I
just found an American Civil War History Museum, here in Ohio. It is located at 217 S. Washington Street in
Tiffin, Ohio. It is a 10,000 square ft
museum that offers interactive activities, a research library, theater and a
gift shop. According to their website
“Our museum offers eight exhibit rooms with hands on exhibits for adults and
children designed to enhance your experience and knowledge of the Civil War and
Ohio’s role in it”. It is open year round from noon to 4pm Wednesday through
Saturday, in the historic district of Tiffin.
There is a small cost for visiting the museum. Adults are $6, Seniors (55+) $5, Students $3
and children under 6 are free. What I
found interesting is there is a Bluestar Museum Program. It says “Active Duty Military/Immediate
Family Free during the summer with proof, half prices the remainder of the
year, Adults $3 Students $1.50. You can
contact them at 419-455-9551 or e-mail them at info@acwmo.org . Sounds like a fun trip!
While
in Tiffin make sure you stop by the Tiffin Glass Museum. The Tiffin Glass Factory began in 1889 as the
A.J. Beatty & Sons Company and ended
production in 1980. This museum is open
from 1-5pm Tuesday through Saturday and they are located at 25 S. Washington
Street in downtown Tiffin. If you are a
glass collector, this should be a must see location on your family trips. Just be careful when your kids are walking
around this museum, remember this is a glass museum.
Well,
if you are out exploring some of the greatness of our State of Ohio, don’t
forget the John & Annie Glenn Historic Museum. This is a non-profit organization, whose
mission is “to honor the first American to orbit the Earth and his partnership
with a remarkable woman. We teach about life during the Great Depression and
the Home Front during WWII.” according to their website. This bit of history is located at 72 W. Main
Street in New Concord, Ohio. The hours
are Wednesday through Saturday May through October 10am to 4pm, open Sundays
also 1-4. Now, it appears you don’t have
to wait until May. If you want to get a
group of friends, or people from your organization together you can schedule a
tour throughout the year. There is an
admission fee, Adults $7, Seniors (& groups of 10 or more) $6, Students are
$3, Children under 6 are free. For more
information call 740-826-3305.
Here
is one place I have never been, but still plan on making a day trip out of it
someday - The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. I understand it has about 472,900 square feet
and 11 galleries. It is also, according
to their website, “Indiana’s No.1 non-sports attraction.” Just glancing at their website it appears
they have many exhibits. All Aboard,
Carousel Wishes and Dreams, Dinosphere: Now You’re in Their world, Fireworks of
Glass, Giant Water Clock, The Library inside the Museum, Ruth Allison Lilly
Theater, Playscape, Power of Children: Making a Difference and many many more. This museum is located at 3000 N. Meridian
St., in Indianapolis. Call 317-334-3322
for more details. Though there is a cost
to enter, they also offer free days, which are listed on their website along
with a Target Free Family Night, which is from 4-8pm on the first Thursday of
each month. Call and get all the
details.
I
realize this could be a bit more driving, but as much snow as we have had
lately, this would be great just to see something different, other than our own
yard covered in the white stuff. Have
fun, and enjoy your family time.
