinger developed acid free papers, storage boxes and envelopes that would allow for the proper preservation of valuable documents and photographs. In the years since its founding, The Hollinger Corporation has introduced numerous archival products for the preservation of a large variety of valuable materials.
       

  • Illumine Creative Solutions

    • General Information:
      54 East 217th Street
      Euclid, OH 44123
      Phone: 216.732.8989
      Email: jennifersouers@hotmail.com
      Principal: Jennifer Souers Chevraux
      Business Specialty: Museum Service Consultant
       

  • IMPACT Communications

    • General Information:
      1138 West 9th Street
      Cleveland OH, 44113
      Phone: 216.861.1063
      Email: ksomerlot@impactcommunications.com
      www.impactcommunications.com
      Business Specialty: Interpretive Media

    • Institution Description: Founded in 1979, Impact Communications enhances the visitor experience through engaging interactive multimedia, video, audio, websites and interpretive tours. Impact develops content, designs and produces compelling programs that make it exciting for your visitors to discover and learn!

  • Jan McKay and Associates

    • General Information:
      P.O. Box 5962
      San Clemente Ca  92674
      Phone: 949-218-4650
      Email:       info@janmckayandassociates.com
      www.janmckayandassociates.com 
      Business Specialty: Museum Consulting Services

    • Institution Description: With an eye toward donor cultivation and building your reputation, Jan McKay & Associates is a full service museum consulting and outsourcing firm. Fresh. Experienced. Creative. Services range from developing and awareness plans to educational and creative public programming, outdoor learning spaces, strategic planning and more. Three of our Associates are former members of OMA’s Board of Trustees.
       

  • McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Lab, Inc.

    • General Information:
      10915 Pyle-South Amherst Road
      Oberlin, OH 44074
      Phone: 440.774.4215
      Fax: 440.775.1368
      E-Mail: mckaylodge@gmail.com  
       www.mckaylodge.com
      Business Specialty: Art Conservation
       

  • Midwest Conservation Services, Inc.

    • General Information:
      10160 Queens Way, Unit 4
      Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
      Phone: 440.543.2202
      Fax: 440.543.2231
      Email: mwestcons@alltel.net
      President: Laurie Booth
      Business Specialty: Object Conservation
       

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  • R&L Consulting

    • General Information:
      97 Hemlock St.
      Arden, NC 28704
      Phone: 828.684.3366
      Fax: 828.684.0018
      www.randlconsulting.com
      Business Specialty: Museum Consultation

    • Institution Description: R&L Consulting provides services to the Museum and Non-Profit community specializing in grant writing, education and exhibition projects, planning and evaluation. Its principals are museum professionals with over 40 years of combined experience.

     

  • Racom Products

    • General Information:
       2024 West Schaaf Rd

      Cleveland, OH 44109

      Phone: 800-722-6664

      Fax: 216-35-0392

      Email: info@racominc.com

      www.racominc.com
      Business Specialty: Digital audio storage and announcer devices

    • Institution Description: Racom Products is an Original Equipment Manufacturer and Sales organization that specializes in both "off the shelf" and "customized" high quality Digital Audio Storage devices and Digital Audio Announcer devices. Racom's audio message players and repeaters can provide sound for museums, galleries and exhibitions; anywhere sound can enhance the visitor experience.

     

  • Spicer Art Conservation, LLC

    • General Information:
      305 Clipp Rd.
      Delmar, NY, 12054-5307
      Phone: 518-765-5927
       Email: gwenart@capital.net 

      www.spicerart.com
      Business Specialty:       Conservation and Preservation

    • Institution Description: Spicer Art Conservation, LLC, has been caring for collections from museums, historical societies, state agencies, businesses and private owners since 1995. The focus has always been to distinguish long-term collection care and preservation of artifacts from the needs of the owner.

     

  • Suntrol & Custom Tint, Inc.

    • General Information:
      5060 Taylor Road Unit 1
      Cleveland, Ohio 44128
      Phone: 216.663.0801
      Fax:216.663.1719
      Email: sales@suntrol.com
      www.suntrol.com
      Business Specialty: Window Film

    • Institution Description: Suntrol offers you the very best window film for commercial, industrial, and residential settings. The Suntrol Team of employees includes certified installers and sales representatives who combine over 100 years of experience. Suntrol strives to give you the very best in quality window films complete with full five-year, ten-year and lifetime warranties, which includes glass breakage insurance up to 5 years and seal failure insurance up to 3 years, as well as optional extended warranty coverage that will pick up your existing window manufacturer warranties.  We also sell and service all major brands of film available for commercial, industrial, and residential settings.

 

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