This place is pretty cool and great for kids to learn about all the main ways to preserve Ohio s history over the years. Adult prices are $12 and college student pay $10(must show School ID though) I will be back because I want to explore their outdoors exhibit!
My kids love this museum! Something for everyone to enjoy.
Attended night at the museum with the kids. They had a blast!
Great place to discover some of Ohio's extensive history. The village is also great to visit for holiday events. Our favorite time is around Halloween.
First time here and so many interesting galleries and a great event.
This place was a blast. The kids had a great time and I learned a lot as well. I was especially enthralled by the vast number of skeletons and taxidermy. A must see for anyone, old or young, who enjoys Ohio's natural history.
Very educational place to learn about the roots of Ohio
Fun place for all ages to learn about some local history.
My school had a field trip there, it was very fun. All my group wanted to do was go in the basketball part but other than that it was fun.
Incredible amount for history buffs. Great time today!
Had a great time exploring Ohio's history. Plenty of things to entertain and teach kids of all ages. My five year old had a great time. The Ohio Village was also a fun way to step back in time.
New to the area, was fun learning about the local history. Not overly crowded. Enjoyed the museum very much!
Great place for an educational trip works good for not only natural history but also history of the civilization great to vist during their special events such as the civil war re enactments or Dickens of Christmas or Sleepy Hollow. And if you are into baseball don't fail to miss the Muffins play the 1800s baseball team
A great way to spend a couple hours learning about regional and state of Ohio history.
Such a cool and interesting area! Went with my girlfriend and it was a lot of fun to just walk around and see everything
Amazing assortment of Ohio artifacts. Great interactive exhibits. I will definitely be back with more friends.
This museum has several fun interactive areas for children to learn and play. It has several really fascinating artifacts on display.
Lots of Ohio history exhibits from mastadons and log cabins to sports history.
Better than you'd think. Worth a visit if you live close.
As a volunteer at another museum, I have learned that lighting adversely effects the artifacts. Low lighting also calms children and helps parents control them. This protects artifacts as well. I enjoyed a full Sunday learning different things and imagining what stories these artifacts would tell.
Loved it here. My wife and I were married here. Excellent selection for a wedding. I love you and you are my world, my breath, my everything.
The museum does a good job of providing you a good overview of what is Ohio. There are lots of interactive displays for both adults and kids. We can t comment on the village as it was closed for the season. It took is 2 1/2 hours to go through. Worth the time.
A great way to spend an afternoon. The 1950s house was a lot of fun to walk through.
Loved our experience here my son had so much fun. Too
This is actually quite a good place to spend a day. You can probably cover it in half a day, but there is a lot to see.
They have a great selection of all glass works which is actually kind of interesting to see. Several different displays with many different kinds of historic artifacts. There s nothing here that s gonna blow your mind away, but it does provide an interesting insight into life and lifestyle in the 1800s and early 1900s.
A good place to go to know more about ohio and its people and the past
I absolutely loved this museum. What an amazing opportunity to learn more about the nature and history of a place like Ohio! My favorite part was walking through the 1950s style house and play in the lifesized doll house essentially. I loved that we got to move things around and sit in the real furniture. It was eye opening when we got to see the comparisons of prices from the past to the present day. Times can change! This museum is definitely worth the trip even when it's not really near anything else interesting. Go here!
Ohio Sports Exhibit was pretty cool, I thought that they could have done a little more, but what they had, was well done.
Amazing place, it's been a favorite since I was young, and now I take my grandchildren.
Wow. A real gem. You can see this place from the highway, but it looks ho hum. Go inside and it is well worth it. Highly recommended.
Great historical village. Indoor exhibits are exceptional..Lustron home and Native American relics to name just a few. Also plenty of hands on activities.
People where mean and told me to stop disrespecting them and I wasn't
You don't need to be a history buff to enjoy and enjoy museums, libraries and villages in Ohio's historic connections. The Ohio State Center has several layers of interactive and educational exhibits, from the roots of American Indians in Ohio to civil war relics, changing communities, and the various stages of Ohio history. If you are a bloody fanatic, stop on the third floor of the historic center, where you will find a historical archive where researchers can help you discover detailed information about your genealogy. The Ohio Village outside the center is a special treat, where you can ship it back in time. Experience the life of the 19th century when you experience the actors and buildings of the ages in the 19th century architecture.
Great events throughout the year and the museum has a lot to offer.
There are some nice displays here, but this was just average in comparison to other museums like this. The Ohio village was disappointing. Some buildings were closed and overall not as large as other living history villages. On an event day, I am sure that this is more interesting.
Great for preschoolers! Even the exhibit on 19th century quilts had something fun and interactive for kids. Can't wait to go back.
A great place to visit while in Columbus!!! Great place for children to learn about Ohio History The staff were so friendly!! I homeschool my son and we truly enjoyed learning here. We will definitely be back.
A very wonderful place to visit. There is so much to look at, even if there is not an event going on. There is also a very interesting indoor portion as well. Plan to spend a good amount of time here. I hope to get to visit many more times!
Had a blast at the Historical center and Village this weekend. Our family loves history and the re-en-actors where great to talk with and learn from.
Exhibits are awesome but can't say much for staff. Very rude and unfriendly. With the exception of the guy working the counter of the food court. He was really helpful answering my questions.
A favorite field trip destination from when I was younger that matches the likes of COSI to me. Serves as a great place to learn interactively.
Lots of great exhibits and lots to learn! Good for kids and adults. The library upstairs is free to the public and the curator is willing to meet with anyone interested in a particular item or display.
We spent over 4 hr here and we could of stayed longer to see everything. We have 3- 11yr olds, 1-7yr,1-5yr,1-3yr old and they all had so much fun. The 50's house was the place to be. So interactive. You can play with everything in the house. This place is a blast from the past for us that are 50 and older. Pick up the phone and here conversation s and even a party line. Remember that . The girls loved dressing up in the 50"s clothes. The village was fun also and the clothing shop was another place to dress up and take your own pics. Get a mock shave at the barber shop, play with old toys at the toy store, visit the school and ring the bell for school to begin. Also in the museum was a log cabin and a set up of a typical living room with mock fireplace the kids played for 45min there pretending to fix a meal, churn butter, spin yarn.
NOTE
there is no food there so pack a picnic lunch and go to the 2ed floor of museum to eat. Enjoy old cars and airplanes while you eat.
HAVE FUN.
Would have gave more stars if it wasnt for the rudeness of the staff and the unorganized way this place was. My child was very upset at how the staff for the village tour talked to her i had to explain that to a 7 year old that some adults dont have any respect for anyone. We still had more then half of the museum to go but we just decided to leave. Very disappointed and wont be back. The only upside was my kids did have alot of fun learning till the end.
WOW! Absolutely a place to visit for all ages. I only wish we knew this museum existed years ago. Perfect stop for all visitors. Can be 2-3 hours or buy the membership and visit all of Ohio's historical gems. Can't wait to see the outside area. Great museum store and so much historical items.
My gps struggle to find this location not sure what/who to blame for that. I enjoy this place and will visit again.
The people working here are helpful, friendly, and determined to help you see the past in the most interesting ways possible!
Amazing museum with a variety of Ohio's histories attractively displayed. Once I stepped in, I was drawn to go to every room and look at the fascinating displays, facts, and articles of history. Great experience for families and friends!
Wonderful insight to Ohio's past and what life was like in the late 1800s . Plenty of history and cultural galleries to wander through at your own pace. The village is interesting also. It takes you back in time to a progressing era in our world. A great place for young or old to enjoy. The onsite cafe has plenty to choose from for eats. I would give yourself at least 4 to 5 hours to enjoy.
Great for kids. Priced right especially with membership.
Great learning experience.
Came years ago for school and missed it so I visited again and enjoyed it!
A good place to learn more about the local history but the staffs were not approachable and I can see some trash scaterring on the floor
Easy access.
$10 per adult
Clean
Lockers for belongings if needed
Lots of bathrooms
Interesting information about Ohio
Not for small children, although a few areas for them to play.
It was just okay. The Library upstairs is interesting.
I learn something new every time I go here. I love this place.
Amazing immersive experience cover the all history in borders of the state of Ohio.
Very kid friendly, but equally enjoyable for adults as well.
The exhibits cover fossils to last year artifacts of interest and often great importance. Reaching from everyday life to walking on the moon. Professional athletics to high school and special Olympics, coving both men's and women's. Yes from 1880 steal leaders to Sarah Rahal(second generation Indy car racer).
Daily life of all people's in Ohio from the ice age through near current time.
Highly recommend spending a day here at some point in your stay in Ohio!
The volunteers here are mean and have made my 3-year old daughter cry on three separate occasions.
A nice collection. When looking at the building keep in mind before you go only the lower subterranean level is museum. The level with windows is wasted space and the upper levels are records.
The museum if I can call it that is nice with 4 or 5 "exhibits" I would recommend bringing a flashlight if you want to read the displays. The lighting is extremely low in many places.
A great way to spend a couple hours learning about regional and state of Ohio history. I particularly enjoyed the walk-through experience of the Lustron manufactured home, as well as the exhibit about Ohio soldiers' participation in the Civil War. Great for all ages! (Visited in Oct. 2018)
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