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    The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

    4.8 (10 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Mark K.

    A great mid-sized museum, bigger and better than I expected. We came for the Jerrie Mock display (first woman to fly around the world solo; she was from Newark.) It was great, with a partial replica of her plane, and many artifacts, maps, etc. The rest of the museum is chock-full of local history, interactive science exhibits for kids, and special exhibits (this time of pottery.) There are some science exhibits outside, an interurban rail car in a shelter, a glassworking shop, a small "village" inside, etc. Like COSI but smaller, and with more local history. We would be there all the time if we lived in Newark, and will bring Baby K. back when she is a bit older and we want to beat the crowds at COSI.

    Joe C.

    The wife and I decided ro scope out the place as a potential road trip with the grandkids Kaylee 8, and Dane 5. At first glance I knew right away they will love it. This olace is so interacrive it's crazy. I especially liked the glass blowing demonstration they had with Japanese artist Kazuki Takizawa, he was very personable with the crowd. He answered the few quesrions he was asked. Apparently he has a show on the 13th of April. The place over all is like a mini COSI the cost for admittance is 10$ and a AAA and senior discounts available I'm not sure about military discounts but I would think they do offer them.

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    National Heisey Glass Museum

    National Heisey Glass Museum

    4.3(3 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This is another "hidden gem" of an attraction. We went to Newark specifically to visti the…read moreNational Heisey Glass Museum but it was much much more than we expected. This is an amazing look at the history of glass and the incredible run of the Heisey Glass Company. The collections are organized into various eras - clearly labled - that show the development of Heisey Glass over the years. Other collections are based on the type of glass - i.e. the introduction of different colors and styles. There are also exhibits illustrating Heisey's "animal glass". The staff is not only VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE but also EXTREMELY PRSONALBE and VERY WILLING (EAGER) to talk about the collections. There is a very informative (approximatley 20 minute) video that you shouldn't miss. Having spent 4 summers working in a glass plant while working my work through college, seeing and hearing the stories behind the Heisey glass was especailly fasicnating. The gift shop is loaded with pieces of "original Heisey glass" for sale at very resonable prices.

    An amazing museum. I'm not into glass, but can appreciate the art and craft, well displayed here…read more Lots of different types of glass, from various eras, perfectly preserved and shown in well lit cases. Some knockoffs and more recent production, especially in the basement under the historic house. Another basement room is for meetings but also has artifacts from the factory and explains the glassmaking process. Staff are friendly and helpful. There's a gift shop with actual Heisey glass for sale, plus souvenirs and books. Parking out front, with this in the middle of the museum complex and park. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in local history, industry, art, and decor.

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    A friend wanted to celebrate her birthday here taking ridiculous photos with friends after not…read morebeing with groups of people for the first few years of the Coronavirus pandemic. Not enough people RSVP'd for an actual party that night so we all bought our own tickets (adult tickets are $15 Thursdays, $25 other days) and met up there. Street parking is available but watch for signs to make sure you aren't parking somewhere that needs a pass. If you can't parallel park, maybe have someone drive who is comfortable doing it. In total, 10 people showed up including a child in a wheelchair. Our tickets were for an hour but I believe we took about 2 hours; there were maybe 4 other people we saw during that time so the owner didn't rush us out. The business has around a dozen themes and several walls with fun graphics and lights. It was easy to start our way in the back and work towards the front. Or you could start on the left or right and work your way around the U shape. It was a really fun way for us to be silly, take photos, and make good memories.

    This place is so much fun!!! We took a group of 12 year olds on a Friday evening for some birthday…read morefun and they all thought it was so cool. My husband and I had fun too taking some pics. There are 20 areas plus they have some selfie lights around that you can also use. Parking is on the street but we didn't have any trouble finding spots. We reserved our tickets ahead of time by emailing with the business. Highly recommend!

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