Please note that advance sale tickets will not be valid July 23-August 4, 2025 during the Ohio State Fair. The Ohio History Center is included with Fair admission, which is the SAME or LESS than regular admission! A State Fair ticket booth and security screening will be available at the Ohio History Center entrance.
Experience the exhibits of the Ohio History Center museum! Located at 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43211, at the intersection of Interstate 71 and 17th Ave.
The Ohio History Center museum is generally open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.- please check our website for holiday hours or other operating hours changes.
$16/Adult ages 13-59
$10/Youth (4-12)
$14/Senior 60+
$14/College student with ID
Free/Children 3 & Under, ticket required
ID will be required to redeem student tickets
For information on group rates for groups of 10 or more, please call the Scheduling and Reservation Office at 800.686.1541.
Please note- regular museum admission is good for regular operating hours on any future date that the Ohio History Center museum is open. Advance tickets are available but not required. Walk-up admission is available anytime during open hours at the Ohio History Center front desk. This admission is not valid for special event admission with additional cost, or where pre-register advance tickets are required.
Members who wish to reserve tickets in advance can do so by calling 614-297-2300 during business hours.
Ticket with barcode must be presented to redeem admission. Tickets can be printed or presented on a smartphone.
Included in this total ticket price is a 5% arts and culture fee on the base ticket as required by the City of Columbus. This fee supports exemplary artists, arts and cultural organizations and programs that educate and engage audiences of all ages throughout greater Columbus.
Celebrate a day of children’s literature! Perfect for young children and their families, this program features stories, including some by Ohio authors and illustrators, with engaging elements such as songs, rhymes and movement, fostering early literacy skills and enhancing language development in a dynamic and entertaining manner.
Get creative with book-themed activities, bookmark coloring, creating your own story, and more!
Children: share in the fun by dressing up as your favorite storybook character!*
*Costumes welcome for kids 18 and under. For everyone's safety, please no masks that conceal the entire face. Thank you!
Saturday, August 16, 2024 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Please select an entry time of 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 or Noon
The Ohio History Center is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and your Once Upon Ohio ticket is valid all day after your entry time.
Member-exclusive access from 9–10 a.m.- members must sign in to see 9 & 9:30 a.m. ticket availability. Register early- member-exclusive access will sell out!
Ohio History Center
$16/Adult
Free/Adult Member
$10/Youth (4-12)
Free/Youth Member (4-18)
$14/Senior 60+
$14/Student w/ID
Free/Children 3 & Under
Looking for additional dates and times? Please select "Other Dates..." or "Other Times..." for further options or if the time slot you have selected is marked "Members-only" or "sold out"
Discount Ticket & Member Early Access Information
Attention Members: You must first sign in using the SIGN IN pop up or button at the top of the page. Members must be signed in to access the 9 & 9:30 a.m. Members-only timed tickets. Remember that your discount will appear AFTER you add tickets to your cart.
Technical difficulties? Email membership@ohiohistory.org for assistance.
Included in this total ticket price is a 5% arts and culture fee on the base ticket as required by the City of Columbus. This fee supports exemplary artists, arts and cultural organizations and programs that educate and engage audiences of all ages throughout greater Columbus.
Ohio Cup is Sat., Aug. 30 & Sun., Aug. 31, 2025 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Westerville Sports Complex
Register your Base Ball team for the Ohio Cup 2025! Please have your TEAM CAPTAIN complete this registration. Once completed, your confirmation email will contain a link to an informational web page where you will find additional required documentation, including waivers and a team roster. These documents MUST be submitted upon arrival. For safety reasons, if documentation is not submitted, your team will not be able to play.
Pre-registration is required for the Ohio Cup.
Sat., Aug. 30 & Sun., Aug. 31, 2025 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082
$50/Team Flat Rate
Registration instructions: Please select one "Participant" registration for one Team. Please use your Team Captain contact information as the "Participant" registration information.
In the additional registration options, please indicate your Team name, if you are an Ohio-based team, or out-of-state, and which day(s) you are attending. The registration fee is a $50 flat rate regardless of how many days your team plays.
You will receive a receipt email and a separate email with additional information for your team captain.
Technical difficulties? Want to arrange to pay by check? Email reservations@ohiohistory.org for assistance.
Included in this total ticket price is a 5% arts and culture fee on the base ticket as required by the City of Columbus. This fee supports exemplary artists, arts and cultural organizations and programs that educate and engage audiences of all ages throughout greater Columbus.
Get a backstage pass to Ohio history through this series of behind-the-scenes virtual programs.
- Get to Know the Ohio Historical Marker Program: Tues., June 20, 2025 • 3–4 p.m.
- Get to Know the Ewing and Graham Photography Collections: Tues., July 22, 2025 • 3–4 p.m.
- Get to know the Library & Archives: Tues., Aug. 19, 2025 • 3–4 p.m.
- Get to know the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks: Tues., Sept. 23, 2025 • 3–4 p.m.
- Get to know Serpent Mound: Tues., Nov. 11, 2025 • 3–4 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Free/Member Participant
$10/Non-member Participant
Please note: Because this is a webinar format, a participant registration entitles you to one unique link that will allow one computer or mobile device to watch the webinar. You are welcome to have multiple viewers using that one participating device.
This event will be offered on Zoom. Please visit zoom.us/test to ensure that your system is compatible and prepared for the webinar. A link to the Zoom webinar will be sent to all registrants 2 hours prior to the event.
Members: Please sign in to see your member discount applied to your cart. Remember to ADD the registration to your cart to see your discount!
Technical difficulties? Email membership@ohiohistory.org for assistance.
Session 1: August 9th, 1–2 p.m. Introductory lecture at the Ohio History Center
Learn about the Big and Little Darby Creek State and National Scenic River from ODNR’s Ohio Scenic Rivers Program staff. This central Ohio stream system is one of the state’s best and harbors an abundance of aquatic life including rare and endangered species. What makes it so special? Join us to hear more about the natural characteristics of the streams including their fascinating wildlife and why they’re thriving there, as well as the threats to water quality and habitats. Discover how ODNR’s Division of Natural Areas and Preserves are working to protect this wonderful stream system.
Session 2: August 23rd, 10 a.m.–noon Hands-on session at Battelle Darby Creek Metropark
Learn about the Big and Little Darby Creek State and National Scenic River from ODNR’s Ohio Scenic Rivers Program staff. Learn firsthand about Big Darby Creek and its excellent water quality and aquatic habitat. We’ll begin with a short walk to the river and learn how streamside forests influence aquatic habitat and stream health. Then wade into Big Darby Creek to use nets to collect macroinvertebrates (aquatic bugs like crayfish and insects). You’ll learn how to identify these tiny creatures and recognize their connection to water quality. Event will also explore volunteer opportunities with ODNR’s Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.
WHAT TO BRING / WEAR for session 2: Please wear close-toed shoes that can be worn into the water and clothes that can get wet. Bug spray, a hat and water are also recommended.
DIRECTIONS for session 2: The entrance to the Indian Ridge picnic area is located on Darby Creek Drive south of Alkire Road. See the sign at the entrance and turn in for the access drive. Proceed approximately one mile, down a hill, and park at the second parking area on the left. Google map pin to parking area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1yZpiF9aNhtVd7Q7
Please note: Registration is for both sessions, and attendance at the first session is required for attending the second session at Battelle Darby Creek. Registration is limited to 30 participants. Due to limited space, please do not register unless you can attend BOTH sessions. Interested in just the talk? You are welcome to attend on Sat., Aug. 9 at the Ohio History Center with museum admission!
Sat., Aug. 9, 2025 • 1–2 p.m.
Ohio History Center
Included with museum admission
Museum admission is required. Please stop at the front desk of the Ohio History Center on August 9 to check in for the program and purchase museum admission. Members can use their usual member discount for free museum admission.
You're invited to an electrifying, hands-on experience that dives deep into the soul of Dayton Funk music—its powerful roots, cultural influence, and unstoppable groove. Join us for an unforgettable session with Deron Bell—renowned Music Director, Funk maestro, and Licensed Restorative Practice Practitioner. This isn’t just a presentation—it’s a musical journey where you become part of the band!
The event includes:
- A curator tour of our Rhythm of Revolution exhibition
- 45-minute line dancing class with a DJ Stan-the-Man (Stan Brooks)
- Viewing of the University of Dayton’s "Funk: The Sound of Dayton” documentary during lunch
- Wraps up with the "Step Into Life in the Legendary Funk Lane" Presentation with Deron Bell—renowned Music Director, Funk maestro, and Licensed Restorative Practice Practitioner.
Groove through the evolution of Funk, from its golden era to its modern-day influence. Discover Deron’s inspiring transformation—from lighting up the stage to empowering students from kindergarten to college. Interactive Segments + Live Q&A! This session is packed with rhythm, stories, and surprises. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your love for music—we’ll wrap up with a lively Q&A where no topic is off the table. Let’s get funky and inspired—together!
Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 • 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
1350 Brush Row Rd., Wilberforce, OH 45384
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$25/Adult- Includes admission and box lunch
$20/Adult Member- Includes admission and box lunch
$10/Adult- Admission only
$8/Adult Member- Admission only
For more information, call NAAMCC at 800.752.2603 ext. 0 or email InfoNAAMCC@ohiohistory.org
Registration deadline-Mon., Sept. 15 at Noon
Box Lunch Sandwich Options:
- Lunch 1= Turkey
- Lunch 2= Ham
- Lunch 3= Roast Beef
- Lunch 4= Vegetarian
Side selection: Pasta Salad or Fruit Salad
Members: Please sign in to see your member discount applied to your cart. Remember to ADD the registration to your cart to see your discount!
Technical difficulties? Email membership@ohiohistory.org for assistance.
Get ready for the 11th biennial National Juried Art Show—Art of Soul! 2026—a powerful celebration of history, creativity, culture, and community! Register today for this webinar that will review the submission process, give you the opportunity to meet our team, and provide answers to your pre-submission questions.
This year’s theme, “America 250: Our Story,” invites artists from across the United States to reflect on the nation’s journey through the lens of the African diaspora and African American history, culture, and experience. Whether your work speaks to resilience, heritage, identity, or vision for the future, we want to see your story. All submissions should emphasize perspectives related to the African diaspora and/or African American culture, history, or experience and respond directly to the theme "America 250: Our Story."
Submissions will be evaluated by a hand-selected panel of jurors. Participants and winners will be recognized at the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed entry form along with their non-refundable entry fee. Entries will not be accepted, even if payment is received, until the call for artists is completed.
Sat., Aug. 9, 2025 • 1–3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Free/Participant
Please note: Because this is a webinar format, a participant registration entitles you to one unique link that will allow one computer or mobile device to watch the webinar. You are welcome to have multiple viewers using that one participating device.
This event will be offered on Zoom. Please visit zoom.us/test to ensure that your system is compatible and prepared for the webinar. A link to the Zoom webinar will be sent to all registrants 2 hours prior to the event.