This museum is located in an old factory building and has a rougher, more industrial feel than the…read morepolished automotive museum next door. That is also part of its appeal. The collection is broad and includes cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, prototypes, signs, model cars, gas pumps, and other automotive memorabilia. There is a lot to explore, and the variety makes it interesting even when the displays are not especially refined. The GM Futurliner is the biggest highlight and is worth seeing by itself. Its size and unusual design are impressive, but it is currently parked tightly between two structural beams. That makes it difficult to step back, take photographs, or fully appreciate the vehicle. It should be moved to a more open area where visitors can see it properly. This is a good museum for anyone who enjoys vehicles and automotive history. It is less polished than the Art Deco museum next door, but the wide-ranging collection gives it a very different character.

This museum is massive on two levels with so many years of history with tons of cars and trucks…read more They have plenty of popular cars and trucks from many eras and even some odd balls. They have everything from a drag car, movie cars, everyday cars, military, classic cars, commercial vehicles, Wonder bread truck and the iconic checker cab from the 70s. Overall it's a nice collection of vehicles and a cool walk through.

"Where it All Began…read more. In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a 2 time state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum, Robert's law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We are SOOO PASSIONATE about preserving and sharing this place with the world!" My friend Jesse from JMH Fotografy https://www.facebook.com/jmhfotografy?mibextid=2JQ9oc https://instagram.com/jmhfotografy?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== was one of the invitees to do a Spooky Photo Shoot. Every room ( and there are lots of them ) have original wood work, beautiful pocket doors. Chandeliers, staircase is beautiful, stained glass, big open spaces. Since this was a funeral home for nearly 100 years there are bits and pieces of that history still here too. The building had a great vibe inside and out. They are raising money for more renovations so book an event. And call Jesse for photos. I was his assistant for the day. We had such a great time.

Amazing place and very beautiful atmosphere. Very welcoming and you will fall in love with the…read morearchitecture of the 130 year old building

This is a beautifully presented museum in the former Auburn Automobile Company headquarters. The…read morerestored Art Deco building is impressive on its own, with polished floors, elegant architecture, and cars displayed in what feels more like a gallery than a typical auto museum. The collection focuses on Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg automobiles, along with the history of the company, its designers, and the people who built the cars. Everything is clean, organized, and thoughtfully labeled. The vehicles are presented with enough space to appreciate their design and craftsmanship. The museum next door has a much more industrial feel and a broader variety of vehicles, but this one stands out for its architecture, refinement, and focused collection. Well worth visiting, even for someone who is not a serious car enthusiast.

This is by far the most expensive car museum collection that I have seen. The building is a…read morenational land mark and it's the original headquarters for the car company with the art deco beautiful show room, offices and manufacturing. The museum is on 3 levels and is a massive display. The museum next to it can be a packaged together for $25, tickets are good for two days because the collections are massive. Sorry I deleted all my pictures before I wrote this review. It's definitely a must stop for any car enthusiasts.

Such an awesome museum! The staff here are incredibly kind and welcoming. They're willing to give…read moreyou a tour throughout or you can go at your own pace. So much to see from science experience te to actual space artifacts to astronaut regalia and awards from around the world. The museum is very clean and kept nice for visitors and there is a really neat video to watch that shows every hour which I would highly encourage everyone to sit in for.

We enjoyed our visit to a museum celebrating the life and achievements of astronaut Neil Armstrong…read moreand the times of the "space race" culminating in the Apollo moon missions. This is a very Ohio-centric experience with mentions of the many other Ohioans who have also been in outer space. The museum is thoughtfully laid out, includes a few interactive exhibits, has a big parking lot including a covered picnic area, and is fully handicap accessible. Many fascinating artifacts such as the spacecraft tool kit, space foodstuffs, and even, uh, an article used by the astronauts to go to the bathroom. Also a lovely collection of artwork. And of course, the moon rock. The 30-minute documentary is a must. It plays continuously in a little theatre, so if you come in half way through just stay put and wait for the replay. It is very moving in that it captures the unity of the country in following the amazing mission to the moon as President Kennedy had determined it would happen before the decade was out. If you have any memory of the moon landings you will get a little teary-eyed. The walkway to enter the little theatre gives you the impression you're floating in space surrounded by millions of stars! They also have recordings of the crew of Apollo 8 (commanded by Jim Lovell of Ohio) broadcasting the Bible reading "in the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth..." They were the first human beings to see the earth from that vantage point. This was also thrilling to hear. We took our time to read the various information cards by each exhibit so out visit took about 90 minutes. I wish there was a bit more to see and/or that the film was longer. I feel the admission is a bit on the high side. But nonetheless I'm glad we went. Within a mile of the museum are some local photo ops: a statue of a friendly waving Neil Armstrong, and a giant space helmet reproduction with imprint of the moon footprint and other things. Space-related stuff all over this town. Fun!

Found this place on Groupon which k always check when I'm in a new place. It was $14 for two people…read moreso why not? I will say if you are a big science lover this one is not for you. There are a lot of kid activities but unless it gets updated one visit will be enough. I think it has potential to be great but there are about half of the items that were broken or stuff out that shouldn't be out, areas not closed off. There were a few cool things but i definitely wouldn't go back unless it was updated.

My kids love this place. There are a lot of things to do and explore. They enjoyed the slides,…read moremotion dancing theater.

We visited Bowling Green to see family and were looking for a rainy day activity. We stopped by…read moreSnook's as recommended by a local and had a great time. The car collection itself is beautiful and well documented with signage. In addition to the cars are many other collections of related memorabilia. The owner, Jeff, greeted us and chatted a while about his collection. Jeff and the other staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Great museum! Worth the trip from Columbus. We would highly recommend this. Nice variety of cars…read more Beautifully restored.

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.

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 am from out of town, but was here visiting my son. My husband absolutely loves pinball machines…read moreso I had to visit this place since he couldn't make the trip. I can't believe how many pinball machines they had! They just went on and on. Very old ones to just released. We had a great time checking them out. I think my favorite was one I had played before, the King Kong is so much fun!

Wizard's World is PHENOMENAL! After a week already hitting arcade after arcade on a pinball road…read moretrip, this was one of the few that really wowed me. There is a great selection of old and new pinball machines and its very cool that on the Stern games, they tend to have Pro, Premium AND LEs! If you are an Insider Connected fan for Stern machines, you may attempt to play every machine, WW made that easy to get in games I needed! The owner is awesome. We chatted with him for some time and he showed off his location. It's really great if you are a pinball fan. MUST visit if in northern Indiana!!! DO IT.

If you are into Mid Century Modern, Vintage, and Art...look no further. Found has a really great…read moreselection, the owner is really nice and a font of information. I learned a lot about certain pieces as he walked through an area of tje store with me....just talking about something he really loves, not pushy or trying to sell. They had a really incredible collection of vintage ceramic pieces...honestly I dont think you could find as many pieces under one roof. I purchased a vintage set of Japanese Sake and Soy bottles as a gift for my daughter today, and i will definitely return.

Oh goodness, if you haven't checked this place out you definitely need to! It would be worth…read moredriving to the small town of Goshen just to see. The owner, Keith, was so friendly and extremely helpful. He shared with us how he started collecting as a hobby to now a business. He's extremely knowledgeable and told stories about the items in his store and where they have come from, all around the world. As a religious college professor and missionary, Keith and his wife, Ann, have had the opportunity to explore the world and share these pieces in their store. Upon first glance it appears that there is just one level BUT there is a basement and an upstairs to this store as well! You will find a ton of unique and one-of-a-kind antiques, collectibles, treasures, furniture, pieces, jewelry, rugs, pottery, art and vintage items from all over the globe. There are also paintings, pottery, and books available for purchase by the owners and their family. Additionally, there are many, many Icons that can be purchased here. Found is one of the only stores in the Midwest were you can purchase from a HUGE collection of Eastern Orthodox, Ethiopian, & Anabaptist Icons. It's fun to explore the store and find these spread throughout.

Mind blown.. Allen County Museum & historical society…read more Of the many county and village museums I've seen in my day, Allen County was really a nice place to visit. They felt like a micro version of Ohio history connection, and daresay.... maybe even better in my opinion, if it were not just segmented to the area itself! You walk in, usually an old person is there to greet you at the front, the exhibits are free, except for one of the victorian houses next to the museum you can tour for a small fee. (We declined this trip) The museum has a lot of excellent exhibits... starting with the founders, their original covered wagon from the 1700s, and other locally celebrated families and events. EXCELLENT curation! The odd, but fascinating: *Someone's doll house replica of George Washington's Mount Vernon -- completed with furnishings, and figures (Takes up an entire room). *John Dillenger exhibit with death mask casting, and his original jail cell in Allen County... WITH a wax replicate of John. *A train -- INSIDE the museum *A fine collection of wagon/hearses *Restored animatronics with taxidermied animals from the late 1800's. Reminded me of the old nickelodeons that amazed and wow'd people from back in the day. The restoration was really amazing. I could go on, but I really hope you'd experience this gem of Northwest OH for yourself! It's really worth the time to stop and visit! Makes the historian in me all giddy just thinking about it!

Given Lima's modest size and relative lack of wealth, the Allen County Museum is impressively large…read moreand pretty amazing. It has enough oddities that it's worth a detour if you're heading up or down I-75 and have an hour or two to spare. I'll acknowledge that the sprawling space is largely filled with a lot of homespun local history that may not interest everyone: models of local grand homes that were demolished long ago, various old furnishings and carriages going back to Ohio's frontier days, many exhibits devoted to Lima's one-time prominence in locomotive manufacturing and as a major railroad hub, and a wall honoring LIma's famous and not-so-famour (Phyllis Diller, Hugh Downs, and a bunch of folks I'd never heard of). But there are at least a few exhibits that warrant the detour: First and foremost are the fascinating, bizarre, and rather macabre animated taxidermy spectacles created by local shoe salesman James Grosjean in the late 1800s and early 1900s. One is a ferris wheel with rotating animals but the craziest is the Noah's Ark exhibit with a recorded biblical narrative and music, the latter probably from the 1970s. The attendant on duty will likely be glad to start these machines up for you, if they're currently in working order. Second, there's a decent section devoted to John Dillinger's confinement in the local jail and his jailbreak, which was accomplished by the murder of the sheriff. Third, there's a Lima history exhibit with model trains, much like the excellent "Cincinnati in Motion" exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center, except that this Lima exhibit is about a tenth of the size. N.B. Apparently due to the sour economy, the museum's hours are limited. On the Tuesday we were there, it did not open until 1pm.