This restored, historically and materially rich home is a real treat to tour. I strongly recommend…read moreeveryone visits this home turned museum at least once.

Stumbled on this when in town to visit the county historical museum. Google or Apple or someone…read moreknows I am a history buff, and this popped up. Fit it in when I could. Pull up to the building on the hill. Nice parking area. But it turns out that is the smaller, annex building, really. Head down to the row of shops across the street, and you will enter a world full of Model Ts. Beautifully restored and displayed, with good explanations of their backgrounds, and often a copy of the group's magazine in front with an article about that particular car. Superb staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Tons to see. When you finish here, there are more cars (and a plane) across the street. They have events, and it's really worth a visit if you are anywhere nearby, are at all a car buff or history buff. Or just curious. A few cars for kids to sit in, etc., and they'll have fun too.

A fun and interesting diversion, but I think unless you're really a car buff, the $7 admission is a…read morebit stiff. Fascinating to see actual 100-plus year old vehicles arranged in such a way that you learn about their development. Interesting how they were really toys for the very wealthy until about the early 20s when the assembly line started to bring the prices down. It's housed in two buildings, the second one really had much more to see than the first. The docent/tour guide was full of knowledge and enthusiasm and would probably talk for hours if you were willing to listen. A couple visitors who were there were major car buffs, looking closely under hoods and discussing valves and pistons at great length. The guide did a good job balancing between them and those of us who were really more interested in the historic aspect and a somewhat shorter tour. Along with the cars, tractors, trucks, you can see antique office equipment, tools, car accessories, vintage advertising and mannequins dressed in period costumes. Most of the vehicles have been restored with fresh Ford paint jobs, but a few are on display in all their ancient, rusty glory. Be prepared to spend the entire visit on your feet. As with most antiques, the general rule is 'look but don't touch' but they are not obsessed with this and didn't seem to mind some careful, respectful touching of the restored vehicles. Perfect activity for a Sunday afternoon.

I think the idea of this place is cool, but it really needs some money put into it. I'm glad we…read morewent on a Free day because I would have been upset to pay an entrance fee for what is there. There is a super small inside gallery area. A bunch of exhibits were covered so you couldn't see them. The outside is a small village with two structures. It was cool to go in and see you those looked like. There are plaques with what is around the circle area and you can either scan the QR code to get that information or borrow one of their books to learn about it. I think that's pretty cool. I think there is massive room for improvement and making things just look nicer. I think those in charge could learn a lot from how the Great Council State Park was done. Lots of room for more hands and interactive things to keep the kids interesting in learning about our past. This could also spell more revenue from schools for Field Trips.

Not much to see. Wasn't impressed with the whole area. The Indian huts were the most interesting…read morething about the whole place.

Came on a weekday during Christmas break. Packed with kids, so maybe try an off time…read more Medium-sized children's/science museum, loads of activities and displays. Aimed at single-digits ages, and Kid K felt a little old I think. She found stuff to do, but a quieter day with not so many little kids would have been more fun for her. Still, she did some of the science things, and we went to the indoor zoo- very cool, very cute, very clean. They had a few scheduled special activities during the day but we missed them. There were a lot of staff around helping and keeping an eye on things, which is always good. Multiple discounts, so check for those. Prices are reasonable even without them. Parking was packed on a busy day, but we found a spot. It's in a big park so no other crowded places nearby. A great draw for the area.

I haven't been here in years! We used to bring the kids here for the playground but the entire…read moremuseum is super cool. Lots of spaces to wander thru, lots of eye catching displays to keep you entertained and elevate use of your brain. The waterway is one of may favorite parts of the museum and glad it's still up and running 20+ years later. We actually went to watch the Mesmerica 360 show in the dome theater. That was rather mundane to me but that's not the fault of the museum. My biggest peeve of the visit was seeing the us flag was still being masted when it is in tatters. I posted in my 'check in' and I will post again here in my review that it's time to retire this flag and replace with a fresh replacement. Whomever is in charge of the grounds here should be embarrassed. Please do better.

This museum is so freaking cool. It has so many interesting exhibits including built in caves. The…read morechildren's museum is also large with many different activities for kids. The food is also surprisingly good. We love coming here.

A really nice science museum, pretty well aimed at kids though interesting to adults too. And less…read morecrowded, and far less chaotic, than the Children's Museum in the complex. A display on seasons with plants, animals, habitats. Dino skeletons. Space exhibit downstairs. A glacial tunnel. Loads to explore. Definitely get to Union Station and check out this and the local history museum.

Very cool shop. Expertly curated and it is evident that a lot of care and thought went into the…read moreset-up here. I loved the displays and the way that everything was arranged. Lots of interesting taxidermy and creepy objects and just over-all interesting things to look at and to purchase. I would love to come back again when I am not with my four year old. This is the sort of shop that is right up my (dark) alley.

The gentleman in there was very cool . Told us some stories about some of the items and we quite…read moreenjoyed the experience.

On the first Friday of January, I got my funk on and finally made it to The Funk Music Hall of Fame…read more& Exhibition Center in Downtown Dayton in the Fire Blocks District. I heard about the hall of fame opening last year and wanted to check out, as part of the Dayton First Friday event, each Friday in Downtown Dayton they have an event getting people out on Friday night. Did you know Dayton, OH is the home to funk - Ohio Players, Zapp Band and Roger (Roger Troutman), Slave, Lakeside, Faze-O and Lakeside? Yes really! The museum brings funk to life with variety of memorabilia at the center - Lakeside tour outfits, many gold records of many of the artists plus artifacts from notable artists Sly and the Family Stone, CeCe Peniston and many others - touring the center is a step back into the 70's where funk was king and the center brings back alive as many newer artists across variety of music genres (rap, R&B, soul) are inspired by these Dayton and funk musicians. As the center is fairly new there's room for growth and definitely more artists/musicians to be featured - would love to see Bootsy Collins, Parliament Funkadelic (I was told George Clinton has visited the center), and many more to be added in the future. The Center is on Northwest corner of East Third and Jefferson Street, note the museum is run by CEO David Webb and by passionate volunteers, who love funk and/or had family members from several of the Dayton funk scene, so $5 donation for self guided tour is requested when you enter and pictures are only allowed in the lobby. Note the museum is normally open only by reservation, so plan ahead or look for events at the center or in the Downtown Dayton community. Come on down to Downtown Dayton and get funky at the Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition center!

I'm a lifelong fan of funk, but had no idea that DAYTON, of all places, was its #1 hotbed in the…read more70s and 80s!!! This killer collection is housed in the heart of Downtown and run by friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable volunteers dedicated to ensuring that Dayton's funk history does not fade into oblivion. There is metered and pay garage parking all over the place. We did the guided tour for $10/person (I think it's $5 to do the self-guided, but I feel like you won't learn as much). Artifacts, particularly costumes, from bands like Slave, Zapp, Lakeside, and Heatwave abound. My plan is to return here every time I visit Dayton from now on. If I lived in Dayton, I would beg to volunteer here!!!

What a charming, quirky and fun place! I was in the…read moreCincinnati area and this popped into my Facebook feed. You need to book an appointment to visit and the owner very graciously fit us in even though they had a fairly packed schedule. The space is in a cool art/studio space where various artisans rent out areas. The museum owner told me about some of the history of the building which was really interesting to hear. I love when old spaces are reimagined. When you get to the building that the museum is in, the cat museum is down the hall and to the right. (there isn't any directional signage when you enter the building). You know you are in the right place when you see the giant blow up lucky cat. The museum itself is a small space, but it is packed, literally wall to wall and floor to ceiling with lucky cat and other cat related items. There are several interactive items (noted with a paw so you know what you can and can't touch). There are items the owners collected, items created by the owners and items created and donated by others. One of my daughter's favorites was the weird al lucky cat and the super tiny lucky cat. We spent a surprisingly long amount of time in there because my daughter wanted to look at and take in as many details as possible. The museum itself is free, but you can make a donation. You can also support the museum and owner by making a purchase in the shop. They have everything from $1 small trinket items to large and expensive stuffed animals and souvenir shirts. If you are looking for something unique and quirky to do, definitely check out this super fun space.

A bit difficult to sign up for a tour and once you are there it is also a bit hard to find…read more Go to the big glass door entrance located in the corner of the building. Once inside go to the back and to the right... from there on it is easy because then you will see a big ole lucky cat and the entrance is marked. It is a small museum, but houses thousands of lucky cats. Varieties you have never seen before. Big ones, tiny ones, interactive ones, old ones, new ones.... Enjoy

Went here with my kids over spring break and it was a great way to spend the day. We got there…read morearound 10am and parking was super easy. There's a lot of it, including handicap spots right up front. The museum is huge, way bigger than I expected, with two floors and different sections that go in order through history, which was really cool. It's also completely free to get in and park, which is a big plus. The kids loved the interactive exhibits, and the staff was really helpful and knew their stuff if you had questions. We grabbed food at the cafeteria and it wasn't bad at all. Definitely recommend, especially if you have kids and need something fun to do.

It's a free museum, well worth the trip. Lots of walking so be prepared. There are plenty of tour…read moreguides and museum volunteers if you have questions. Some of the tour guide information was suspect, and some guides were reading from a script. I would rather someone follow a script than embellish. I chose to walk around by myself. Everything has a sign with enough info so you can self-explore. My knowledge of military aviation is above average; however, I was unaware just how massive the B-52 is in person! The B-1B and YB-70 are also other worldly.

If you're a James Dean fan or if you don't know much about him but you're curious to learn more,…read moreyou need to make this excursion and visit this incredible museum. James died tragically young and he had a very short career, but his talent left a lasting impression and created a legacy that's unmatched. His talent in the arts and in racing were incredible, and if you want to learn about either/both, they have tons of info and real memorabilia from James' family's personal collection here that touch on those themes, as well as lots of info from his childhood into high school, and some from his personal life before his death. Our docent was passionate about Jimmy and spoke of him like he was an old friend, which gave the tour a nice touch. The admission fee of $5 was extremely reasonable, too.

The James Dean Museum My daughter and I made a special road…read moretrip in 1993 to visit James Dean's childhood home, the cemetery where he's buried, Fairmount Museum (now the James Dean Museum) and the James Dean Gallery. I have glossy photos. I wasn't digital back then. If you're a fan of James Dean this place is a must visit. I was in a rough teen angst state when I saw the movie Rebel Without a Cause. In one scene he tells his parents looking at his father "you say one thing", (then looks at his mother), and says "you say another", then to both, "then you switch it all around again!" At that moment I had an out of body experience. Just how I felt, torn in half and angry since I was born. From then on I became the biggest fan. At one time when I owned a home the walls were covered with oil paintings and framed art all of James Dean. Every room had display cabinets with memorabilia. Nothing super valuable. Novelty items from my travels. I imagined charging admission one day to help me pay house tax! That was another lifetime ago. Now I have four of my favorite framed posters on the wall. I still have an old trunk with small items. Maybe one Winter Day I'll take photos. I love the little unusual collectibles I have left. I hope I haven't bored you. I guess I'm melancholy on his birthday. He was gone too soon. No one mentions his birth or death as was done a couple decades ago. I was a member of the fan club too. I wonder what happened to the fan club president. She lived in California. I still have her letters. I don't want to ever forget. The teenage Marianne full of frustration and anger is still a part of me. His expression of the emotions I felt as a teenager helped me realize I was not alone. I hope I'm still not alone.....