Discover more about Ohio's heritage during Ohio Open Doors, when historic buildings and landmarks throughout Ohio invite you to open the door and explore with special tours and events. From Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 15, 2024, organizations are hosting events in … [Read more...] about Explore Ohio’s Heritage During Ohio Open Doors 2024
Museums
Travel Ohio: Fun in Lancaster and Fairfield County
Our readers know that there's plenty to do in Franklin County, but that's no excuse to ignore our surrounding counties! When Visit Fairfield County contacted me about exploring our neighbor, Fairfield County, I was excited to check it out! Our overnight trip took us just 45 minutes away to … [Read more...] about Travel Ohio: Fun in Lancaster and Fairfield County
Blue Star Museums: Military families get free museum admission across U.S.
Blue Star Museums offers free museum admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for active duty service members and families. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: Military families get free museum admission across U.S.
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, … [Read more...] about Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
Sunday rides on the The Ohio Railway Museum
Train enthusiasts of all ages will love The Ohio Railway Museum in Worthington! Not only can you check out the amazing collection of trains, you can take a two mile round trip demonstration ride on one of the museum's streetcars or interurbans. Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum … [Read more...] about Sunday rides on the The Ohio Railway Museum
Wexner Center for the Arts discounts and programming
Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts with programming featuring performing arts, exhibitions, and media arts. While the Wex has reopened, they continue to also provide a selection of virtual experiences including … [Read more...] about Wexner Center for the Arts discounts and programming
Free admission for National Museum Day in September
Paused for 2024 Lose yourself in a great museum this year with FREE admission to one of 1,200 venues in the U.S. during the annual Smithsonian Museum Day Live! on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Museum Day Live Check back later in the year for the theme for 2021, and to see a list of … [Read more...] about Free admission for National Museum Day in September
The 70’s Music Explosion at Columbus Historical Society
The Columbus Historical Society is proud to present the exhibition, The 70's Music Explosion in Columbus, Ohio. The exhibit will be on view from starting Sunday, October 10. An end date has not been determined. The 70's Music Explosion in Columbus, Ohio There is a free opening reception of … [Read more...] about The 70’s Music Explosion at Columbus Historical Society
Star Wars Day at Ohio History Center
Not scheduled for 2021. Ohio History Center is celebrating Star Wars Day on Saturday, May 4 with special programming! Let the Force be with you all day during First Friday Film Series at Ohio History Center. Star Wars Day Program schedule (more programming may be … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day at Ohio History Center
COSI EMS and Safety Day
Not scheduled for 2022. In celebration of National Safety Week, COSI is having EMS and Safety Day on Sunday, May 19, from 11 am – 3 pm. Firefighters from the Columbus Division of Fire and other emergency personnel will be there, along with their vehicles. Watch while the Columbus … [Read more...] about COSI EMS and Safety Day
First Friday Film Series at Ohio History Center
Enjoy a night of family fun at the Ohio History Center with the First Friday Film Series on the first Friday of the month. You can explore museum exhibits and family activities starting at 5 pm before watching a family-friendly movie at 7 pm. Starting at 5 p.m., museum admission is just $8, and $4 … [Read more...] about First Friday Film Series at Ohio History Center
Free museum admission for The Big Explore
The Columbus Foundation is celebrating 75 years of helping to better our community as a philanthropic advisor for giving. The grants they help create with the donors support a range of nonprofits, initiatives, and other programs. As a thank you for these 75 years, they have partnered … [Read more...] about Free museum admission for The Big Explore
