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, except for the Ohio State Fair. 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.
Get a backstage pass to Ohio history through this series of behind-the-scenes virtual programs.
- Get to know Serpent Mound: Tues., Nov. 4, 2025 • 3–4 p.m.
- Two Ohio Legends: Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026 • 3–4 p.m.
Online via Teams
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 Teams. You will receive a confirmation email with a Teams link- please make sure to click the link and ensure that you are registered and that Teams is compatible with your device.
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.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and enjoy a cozy evening at Holiday Histories. Wander the museum at your own pace, connect with friends and family and explore holiday traditions from around the world, both past and present.
Enjoy hands-on crafts and community partners sharing traditions, listen to a roving barbershop quartet fill the galleries with festive music and browse unique gifts from local vendors and the Ohio History Store. No crowded malls required.
Please select an entry time of 6, 6:15, 6:30 or 6:45 p.m.. You are welcome to stay as long as you like once you arrive. You may enter any time after your entry time, however no early entry is permitted.
Sat., Dec. 13, 2025
6–9 p.m.
Ohio History Center
Looking for additional times? Please select "Other Times..." for further options.
$18/Adult; $14 Youth (ages 4-12); Free/Child (age 3 & under)
$13/Adult Member; $9/Youth Member; Free/Child (age 3 & under)
Free/Premium Adult Member; Free/Premium Child Member; Free/Child (age 3 & under)
Attention Members: You must first sign in using the SIGN IN button at the top of the page
First time using our online ticketing system? Click REGISTER at the top of the page to register your email with our online system.
Forgot your password? Click SIGN IN at the top of the page and then FORGOT PASSWORD.
To receive your discounted tickets, click REGISTER FOR PROGRAM or ADD TO CART to enter your registration information. Once the tickets are in your shopping cart, your member discount will be automatically applied.
Members: 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.
Join Ohio History Connection Audiovisual Archivist, Daniel Willis, as he shares tips, tricks and information about the care and preservation of family photographs. Attendees will learn how to identify photograph formats and learn basic information on how to care for and preserve their family photographs.
Sat., Mar. 14, 2026 • 10–11 a.m.
Ohio History Center Cardinal Classroom
$20/Non-Member Participant
$15/Member Participant
Attention Members: You must first sign in using the SIGN IN button at the top of the page
First time using our online ticketing system? Click REGISTER at the top of the page to register your email with our online system.
Forgot your password? Click SIGN IN at the top of the page and then FORGOT PASSWORD.
To receive your discounted tickets, click REGISTER FOR PROGRAM or ADD TO CART to enter your registration information. Once the tickets are in your shopping cart, your member discount will be automatically applied.
Technical difficulties? Email membership@ohiohistory.org for assistance.
The Maximum Northern Moonrise is a once in a generation celestial event; it occurs every 18.6 years. The gateway connecting Observatory Circle to the Octagon enclosure is aligned perfectly with the Northernmost Moonrise at the Newark Earthworks. Roughly 2,000 years ago, the Indigenous architects designed the earthen walls of this monument with this long lunar cycle in mind. The Newark Earthworks are part of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks World Heritage Site. These monuments embody the close connection Indigenous peoples have with the land and sky, which is truly evident when one witnesses this event in person. Come be a part of this significant occasion at the Octagon Earthwork! The evening will begin with a talk introducing the Hopewell Culture and the period in which the earthworks were created and a brief explanation of the 18.6 year lunar cycle. After the talk we will journey into the center of Observatory Circle to witness the Moon rise at its Northernmost point through the avenue and gateways that connect the Octagon to the Observatory Circle. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a blanket or a folding chair.
Sat., Oct. 11, 2025 • 9–11 p.m. SOLD OUT
Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 • 5:30–7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT
Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 • 5–7 p.m. SOLD OUT
Octagon Earthworks
125 N 33rd Street, Newark, OH 43055
Free/Adult
Free/Child
Looking for additional dates? Please select "Other Dates..." for further options.
Be aware that there is about 0.10 of mile walk on unpaved grass to view the moonrise. We will not be providing carts for accessibility needs due to the high density of visitors and night-time conditions. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a blanket or a folding chair. We will spend a large portion of our time together outdoors. The event will progress regardless of most weather conditions; lightening, thunder and excessively high winds will lead to the cancellation of the outdoor portion of the event. Please be aware that parking is limited. If the lot is full, please wait for staff to guide you to where it is acceptable to park. Please avoid parking on side-streets.
Member Early Access Information
Attention Members: You must first sign in using the SIGN IN button at the top of the page
First time using our online ticketing system? Click REGISTER at the top of the page to register your email with our online system.
Forgot your password? Click SIGN IN at the top of the page and then FORGOT PASSWORD.
Technical difficulties? Email membership@ohiohistory.org for assistance.
Event description here
Saturday, June xx, 20xx • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ohio History Center & Ohio Village
$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
Discount Ticket Information
First time using our online ticketing system? Click REGISTER at the top of the page to register your email with our online system.
Forgot your password? Click SIGN IN at the top of the page and then FORGOT PASSWORD.
To receive your discounted tickets, click REGISTER FOR PROGRAM or ADD TO CART to enter your registration information. Once the tickets are in your shopping cart, your member discount will be automatically applied.
Technical difficulties? Click here for a downloadable step-by-step guide to using our ticketing system, or 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.