Mansfield Memorial Museum — Attraction in Mansfield

Surprisingly enjoyable and fascinating spot to visit, especially if you get a chance to have a conversation with the proprietor, who is a treasure trove of local knowledge, having personal relationships with many of the people or families of the people featured in the exhibits. Although small, the collections add a great depth of insight into the variety of people and businesses and historical moments tied back to Mansfield and Richland county, from inventors to soldiers, brewers to businesses, Native Americans to pioneers, and more. Our visit really gave me a new perspective on the history of Mansfield. Strongly recommended for all residents...

Loved this little museum. There was so much historical artifacts. The first Robot built by Westinghouse and appeared at the New York State Fair 1938. Artifacts from Revolutionary War, Civil War; to recent wars. First washer dryer combo made by Westinghouse and so much more. Presently the museum runs on donations from visitors to the museum. It is open on the weekend and is located sandwhiched between the Mansfield City Park on Park Avenue and a full...

I will DEFINITELY go back. It is free to go and very educational. This is one of the 13 buildings built for the civil war vets. This was the 1st built and last standing. There is so much to see and observe. There are two active floors with more history than the heart can handle. The 3rd floor was closed by fire marshals due to only having one exit. You can donate to this facility. I will...