Ohio History Center

The headquarters of the Ohio Historical Society, the Ohio History Center includes a museum, archives/library, historic preservation office, and Ohio Village, in addition to access to the Society’s services.

Museum

Museum

Explore Ohio’s history, natural history, and archaeological heritage Wednesdays-Sundays.

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Archives/Library

Archives/Library

Access archival materials in the Research Room.

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Exhibits

Exhibits

Connect to the history of Ohio through exhibits on topics ranging from prehistory to the present.

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Programs and Events

Programs and Events

Find out about daily programs in the museum like Echoes in Time Theater.

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Ohio Historic Preservation Office

Ohio Historic Preservation Office

Historic preservation is about protecting, promoting, and using historic places.

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Ohio Village

Ohio Village

Immerse yourself in history in a 1860s village setting.

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Hours:

Museum Hours
Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Archives/Library Research Room Hours
Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Ohio Historic Preservation Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED


Location


The Ohio History Center is located just off of I-71 on 17th Avenue (exit 111) about 4 miles north of downtown Columbus in Franklin County.


Museum Fees

Museum Admission
    OHS Members           FREE
    Adults           $10.00
    Seniors         $9.00
    Children 6 - 12           $5.00
    Children 5 & under     FREE
    School Groups           $4.00 per student

AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts are available with ID to all active military and their dependents as well as to veterans.

Archives Library Admission
    FREE
Parking is FREE.

Phone:

    Museum
614-297-2300/800-686-6124

    Group Tours
614-297-2266 

    Archives-Library
614-297-2510

    FAX
614-297-2358

Handicapped Accessibility

    Site is wheelchair accessible. Limited wheelchair access to restrooms. 


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