Small museum but a big experience…read more Nice little old house (two, actually, with the office/gift shop/extra gallery.) great staff- friendly, informative. We learned a lot. Kid K was bored by the end but still said she liked it. Family history plus info about his intentions. Steep stairs so be careful. Classy items in the gift shop. Definitely worth a visit if you are nearby, or a detour if you are at all interested in history or technology.

I had the privilege of touring the historic birthplace of Thomas Alva Edison. And, I had the…read morepleasure of having Deb - a wonderful retired school teacher - narrate the tour. To get to the historic house, I had to drive past the quaint Milan town square, which in itself seems to be a genuine piece of Americana. The house and adjacent museum visitor center are located near the top of a hill. They overlook what is now a defunct historic canal. Inside the visitors center, there is an impressive collection of Edison's audio inventions - many that still work! Inside the house are several artifacts owned by the Edisons, as well as other period-correct pieces. A few of Thomas Edison's personal items are even on display upstairs. Deb enthusiastically painted a vivid picture of how life was in the Edison house. She explained how many of the artifacts were used. The "school teacher" in her certainly came out, as she encouraged questions. The house is conveniently located only a few miles from the Ohio turnpike. I highly recommend experiencing this interesting and informative, historic gem.

I found the Merry-Go-Round Museum online while looking up things to do in the area. Honestly I…read morewasn't sure what to expect but once I saw the great Yelp reviews, we decided to stop in. It ended up being one of our favorite experiences in Sandusky! It's small but mighty with tons of intricately carved merry-go-round animals, some of which were crafted in the early 1900s. I learned quite a bit and the displays were so fun to look at. Your admission ticket includes 1 ride on the carousel which is in the center of the small museum (you can pay for additional rides). They made an announcement that they were starting it up so we took our spots - Nate got on a seahorse and I sat in a chariot. When I tell you that thing goes fast, I mean it. I think the operator said it gets up to 7 mph! I actually started to get a bit dizzy, but it was so fun and brought me so much joy. I couldn't stop smiling the entire time. They have an on site woodworker/carver which was so cool. The building that houses the museum is an old post office and it's definitely seen better days (it's 100+ years old), so I hope they can continue to house this museum there!

I'd been here once about 20 years ago and enjoyed it. Now, with a kid, we had to go when nearby…read more And it was even better than I remembered. Housed in I think an old post office, cool building. Parking around back. Loads of carousel horses in the lobby and all around- and swans, and giraffes, and merhorses, and more. A carver was there on the Sunday we went, and was great with the kids. The big draw is the merry-go-round inside. You get passes for one ride with your ticket, and can get more for $1 each. Kid K went twice. It seems fast inside, but all the kids loved it. The organ was playing Halloween-appropriate songs at the end of September. Ever heard the Ghostbusters theme on a calliope? There's also the Cedar Point museum, with some of the collection that used to be in a building at the amusement park. Mostly souvenir items, but some bits from there and some photos. A little roller coaster simulator video game. Tiny gift shop. Great staff. Definitely would come back.

You are able to see so much of the Reformatory on the self-guided tour! It's wonderful and…read moreinspiring what they're able to do with the restoration and maintenance of the building and the history itself. We went on a Beyond the Bars tour as well and my favorite part of that was being able to go to the attic and hear about when they used the space as a free-roaming cell for 300+ prisoners... how sad some of these stories are. I would love to come back for a paranormal tour!

We visited the reformatory both during the day and overnight for a paranormal tour/ghost hunt…read more During the day, we accessed only the gift-shop and admired the grounds from the outside. The merchandise in the store was priced high, in my opinion, with zip up hoodies tagged at $70 each. The staff during both of our visits were friendly and helpful. The overnight ghost hunt included complimentary beverages, a 30-45 min pre-tour, and support from the staff throughout the night. The building is maintained pretty well and the areas that aren't safe are clearly marked off limits. I'd love to come back and take a different tour.

After a late lunch at the Tin Goose diner, came over to this very nice aviation+ museum. First,…read more you can tell by the ladies working the front desk - admission, you're in a great place, when you comment you don't have your readers with you and it'll be difficult to read the information at the exhibits. Without missing a beat, Valerie offers her pair. Her only request is that I return them when I leave. . So very kind of her. We pay the admission, and begin the tour. There was a lot to see and I would definitely give yourself at least 90 minutes to see both areas. There is a hangar also to see the bigger planes. There were many nice tributes, and we got a kick out of the Hogan's Heroes memorabilia. The vintage cars were a bonus. I can't wait to tell my dad he needs to take a drive here just for the classic cars! I think one of the first cars he drove was the '57 bel aire convertible. The yellow one here is in pristine condition. Also loved the vintage Bob's Big Boy side of window drive up sign. Classic! The attention to detail and restoration is truly a labor of love for many of the items here. In the hangar, there were quite a few volunteers. They were busy getting things ready for Father's Day weekend! The ford two motor plane will be taking passengers for a nostalgic ride. This museum is an amazing tribute to the put in bay, Lake Erie aviators. There is also war memorabilia! The investment that continues in this amazing museum and the diner attached is remarkable. I'll be telling my aviation, car enthusiast friends and people looking for something neat to do to come by, enjoy and donate to help these pieces of history to continue to be available for generations to come! Great way to spend a few hours! Highly recommend this Gem! PS, I did return the glasses after I left. I also bought a cute onesie for my granddaughter !

A small but simply amazing aviation museum! Other reviews have done a wonderful job of describing…read morethe planes and items on exhibit and they have done a wonderful job. The people who volunteer and work here IMHO are what makes this a simply amazing museum. From the fine people that greet you and buy tickets from and work the gift shop. The fine folks working and restoring tanks and finding the time to inform and answer questions. When I apologize when noticing it was minutes from closing time, instead of being rushed out the door I was given a "behind the ropes" tour of planes that included getting up close and personal with the most impeccably restored B-25 I've seen. To our surprise our guide turned out to be the Director of Operations for the museum. His unassuming nature and will to give this history teacher a tour well past closing time speaks volumes of his love and dedication to both the museum and its visitors. One of the best museums I've been to and would encourage a visit.

Nice museum. Appropriately priced. If you're not familiar with the area I can see it being better…read morethan say for a local. I wish they gave a little more information and explanations on some of the placards but over all its an alright way to spend an hour. I didn't do the boat tour as I am already very familiar with it from doing community service aboard it as a teen. Lol We all have a past. Im sure that it is very interesting to others though!

I didn't know too much about the Great Lakes so I thought I would visit this museum. The museum…read moreconsists of two parts: an indoor museum that is semi-interactive. There is a series of non-stop videos on the Great Lakes, maps, history, gift shop, etc. Everything is labeled and explained. The second part is the ship - Colonel James M. Schoonmaker. Both are self-guided tours. The indoor museum will take you about an hour if you read everything and see some of the videos. The ship, however, will take you at least an hour plus depending on how depth you want to know about the ship. The ship has two levels; bottom level is where the engines and storage are located. The top level is the deck that leads you to their living quarters. The living quarters is two stories with no elevators. The bottom level is accessible only by a steep, narrow iron ladder.

Amazing experience! Cannot wait to come back. Ticket prices were completely reasonable and there is…read moreso to look at and learn.

This museum collection completely took me by surprise. First of all, the four hours of operation…read morewere not nearly enough so that I was forced to speed through the last 45 mins. just to say that I saw everything. Unfortunately, most of the rolling stock sits outside exposed to the harsh Ohio elements, but not all are showing the effects of time. The museum has numerous collections which were donated and are exhibited in a number of the railcars. The number of rail related artifacts must be seen to be believed; I am not exaggerating when I state that you will most likely come across an item which you have never see before. On display is the bell from the locomotive which pulled President Lincoln's funeral train. The museum has a wonderfully located rail park right in the middle of all the action and plans are underway to further develop the site. Also the gift shop has great value souvenirs such as t-shirts (loved the variety of train designs on the shirts) and caps.

This art museum is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth visiting. General admission is free…read morebut has $14 parking. The building itself is stunning, with great architecture and tons of natural light that makes walking through the galleries feel really open and peaceful. They have works from Monet and other well known artists, which was really exciting to see in person. There's a lot to explore, so I'd recommend setting aside a few hours to really take it all in. Just make sure to plan your timing because they close at 5 PM. The staff throughout the museum were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There's also a large gift shop with lots of unique items and a cafe inside the museum, which is nice if you want to take a break during your visit.

MIX: Peace, Love, and Soul Tags For: Mix: Peace, Love, and…read moreSoul Special Event Sold Out Date: Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00-10:00 p.m. The CMA throws themed events every 1st Friday. At these events food alcohol nonalcoholic beverages are served. I say this because most responsible people call Ubers/Rides to pick them up safely, well when the event was over at 10 people picked up there things at coat check and proceeded to the vestibule to wait on their rides and Ubers. This was around 10-10:30 pm and the police that were hired at event forced everyone to stand outside. Keep in mind it was about 6 degrees in Cleveland. I understand the event was over and they had to close but grace should've been given considering the weather. Although the event was nice maybe you shouldn't attend in the winter because they'll put you out.

Wow, what an museum!!! I don't mean to sound elitist, but…read moreone doesn't think Toledo, Ohio when it comes to world class art. This place is on another level of awesome! As is the glass museum across the street, this museum is free to visit. The exhibits here are world class and include a massive array of art over a 4,000+ year time frame. We also enjoyed the sculpture works outside the museum. I mean, who the hell doesn't want to get on a huge tire swing, play musical instruments or lay on a hammock made of glass?! Just blown away amazed with this place! Thank you!!!

I wish things were open :( the staff were nice however, there was only two sections open and then…read morethe outside area. I'd wait until the museum is done with reservations before going. 3.5/5

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.