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Ohio Historical Center

Inside this unique structure, the Ohio Historical Society offers visitors a rewarding museum experience of Ohio's past and an Archives/Library that provides rich resources for genealogists and other researchers. The Center serves as the headquarters for the Ohio Historical Society and is the flagship museum of the Society's network of more than 50 historic sites and museums. Adjacent to the center is the Ohio Village, a re-created 19th-century town, that hosts special events throughout the year.

Address

Ohio Historical Center
1982 Velma Avenue
I-71 & 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211

Phone Number(s)

Toll-Free: 800.686.6124

E-mail Address(es)

General Information: communications@ohiohistory.org

Hours

Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Special Hours: Closed Easter Sunday April 24, 2011

Website(s)

Calendar of Events
Homepage
Homepage

Admission

Adults: 10.00
13-59
Seniors: 9.00
60 and over
Youths: 5.00
6-12
Children: FREE
5 and under

Accepted Forms of Payment

Cash, Debit Card, Mastercard, Visa

Parking

FREE

This artifact was found in the Adena Mound near Chillicothe. It is now on display in Windows to Our Collections: Ohio's Ancient Past at the Ohio Historical Center.

DiscoverOhio Itineraries

Columbus Getaway
by Discover Ohio

Is your family needing a simple getaway? Columbus has a lot to offer making a quick trip with your family easy to plan and packed with tons of fun!

During your first day in Columbus, explore the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell. You will have a roaring good time seeing the baby tigers, huge bats and the playful polar bear sisters, who swim over your head. The are tons of exotic animals to see up close and learn about. Next, head over to COSI, the #1 science center in the country for families by Parents® magazine. Ride a high wire unicycle, go on an archaeological dig and get hands-on with countless activities that make science fun! All of your family members will be able to discover all that science has to offer.

On your second day, head over to the Ohio Historical Center. Get face-to-face with a giant mastodon skeleton and Civil War battle flags still smelling of gun smoke. There is plenty of Ohio history to explore and learn about. After that, stop by the Columbus Museum of Art to get a glimpse of the fascinating art exhibits. Come check out the diverse and influential artistic pieces of our time. What a great way to learn and observe the beauty of artwork.

So, pack your bags and start exploring Columbus. This city offers many family friendly destinations and activities that all members of the family are sure to enjoy! Be sure to look for special package offers for these locations.