This is a cute little museum featuring exhibits, shows, and interactive stations related to…read morescience, history, technology, and more. There is a very nice little planetarium (the Scidome), and viewing a show is included in the price of admission. We saw "From Earth to the Universe," which provided a crash course on astronomy throughout history and a look at our galaxy and the universe. The first floor of the space features a lot of interactive and hands-on activities, such as building a circuit, learning about your body, building and racing cars from objects like Legos, plus a 6-and-under play area. The hot shop is also located in this area, and it was very interesting to watch them work with the hot glass (and a very pleasant space to be in on such a cold day!) Upstairs is a wealth of local and regional historical information for Newark and Licking County and its citizens and discoveries. A giant mastadon skull greets you as you come up the stairs, as the Burning Tree Mastadon was found in the county. The Jerrie Mock exhibit, complete with a flight simulator and a replica of her airplane, the Spirit of Columbus, was extremely popular with the kids. (Jerrie Mock, a Newark native, was the first woman to fly solo around the world). A little historic village, complete with cash registers, scales, and games is also available to walk through on this level. Given the weather, we didn't spend as much time out in the courtyard as we probably would have otherwise, but we definitely made it over to the building housing the interurban railway car, the back end of which you can walk in and look around the interior of. There's also a really well done mural on the topic out by the parking lot. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and the museum was clean and comfortable. There is plentiful parking outside. A small gift shop, including items made in the hot shop, is available near the entrance.

My niece loves to go to another children's museum in a nearby city. Unfortunately, it's a little…read morepricey for what it has to offer beyond your 1st visit & there is very little for adults to interact with & engage. We recently went to Cosi 1 weekend instead. The Works is hands down a better experience than the other children's museum. This is now her favorite of the 3 places we've been. Unfortunately, the glass blowing was closed for routine maintenance & we have plans to return when open again. The bottom floor houses the small planetarium & hands on exhibits & play areas for kids & upstairs is more informative displays of the local area, the Works history & a brief technology over view. I've heard there's a café associated with the museum across the outdoor area but we didn't look into that the day we were there. 10/10 recommend a visit if you're in the area & looking for something new, fun & educational for kids to do.

Well worth the stop! This is a fascinating little museum with an extensive collection of funeral…read morememorabilia. It's not morbid, not a Halloween attraction. Varied pieces celebrating the ends of many famous persons. A rosette from the bunting on Lincoln's funeral train, invitations to memorial services for many famous people. A hand organ played as funeral music for Franklin Roosevelt. So many items to see. All tastefully displayed throughout a currently working funeral home. The museum is free to the public but you are welcome to make a donation if you would like. Donations are forwarded to local charities. The museum began as an autograph collection but when someone included a funeral notice with the autograph, (Joe Louis), Famous Endings resulted.

It's actually really well done and if you have a good sized group the owner curator will give you a…read morefull tour, it was interesting the first time I went here, but that was so many years ago when I was young, went recently and it has improved a lot and more exhibits are in place.

I can describe my first impression in one word: welcomed. The lady at the front desk greeted us…read morewarmly, walked us through the nine minute introductory video, the three levels of artifacts, and how to get the most out of our visit. The museum is full of beautifully curated, cordoned-off room displays: a kitchen and dining area, a cheese-making room, wood-working room, print shop, iron-working room, and even a fire station equipment room. Press a button, and you are instantly immersed in an audio explanation while overhead lights highlight each piece. It's a clever, engaging way to learn. One of my favorite spaces was the music room complete with Al Ho. There were also glass cabinets, showcasing clothing, worn by Sugarcreek residence over the years, a thoughtful touch that brings local history to life. I also learned how deeply Sugarcreek is tied to brick making, thanks to its rich clay and shale deposits. The first plant, the Finzer Brothers Clay Company, was eventually acquired by The Belden Brick Company in 1946. It's a fascinating part of the town's story. We had a great time, exploring all three levels and left with a real appreciation for the care and pride that went into this museum.

Amazing! I've been outside this museum quite a few times, but this was the first time I meandered…read moreinside. It is the weekend of the Swiss Festival and the vendors just opened shop at 11 AM. It was not crowded downtown Sugarcreek just yet, but it was about to be. I was welcomed by the friendliest staff who briefly explained the lay out and I was on my way. Lots of cool antiques and history of Sugarcreek and a lot about both the Swiss and Amish heritage of the area. It is an old building with creaking floors (which adds to the charm!) so when you are downstairs you can hear the people walking above you. There is a very small gift shop up front and I didn't buy anything, but there were a few cute souvenir trinkets. I can't wait to come back and bring my son.

I'm a big sucker for 60s, so I made a point to check out DACO's current Mod/60s exhibit before it…read morewas gone. All I can say is: So cool! Yes, I definitely wish there were more artifacts, posters and clothing on display, but that's just because I'm a lover of any and all things 60s era, so anything original to the time period just plain excites the dickens out of me and makes me think and ponder socio-economic conditions, and life in general, during America's past 100 years even more, haha. The museum is next to the Sherman house, a historical home with its own significance. There's plenty of free street parking if the small lot next to DACO happens to be full. I believe it was $11 to see their spotlight exhibit. If you're an art/history buff, I recommend you take a day stroll down to Lancaster and stop here; anything of historical significance is always worth patronizing, imo.

The current exhibit is Flower Power: Flora in Fashion. I loved all of the use of floral print…read morefabrics and the big paper flowers decorating the entrance to the exhibit. As part of the exhibit, I took a flower arranging class at the art education center on the museum property. Our instructors Brooke and Elizabeth were very knowledgable and gave us lots of helpful tips for working with flowers at home. Elizabeth provided all of the fresh flowers from her floral design business and farm (Bluegreen Gardens) and they were gorgeous. Admission to the Decorative Arts Center is free. On the weekends, they are open Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 pm. The staff is made up of volunteers and they are always fantastic.

I can't believe I'm the first to review this gem of a museum! I was here for the ghost tour, but…read moreI'll be back at Christmastime to see the home in all its holiday glory. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautifully restored home of the Reeves Family and the paranormal perspective of the home. The docent was fairly new, but she was knowledgeable and interesting. She focused not just on the family and the unexplained, but also on Victorian death rituals and such. The dark, quiet ambiance really did lend itself to the charm and spooky atmosphere of the tour. The carriage house is where you start the tour and is pretty impressive in its own right. I may have found that even more spectacular than the house itself. It is really all just so lovely. Do yourself a favor and make a point of visiting this beautiful Tuscarawas County treasure.

On our list for our first stop was Gnadenhutten State Memorial Park. The museum was closed but…read morethat's okay. Trying to stay on our budget I prefer not to go into a museum with admission fees plus there is signage along the park that gives you info needed. We strolled around the small park, looked into windows of the Meeting House, a cabin and the cemetery. Free to enjoy outside! A step back into history and story of the 90 Indians including women & children that was massacred.

This was my first time visiting this museum. It's not open all day but they have phone numbers…read morelisted on the door. So if you come at an odd time, give them a call. This is a must see if you visit Gnadenhutten. The cemetery surrounding the museum and historical park is the oldest cemetery in Ohio. It's beautiful and I visit each time I go to this adorable village. We called John who's name was on the door and he was able to meet us at the museum. He is a wealth of information and the nicest man ever, not to mention he is the Mayor of Gnadenhutten. We walked around the museum and I was in awe of all the arrowheads that are displayed, they all were found within 15 miles of the museum. It's not a huge museum, but take your time reading things and watching the very informative movie playing. We were there for two hours and John was able to tell me apart of history that I didn't know. It's such a sad story about the 96 Christian unarmed Native American Indians massacred by Pennsylvania Militiamen. They killed Men, women and children and then burned the whole village down. This happened on March, 8 1782. Two children were able to escape, one was scalped but survived. They were able to tell the story to Moravia Missionaries. In 1798 missionary John Heckwelder returned to the site and collected all the bones he could find. He buried them all in on grave and that mound is roped off at the historical park. I can say hearing the story from John, it was so sad I found myself tearing up. The grounds are so beautiful and today they have the church and cooper house for you go into. They have all kinds of events throughout the year, I wish that I lived closer so I could attend them. In August they have Pioneer Days, the weekend after I left was Apple Butter Days. Thanksgiving through January 1 they have a Christian Indian drive-thru display. If you visit this museum and historical park, please leave a donation. We need this part of history to be displayed and to honor those who lost their lives. So the money helps keep this place going. They also need volunteers, my daughter is going to help out on her day off coming up. Thank you John, it was one of the highlights of my trip meeting you and learning about this time in history.

If you enjoy art then you will enjoy spending time at the Columbus Museum of Art. They have…read morerotating exhibits plus a large collection of modern art. The staff is warm and welcoming. As a family level member of the Cincinnati Museum of Art my wife and I were able to get in free. Sundays are free to everyone I believe. They do charge $10 for parking but if you make a purchase in their gift shop or cafe the parking fee is reduced to $5. It was a great way to spend the morning and a membership not only saves you money but also supports the arts.

You know, I was never a fan of being dragged to the art museum as a kid. It was boring! Who wants…read moreto stand around looking at pictures all day? But I think if the museum had been like it is now, I would have loved it. Even as an adult, it adds so much to the experience to have the themed activities in nearly every gallery. There are games, writing and drawing prompts, books to read, and more to really connect people of all ages with the artwork and keep you coming back. The free admission on Sundays and $5 Thursday nights are great, too! Whether you're local or visiting, it really is worth your time to spend a few hours at one of the most accessible museums in town.

I came to write a good review but it says it's permanently closed now? I didn't know that. We…read morevisited here not too long ago & wasn't aware of it closing.. Definitely sad to see that! My kids truly enjoyed this place & definitely a place for learning.. esp if you homeschool. They had all kinds of different occupational set ups & real life situations. My kids enjoyed the car ride ons & going through the car wash. The grocery store, classroom, NICU (I thought was super neat!), Dentist, hair salon, Jail cell complete with a "mug shot" card & background, airplane, the barn, literally every little set up we had fun with. Kid size, but also adults able to play & interact and pretend play! Would def recommend to anyone with littles! They do have an upstairs unit that is for older kids. The kids under the age limit were not allowed upstairs which is fair.. but with having kids 2 different age groups it was unfortunate because my older child didn't get to experience that part. They also have a small outdoor playground that my kids enjoyed! Hopefully yelp is wrong & they are still open!

We loved it! My one year old had so much fun, this was his birthday treat. Not too expensive and…read morethe dramatic play centers are so detailed.

My husband and I got our tickets online. We were excited to get to see the prison. We came from MI…read moreand we didn't get see most of the stuff we paid for wish we had known that ahead of time. There's nothing else to do in Mansfield really so we seen what 25 minutes of we paid $22(each perso)for I guess and drove back home. The lady at the gift shop was friendly tho. Bummed out we drove all that way and pd what we paid to see 20-25 minutes of the tour(self tour)

Location: 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield Ohio…read more Outstanding visit and incredible tour experience. Special thanks to our tour guide, David - he made 90 minutes fly by, great knowledge of the history and filmography of the location. We had a blast and learned so much. My biggest tip is plan to take a guided tour. There is a self-guided option, but the staff here are skilled and will make your visit remarkable.

Not your typical museum visit. Dr. Mattox is an excellent curator and guide. He definitely was…read moreengaging even with my disengaged pre-teen. He was patient and kind. More importantly, he is a wealth of knowledge who present information on any artifact to which any visitor was drawn. He put the information into context for young and old alike. What a gem this place and Dr. Mattox are to Flushing, OH!

Stopping at the Underground Railroad Museum was a eye opening experience. Sitting down speaking…read morewith Dr John Maddox and listening to stories about his life and experiences have given us a different perspective about being white in America. Things are only somewhat different today. We need to learn from our past mistakes. Thank you for taking the time to sit down and speak to us Dr. Maddox you are a very inspiring man. You opened my eyes not only to history. But how to look at my life not just through someone's else's eyes but to my own. You are correct when you say," Everyone has a story to tell." Wouldn't be great if we could all sit down and listen to everyone's story peacefully? Thank you again the visit to your museum is the highlight of my trip home. G-d bless you.