Museums
Science, art, and discovery
Octagon Homeschool Days
Drop-in homeschool programs exploring Ohio history and archaeology at Octagon Earthworks.
Black Panther Movie Discussion and Screening
Screening & discussion of Black Panther at Herrick Performance Hall celebrating America 250.
Denison Museum Family Day
Free family day with tours, hands-on activities, and art-making at Denison Museum.
First Friday Archaeology Tour
Guided archaeological walk through Fort Ancient with a museum historian.
First Friday Tours at the Great Circle with Brad Lepper
Expert-led archaeology tour of Ohio's Great Circle on First Friday.
Johnston Farm & Indian Agency's Autumn Evenings on the Farm
Autumn wagon rides, farmhouse tours, and hearth-cooked treats at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency.
Descendant’s Day
Celebrate Zoar heritage with descendants, guest speakers, and activities honoring the Separatists.
Hide and Seek: Finding Young Ohioans in the Archives
Interactive exhibit celebrating young Ohioans throughout history as poets, musicians & explorers.
1950s: Building the American Dream
Step into a 1950s home at the Ohio History Center and explore post-war American life.
Zoar Agriculture Tours
Guided tour of historic Zoar farming heritage at Ohio History Connection.
Special exhibit: Wounded Warrior Dogs
Sculpture exhibit honoring military working dogs at Ohio History Connection.
New Exhibition—Trailblazers of Innovation: African American Inventors Who Changed America
New permanent exhibit celebrating African American inventors who revolutionized everyday life.
African Art: Form, Function, and Fraught Histories Exhibit
Discover the profound impact of African art on world culture at Ohio History Connection.
Armstrong Remastered Exhibition
Stunning remastered NASA photos from Apollo 11 and Gemini VIII at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
Special exhibit: “Welcome to the World’s Fair: Philadelphia 1776”
Travel back to 1876 and discover how America celebrated 100 years of independence.
Schoenbrunn: Inside Ohio's First Settlement: A Guided Tour
Guided tour of Schoenbrunn, Ohio's first settlement, first Sundays June–October at 12:30pm.
Pumpkins Aglow
700+ glowing jack-o'-lanterns light up the Conservatory in a spooky-but-safe festival.
Curator-Led Tour of Clare Rojas: Returning
Join a curator-led tour of Clare Rojas: Returning at Columbus Museum of Art.