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Creativity Trail
Adventure Zone Carousel
1957 Allan Herschell metal carousel. Open seasonally.
Akron Art Museum
Showcasing regional, national and international works since the 1850s, this
museum is particularly strong in contemporary painting and sculpture and 20th
century photography, including the works by Ohio State University grad Joan
Liftin. This celebrated photographer aimed to 'live life authentically, and to
be ruthless in documenting that life.' Liftin's photographs capture authenticity
with a style that evokes a range of emotions.
Akron Zoo Carousel
2019 Carousel Works wood carousel. Open year-round.
Allen Memorial Art Museum
The Allen Memorial Art Museum is recognized as one of the nation's top academic
art museums. Visitors to this intimate museum are greeted with the museum's
motto carved above the arched entryway — 'The Cause of Art is the Cause of the
People' by William Morris. The museum even rents original works of art to
students to hang in their dorm rooms.
American Sign Museum
The American Sign Museum pays homage to the ingenuity of artists and the
craftsmanship of days gone by. Featuring a collection representing nearly 100
years of signage, the museum also highlights signage, branding, and placemaking
history and offers weekly guided tours and neon demonstrations.
Ariel-Foundation Park
Glass-making opportunities and jobs brought an influx of Belgian families to
central Ohio, influencing food, music and culture. When Pittsburgh Plate Glass
closed its Mount Vernon factory in the '70s, buildings fell into disrepair. In
an amazing example of adaptive use, a 250-acre park now stands and incorporates
former factory architectural elements and tells the story of glass-making.
Barkcamp State Park
Nestled in the Sandstone hills of the Appalachian Plateau, Barkcamp State Park
is one of the few places where visitors can glimpse what Ohio's forests looked
like prior to settlement. A highlight is the Antique Barn with a painting of the
Mail Pouch Tobacco logo, painted by Belmont native Harley Warrick — one of
20,000 barns he painted across the US.
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
This museum houses the world's largest collection of materials related to
cartoons and comics. It's named after a Chillicothe native who used humor and a
pen to share opinions as a cartoonist at the Columbus Dispatch from 1908–1935.
Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works, Ltd
For more than 100 years, national and international orchestras have treasured
the exquisite tympani shells made in Bucyrus, Ohio. Their hand-crafted
construction results in the unique signature sound prized by percussionists
around the world. Factory tours available by calling 419.562.6891.
Burchfield Homestead
Called 'the most important house in American art history,' the Burchfield
Homestead was where the visionary artist spent time 'gathering the materials for
a lifetime.' Charles Burchfield lived and painted in this Salem house from the
age of five to 28. He was part of The Cleveland School, an impressive group of
watercolorists and other artists that flourished in northeast Ohio between 1910
and 1960. Open May through October.
Canton Museum of Art
The Canton Museum of Art houses a collection of artworks focusing on watercolor
and ceramics — two areas where Ohio artists have been leaders and
revolutionaries. Among the many Ohio artists featured in its collection are
August Biehle, Leza McVey, Alice Schille, Claude Hirst, Phyllis Sloane, George
Bellows, Edward Potthast, Rudy Autio, Charles Burchfield, Henry Keller, Frank
Duveneck, and Emerson Burkhart.
Carousel of Dayton Innovation
2011 Carousel Works wood carousel. Open year-round.
Charles Herndon Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Herndon is one of few artists working with stone that traveled with glaciers
from the Canadian Shield to Kelleys Island and the surrounding area. He takes
this stone, interprets it through his artistic lens, and displays it to the
public at his Sculpture Galleries and Gardens.
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati was among the most important centers of art and design in the Midwest
throughout the late 1800s. The museum opened in 1886 and was the first art
museum built specifically for that purpose west of the Allegheny Mountains. In
2003, the museum became the first in the nation to dedicate a wing to its
hometown art history. Today, the museum is top-ranked for its collection of more
than 67,000 objects, spanning 6,000 years of art.
Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame
Augmented reality activations, an experiential drum machine honoring 50 years of
Hip-Hop, a musical waterfall, nightly jam sessions, and interactive kiosks that
honor the contributions of Black musical artists. Among the inductees honored at
this outdoor experience are The Isley Brothers, Bootsy Collins, Dr. Charles
Fold, Otis Williams, Penny Ford, Midnight Star, DJ Hi-Tek, Wilbert Longmire,
Phillipe Wynne, Louis Shropshire, James Brown, and The Deele featuring LA Reid
and Babyface.
Cincinnati Music Hall
The music hall is home to the Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra,
Cincinnati Ballet, and the May Festival — the longest-running choral festival in
the Western hemisphere. Though the hall has a reputation for presenting
classical music, it has also welcomed contemporary artists, including Frank
Sinatra, Elton John, and Pink Floyd. Tours available by calling 513.621.2787.
Cincinnati Music Heritage Mural
A love letter to the Cincinnati music scene, this 18,000-square-foot mural pays
tribute to 10 music legends who originated or launched their careers in
Cincinnati, including James Brown, Mamie Smith, Bootsy Collins, Doris Day and
H-Bomb Ferguson. To learn more about these musicians, as well as the legendary
King Records which operated in Cincinnati, visit the link below before or during
your visit.
Cincinnati Zoo Carousel
2023 Chance Rides carousel. Open year-round.
Circle of Wildlife Carousel
2014 Carousel Works wood carousel. Open year-round.
Clayton Bailey's World of Wonders AKRON
Clayton Bailey was a renowned pop funk artist who shaped ceramics and metal into
eccentric and humorous sculptures. Large-scale whimsical robots, medical
curiosities, bones and rockets were Bailey's way of connecting art with science
fiction. Open seasonally.
Clyde Museum
Author Sherwood Anderson loosely based his novel Winesburg, Ohio on his
experiences growing up in Clyde. With its casual dialogue and focus on
characters, this novel was among the first examples of Modernistic Literature.
Open late-March through November.
Columbus Commons Carousel
2011 Carousel Works wood carousel 160 S High St., Columbus Open seasonally
Columbus Museum of Art
This museum inspires creativity through its late nineteenth and early
twentieth-century American and European modern works of art, including Ohio
artists such as Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, Elijah Pierce, and George Bellows.
Columbus-born Bellows was one of the most influential artists of his generation
for his gritty portrayals of urban life.
Columbus Washboard Company
This company still has a loyal base of customers who use the washboard for their
laundry, including the Amish Community. However, today's washboard market also
includes those who use them as musical instruments. Held annually on Father's
Day Weekend, the world-famous Washboard Fest features authentic Appalachian
bluegrass and folk music. Open Monday–Saturday; factory tours available by
calling 740.380.3828.
Cowan Pottery Museum
The museum is located on the first floor of Rocky River Public Library. It
features more than 1,200 pieces of a distinctive form of American art pottery
created by R. Guy Cowan and his associates at the Cowan Pottery Studio in
Lakewood from 1913–1917 and in Rocky River from 1920–1931. The company was one
of the nation's leading potteries during the 1920s.
Cowtherine's Carousel at Young's Jersey Dairy
2024 Chance Rides Young’s Jersey Dairy, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow
Springs Open year-round
Dairy Barn Arts Center
The Dairy Barn Arts Center offers exhibitions, year-round classes and events
that promote local artists and provide community access to fine arts and crafts.
Internationally renowned for showcasing the art of quilting, the Dairy Barn also
hosts a biennial exhibition called Quilt National that draws thousands of
tourists to Athens.
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Located in the historic Reese-Peters House — considered one of the finest
examples of a Greek Revival home — DACO offers rotating exhibits highlighting
various aspects of the decorative arts, as well as tours of the House's
architecture, period furnishings and collections. Classes and workshops for all
ages are offered regularly.
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
In the late 1950s, Don Drumm pioneered the use of cast aluminum as an artistic
medium and has been a pioneer of contemporary building materials and techniques
for the creation of arts and crafts. Drumm's work is showcased in many public
art exhibits across the state of Ohio. The gallery provides a unique shopping
experience featuring the work of Donn Drumm and many other North American
artists.
Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens
Ernest 'Mooney' Warther turned necessity into invention. While working in a
steel mill, he designed protective gear and shop tools later copied nationwide.
See his operating steel-mill replica with ingenious gearing that animates
carvings, and explore his modular 'Smart Knife' kitchen system with
interchangeable blades.
Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel
1910 Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC #19) wood carousel with North Tonawanda
Musical Instrument Works band organ. Open year-round, Thursday through Sunday.
Gay Fad Studios
In 1945, Fran Taylor moved her glassware company to Lancaster, Ohio, where she
blazed a pioneering trail in midcentury glassware. Throughout the years, Gay Fad
Studios developed multiple methods to decorate glassware with brilliant accuracy
and durability. Today, Gay Fad offers new and vintage midcentury glassware
inspired by the company that broke the glass ceiling.
Glass City Riverwalk
The largest mural in the country at 170,000 square feet honors the region's
agricultural and indigenous heritage. Giant sunflowers and portraits of Native
American women and children cover grain silos. The mural can be seen briefly
from Interstate 75 heading northbound. For the best experience, consider booking
a tour with J&M Cruise Line.
Glass Heritage Gallery
Grand Carousel
1926 Philadelphia Toboggan Company wood carousel with 1926 Wurlitzer 157 band
organ
Hale Farm & Village
A living history museum within the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley National
Park, at Hale Farm & Village visitors will experience 19th century rural life in
Ohio and learn how tradespeople transformed ordinary materials into beautiful
and useful items. Artistic demonstrations are offered daily highlighting the
skills people used to operate their farms — glassblowing, pottery, weaving,
candlemaking, and more. Open seasonally.
Harmon Museum
This museum has large Shaker, textiles and folk art collections. The indoor
Village Green is a recreated 19th century town square with 12 shop, including a
general store, daguerreotype studio, milliner, sweet shop, post office.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Harriet Beecher Stowe changed the world with her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Her
focus on the humanity of freedom seekers and the devastation of maternal loss
and family separation made her an important voice in the anti-slavery movement
and shifted public opinion in the North.
Hartman Rock Garden
The Hartman Rock Garden is a nationally recognized art environment by
self-taught artist Ben Hartman. After losing his job during the Depression,
Hartman turned to art. For the remaining years of his life, he constructed
hundreds of structures and figurines in his yard using concrete, metal, glass,
stone, wood, and whatever else he could find.
Hawkes Crystal
The original T.G. Hawkes & Co. was founded in 1880. Before the decade was over,
Hawkes Crystal would take Europe by storm as the first American cutting shop to
win the coveted Grand Prize at the Paris Exposition in 1889. Today, one of only
three Master Crystal Cutters in the nation continues the legacy on-site.
Heisey Glass Museum
The A.H. Heisey Company crafted refined tableware and glass figurines from 1896
to 1957, producing both pressed and blown pieces in a spectrum of colors and
patterns. Pushing technique, Heisey pioneered elegant pressed stems which
brought cut-crystal looks to affordable glass. Explore 6,000+ objects: stemware,
candlesticks, animals, and serving pieces, alongside etchings, engravings,
cuttings, molds, tools, and trial runs. Exhibits reveal how high-purity
ingredients and tightly controlled formulas delivered Heisey’s hallmark
brilliance and durability.
Historic Zoar Village
Step into 19th-century life at Zoar Village, where German separatists carved out
a thriving communal society—and where the Ohio & Erie Canal transformed their
future. Completed through Zoar in the 1830s, the canal brought much-needed
income and connection to the outside world. Villagers worked as skilled laborers
and engineers on the canal, which in turn fueled Zoar’s economic stability.
Today, walk the canal’s path, explore preserved buildings, and discover how
water shaped the resilience and prosperity of this remarkable community
Homegrown On Main
Home Grown on Main is a community space promoting the works of over 90 different
local artists from Hocking County and nearby counties. Workshops and
demonstrations in various disciplines are regularly offered.
Jack Pine Studio
This Hocking Hills artist studio showcases glassworks that blend traditional
techniques with contemporary flair while also showcasing 100+ artists from
across the country, including nationally-recognized Jack Pine and his ornate
designs. It offers glass blowing demonstrations, workshops, and studio tours.
John Ruthven Studio & Gallery
John Ruthven, known as the 20th Century Audubon, was a naturalist and painter
who focused his work on animals, often birds and dogs. Ruthven was the first
wildlife artist to receive the National Medal of Arts and is the most decorated
wildlife artist in history. This studio is a replica of Ruthven's and features
his artwork and artifact collection from his artistic travels.
Karamu House Theatre
Karamu House, a 'place of joyful gathering,' has served as a cultural home for
Black artists since its founding in 1915, initially drawing neighborhood
residents into the settlement house through theatre. It has launched high-level
careers and influenced artistic trends in visual arts, dance, and theatre, and
produced the works of a host of Black playwrights, most notably Langston Hughes.
Kennedy Museum of Art
The museum's largest collections are in prints, photography, ceramics and
sculpture, southwest Native American art, and African art.
Kent State University Museum
Home to extraordinary collections of historic dress, fashion, textiles and
decorative arts, the Kent State University Museum features works by many of the
world's greatest artists and designers. Rotating exhibitions showcase the
artistry and innovative techniques of artists from around the world.
Kiddy Kingdom Carousel
1924 W.H. Dentzel wood carousel. Open seasonally.
Kimberly's Carousel
1917 Allan Herschell wood carousel with Wurlitzer 146A band organ. Open
seasonally.
Lorain Public Library - Toni Morrison Room
The Toni Morrison Room honors the life and works of Pulitzer and Nobel
Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. When city officials asked how to commemorate
her achievements, Morrison said she wished to create a cozy reading room in the
library that had nurtured her love of literature.
Make Way for McCloskey Mural & Lentil Sculpture
Hamilton-born Robert McCloskey wrote and illustrated eight children's books and
was awarded two Caldecott Medals for best illustrations. His most famous works
include Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, and Homer Price.
Malabar Farm State Park
Malabar Farm was Louis Bromfield's living laboratory for sustainable
agriculture. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and conservationist championed
healthy soil as the foundation of productive farms, demonstrating cover crops,
composting, crop rotation, and contour plowing. See how Bromfield helped
popularize ideas now called organic and sustainable — decades before they became
mainstream.
Mansfield Art Center
Don Hisaka was a nationally prominent architect who spent many years in Ohio.
The Mansfield Art Center is an example of his geometric and 'no nonsense'
approach to design. This center features local, regional, national and
international artists.
Maple Valley Branch Library
As a Poet Laureate of the United States and a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Rita
Dove writes of identity, history, and social justice. She made poetry accessible
and advocated for diverse voices in literature.
Marysville Art League
The Local Legends exhibit honors Union County residents who have made a
significant impact through their artistic contributions. See artwork ranging
from paintings and sculptures to sketches and wood carvings. Local artists who
have influenced national and international art include sculptor Ann Entis,
children's illustrator Ella Dolbear Lee, and painter James Mellick. Visitors are
invited to participate in the Marysville Art League Creativity Trail Scavenger
Hunt.
McGuffey House and Museum
William Holmes McGuffey authored McGuffey's Eclectic Readers, textbooks used in
most schools in the 19th century. His work taught the nation to read.
Medici Museum of Art
Medici Museum of Art includes pieces from contemporary and classic artists along
with periodic traveling exhibits. 'Science Fiction & Hollywood: The Art of John
Zabrucky' showcases Ohioan John Zabrucky, who contributed props to hundreds of
films such as Ghostbusters and RoboCop (1987), as well as films and TV series in
the Star Trek and Marvel/DC franchises.
Memphis Kiddie Park Carousel
1950 Allan Herschell metal carousel. Open seasonally.
Merry-Go-Round Museum
1939 Allan Herschell Carousel populated with both newly-carved and period horses
and menagerie animals, with Wurlitzer 105 band organ. One of only a handful of
carousel museums in the nation, this museum has working carvers, more than 200
carousel figures ranging in dates from 1865–1935, a carousel and gift shop. Open
February through December.
Midway Carousel
1915 D.C. Muller & Bro. wood carousel with Wurlitzer 153 band organ. Open
seasonally.
Millersburg Glass Association
Millersburg Glass operated for less than four years, 1909–1912, making their
iridescent carnival glass pieces extraordinarily rare. The museum features 400
glass masterpieces cherished by collectors worldwide. The company's founder was
John Fenton, one of the original founders of the Fenton Art Glass Company that
opened in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Open seasonally.
Mosser Glass
Tom Mosser began the company in an abandoned chicken coop. A generation later,
the Mosser family continues to produce sought-after pressed glass items,
including tableware and collectibles. Factory tours and a retail store are
available.
Museum of American Porcelain Art
A Cleveland entrepreneur began collecting and trading porcelain art. Wanting to
give back to his community, he opened the Museum of American Porcelain Art to
share and preserve the works of five major American porcelain studios. The
museum offers porcelain painting classes.
Music Makers Museum
The Music Makers Museum showcases the impact of Thomas Edison's phonograph,
which set the stage for the modern music industry. See 50 playable phonographs
sharing music from over 100 years ago, as well as Edison's original phonographs.
Learn about the progression of sound recording and the changing music genres
that highlight the diversity of Ohio's musicians.
National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
The 'Trailblazers of Innovation' gallery spotlights Black inventors from the
1800s to today. Meet Garrett Morgan, whose firefighter breathing device
protected wearers from toxic smoke and foreshadowed modern respirators. Explore
Iula Carter's portable nursery chair that converts to a travel potty — an
ingenious on-the-go solution granted a patent in 1960.
National Imperial Glass Museum
Housed in the former Imperial Glass Company office building, this colorful
museum showcases more than 3,000 pieces. Learn about the unique styles of
Imperial products, the company's advertising and the people who worked there.
National Museum of Cambridge Glass
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Overlooking the Ohio River - the boundary between slavery and freedom - the
Freedom Center tells powerful stories of courage, resistance, and hope. Through
immersive exhibits, explore the Underground Railroad, modern human trafficking,
and the enduring fight for justice. The river itself is central: a symbol of
peril and promise, crossed by freedom seekers aided by brave conductors. The
museum connects local stories to global movements, offering a deeply human
perspective on the Ohio River’s role in the pursuit of liberty.
Ohio Craft Museum
Operated by the Ohio Designer Craftsmen, the Ohio Craft Museum annually presents
four exhibitions of fine craft, including a juried showcase of members' works.
Their collection comprises 250+ works in clay, glass, metal, fiber, wood and
mixed media, including the works of world-renowned sculptor Dorothy Gill Barnes
and Ohio ceramics artist Jack Earl.
Ohio Glass Museum
Examples and stories of early glass making to present-day glass manufacturing
meet at the Ohio Glass Museum, which also features rotating exhibits.
Glass-blowing classes and demonstrations, as well as fused glass workshops, are
available.
Ohio Statehouse
This Greek Revival building houses working government chambers and offices
side-by-side public monuments, portraits, sculptures and paintings of important
moments in the state's history. Its public art collection and architectural
details are highlighted during self-guided, cell phone and guided tours.
'Ohioans in Space,' the work of Perrysburg artist Bill Hinsch, was unveiled in
2024 and highlights Ohioans who have broken barriers in space exploration.
Packer Creek Pottery
Since 1979, Packer Creek Pottery has been dedicated to creating beautiful and
functional handmade pottery. Jan Pugh has spent over four decades crafting
homemade pottery and has contributed to the rich history of the studio and shop.
Each piece displayed was hand-crafted in Ohio and proudly displays a unique and
fun experience. Many celebrities own Packer Creek pieces, including Julie
Andrews and Barbara Bush.
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
Dunbar's creative legacy as an author and poet is celebrated at this site, as
well as his impact on artistic expression as the first Black American to fully
support himself on his writing.
Polka Hall of Fame
The museum traces the story of the city's home-grown sound from its roots in the
old Slovenian neighborhoods to nationwide popularity with audio exhibits,
historic photographs and original instruments. The archive preserves 6,000
vintage recordings, dating back to 1913. Open Wednesday and Saturday.
Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
Situated on three acres of scenic sculpture park grounds, the museum features
five galleries of changing exhibitions and a growing permanent collection of
more than 17,500 artworks. Among its Ohio artists featured is Cincinnati's
Elizabeth Nourse, the first American woman to be voted into the Société
Nationale des Beaux-Arts.
Richard M. Ross Art Museum
The museum's most significant collections are in printmaking and photography,
but the museum also prides itself on collecting work by Ohio artists. Among the
many Ohio artists exhibited are Sallie Humphreys, Sidney Chafetz and Robert
Henri, a leading figure of the Ashcan School of American realism and organizer
of a group known as 'The Eight.'
Richland Carrousel Park
1991 Carousel Works wood carousel with Stinson Band Organ. Open year-round.
Riffe Gallery
The OAC’s Riffe Gallery is the premier space dedicated to showcasing the work of
Ohio artists and curators. As a vital platform for artistic excellence, the
gallery highlights the talent found across Ohio’s 88 counties. Nationally, the
Riffe Gallery stands as a model for public arts investment, demonstrating how a
state-supported gallery can elevate artists, engage communities, and contribute
to a thriving creative economy.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland earned the nickname 'the Birthplace of Rock & Roll' when disc jockey
Alan Freed called the R&B music he was playing 'rock and roll.' The Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame tells the story of the creation of rock & roll through innovative
exhibits and engaging digital content. See instruments, stage outfits, vintage
recording devices, and more that show how Ohio played a crucial role in rock &
roll's expansion across generations.
Rookwood Pottery
Maria Longworth Storer, the first woman in the United States to own a
manufacturing company, founded Rookwood Pottery to encourage the individuality
of her artists, promoting artwork in the home. See innovative glazes, such as
vellum, which features a light-colored background with landscapes and flowers,
making the pottery appear more like a painting. Artists at Rookwood championed
the exploration of new materials to expand the types of pottery the company
could create.
Sacred Steel Music & History Museum
This unique museum celebrates the vibrant tradition of Sacred Steel, a musical
genre rooted in the African American Holiness-Pentecostal churches. Explore an
extensive collection of steel guitars, historical artifacts, and multimedia
exhibits that tell the stories of pioneering musicians who shaped this soulful
sound. Engage with interactive displays and listening stations, and experience
live performances at the Harmony House Performing Arts Center. Open Tuesday
through Thursday.
Sauder Village Campground
Step back in time on a visit to Ohio's largest historic village, depicting Ohio
life from 1803 to 1928. The 235-acre Village complex includes a living history
farm and craft village preserving more than 75 historic structures and nearly
50,000 artifacts. Sauder Village is also home to artisans and craftsmen who
demonstrate skills that were vital to everyday life — glass blowing, quilting,
basketmaking and woodcarving. Open seasonally.
Schoepfle Gardens
1960s Theel metal carousel. Open seasonally.
Seed of Life Memorial
Poetry builds community and heals. Dayton poet Sierra Leone penned the poem
'Remember the seed of' that is an integral part of a mosaic and sculpture park
in Dayton honoring victims, survivors and first responders of a 2019 shooting.
Springfield Museum of Art
The Springfield Museum of Art's permanent collection and changing exhibitions
include American art, primarily from the Midwest. Ohio art featured includes a
large collection of Rookwood pottery, photographs by Berenice Abbott and
paintings by George Bellows. The museum is the only Smithsonian Affiliate art
museum in the state of Ohio.
Taft Museum of Art
Robert S. Duncanson painted a series of eight landscape murals commissioned by
art patron Nicholas Longworth to decorate the entry hall of his home, now the
Taft Museum of Art. While living in Cincinnati, Duncanson earned a living
painting portraits and eventually became the first Black American artist to earn
an international reputation.
The Butler Institute of American Art
The Butler Institute of American Art is one of the earliest museums dedicated
exclusively to collecting, exhibiting, and preserving the art of America's past,
present, and future. Several examples of works interpreting the Ohio story are
highlighted, including the celebrated Americans: Youngstown, Ohio, a painting by
Alfred Leslie depicting community members faced with uncertainties following a
steel plant closure.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is internationally recognized for its impressive
collections. The museum hosts a multitude of works from artists that were based
in Ohio or are currently living and working in Ohio, including the work of
Jeptha Homer Wade, a famous industrialist in Cleveland, who was also a painter
and photographer. His grandson, Jeptha Wade II, founded the museum.
The Contemporary Dayton
The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) provides art for its community and a community
for artists. Exhibitions and education programs feature artists living and
working today, both nationally and in Ohio, with an emphasis on those whose work
focuses on issues of social justice.
The Dayton Art Institute
The Grand Carousel
1914 Mangels-Illions wood carousel with Wurlitzer 153 band organ Columbus Zoo
and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell Open daily; carousel closed January and
February
The Ted Lewis Museum
With his trademark battered top hat and clarinet, Circleville's own Ted Lewis
drew standing room only houses, sold millions of records, starred in every
entertainment medium from Vaudeville to television, and captured the hearts of
audiences for six decades. Lewis was a renowned jazz musician and entertainer
known for his influential contributions to the jazz genre. Open Saturday.
The Toledo Zoo African Carousel
Thurber House
The Thurber House is the restored 1873 home of humorist, cartoonist, author,
playwright, and journalist James Thurber. He is considered one of the foremost
American humorists of the 20th century.
Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe
Tiffin Glass operated for 100 years, one of the few major glass manufacturers to
survive the Depression. They produced pressed glass and diversified in later
years into blown glass. This small museum displays many of the company's pieces,
including special order designs from Elvis Presley. Open seasonally.
Toledo Lucas County Public Library - Nancy Drew Collection
Under the pen name Carolyn Keene, Toledo journalist Mildred Wirt Benson wrote 23
of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930–1953, including the first book
in the series.
Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo's cluster of headquarters, plants, research, and culture keeps it a
leader in glass and glass-adjacent industries. Abundant natural gas and strong
transport links drew innovators like Libbey and helped anchor OI Glass, Owens
Corning, Pilkington NSG, and First Solar. The American Studio Glass Movement
began here, and the Glass Pavilion carries that spirit with daily making and
galleries of historic and contemporary Toledo glass.
Tuscora Park Carousel
1928 Herschell-Spillman wood carousel with 1928 Wurlitzer 153. Open seasonally.
University of Findlay's Mazza Museum
The Mazza Museum celebrates the original art of picture books using education,
exhibits, events and artist visits. It features the largest collection of
picture book art in the world.
Watch House & Circle Mound
Art bridges time and space. In the case of this public art installation, artist
Todd Slaughter honors early American Indian culture and our future. It depicts a
planetarium and house bridging a recreated Indian mound. Watch House and Circle
Mound is part of an Art in Public Places collection that includes more than 70
sculptural elements in public spaces throughout Dublin.
Wexner Center for the Arts
The Wexner Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary, international laboratory
for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. The center offers
exhibitions, performances, films, artistic residencies and educational programs.
The building, a landmark of postmodern architecture, was designed by Peter
Eisenman of New York with Richard Trott of Columbus.
Zanesville Museum of Art
In addition to its vast pottery collection, Zanesville Museum of Art has works
on paper and decorative arts that span thousands of years. Its Arts of Ohio
Galleries features works from the permanent collection and significant loans
illustrating the art, history, and culture of the Buckeye state.
Zanesville Pottery Inc
Rich clay deposits in southeast Ohio led to pottery making by Indigenous people,
as well as early settlers. Zanesville became a center of mass-produced pottery,
with skilled workers producing dinnerware, crocks, storage jars, and tile.
Zanesville Pottery formed in 1945 as a store representing the local factories in
the area.