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Exploring the Historic Heart of Columbus, Ohio (Travel Guide Part 7)
LyddyLyddy
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Ohio History Museum
EppaEppa
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I came here yesterday (Nov, 13, 2021). The museum was pretty good size but there really wasn't a lot of history being displayed here. While I did enjoy what exhibits they did have, I honestly expected way more than what they had. Ohio has such a rich history and I would say about 99% of it was missing from this place. I am a bit disappointed because I was hoping to learn more about Ohio history. But I guess I will have to stick to local town museums and books for that. How they can call themselves a history center is beyond me. Some of the exhibits had no relation to Ohio history at all, such as the rooms full of german World War One artifacts. And I know I am being petty with this remark.... But the brutalist architecture of the building is atrocious as well. It looks like someone plucked it out of a former Soviet town.
LielanthrisLielanthris
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For anyone interested in the history and in specific to the history of Ohio Country, this history center (museum) is an apt stop to check in ! This center has almost all the exhibits featuring in and around Ohio, which is very unique. The exhibits range from fossils, wild life and native Americans from the era prior to the pioneers settlement and to the industrial era after the settlement. Also, elaborate displays of Ohio’s significant involvement in various wars. The exhibits are arranged in various zones in a chronological time period. They’re nicely and spaciously arranged. The center is located in a spacious lot with enough car parking and easily approachable by road.
T RST RS
20
My family enjoyed the planned activities themed around the holiday. We were considering signing up for a membership/becoming regular benefactors (our foundation gives to numerous causes and cultural/arts organizations every year) to the center but after how my daughter was treated by one of the volunteers we are rethinking this. While looking through the study club my daughter picked up a book laying on the table and a volunteer very curtly told her to put it down immediately. This isn’t some old artifact from 150 years ago it is a more recent print of a book. Find more employable people with better interpersonal skills.
Jas CaplJas Capl
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Visited the center with family on a Sunday, arrived at 11am. Took us about 2 1/2 hrs to walk around and see all the exhibits. Not crowded at all, we were able to stop and talk, not feel rushed or feel like we were in the way of other visitors. Great rainy day museum (if visiting indoor museum only). We will definitely go back to revisit when the the sun is around so we can walk through the outdoor ‘old timey’ village. They have offered several special events like All Hallows Eve, Dickens of a Christmas, Night at the Museum, and Crime and Corruption.
Tina HTina H
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Nearby Attractions Of Ohio History Center
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Historic Crew Stadium
Taft Coliseum
Bricker Multipurpose Building
Comfort Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds
Celeste Center
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair - Brown Building
Ohio Village
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch

Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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Historic Crew Stadium
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Taft Coliseum
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Bricker Multipurpose Building
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Nearby Restaurants Of Ohio History Center
King's Pizza
Tipsy Tacos (Inside Suzi Cue Pool Hall)
McDonald's
Dan's Deli

King's Pizza
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Tipsy Tacos (Inside Suzi Cue Pool Hall)
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McDonald's
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Dan's Deli
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Basic Info
Address
800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
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Phone
(614) 297-2300
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Website
ohiohistory.org
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4.6
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Description
The Ohio History Center is a history museum and research center in Columbus, Ohio. It is the primary museum for Ohio's history, and is the headquarters, offices, and library of the Ohio History Connection. The building also houses Ohio's state archives, also managed by the Ohio History Connection.
attractions: Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Historic Crew Stadium, Taft Coliseum, Bricker Multipurpose Building, Comfort Suites, Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds, Celeste Center, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair - Brown Building, Ohio Village, Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch, restaurants: King's Pizza, Tipsy Tacos (Inside Suzi Cue Pool Hall), McDonald's, Dan's Deli
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