Advanced Daily Museum Admission

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. The Ohio History Center is closed for annual cleaning and maintenance the first two to three weeks of January each year.

$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.

 

 

 

Annual Meeting

Join us for a double feature of fun! In addition to updates on Ohio History Connection major projects, we’ll share highlights from our moving-image collection, including some films and shorts never before seen in public. We’ll supply the popcorn—you just bring yourself for a good time with other members and friends!

4-5:30 p.m.: Major project updates and highlights from our moving-image collection

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Reception with light bites and beverages available for purchase

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Screening of "The Land of Can-Do," a 1953 documentary of Ohio that features the state's history, cities, landmarks, natural features, recreation, agriculture and industry.

 

Thurs., June 18, 2026 • 4–8 p.m.


Ohio History Center

 

Free/Adult Member

 

Members-only ticket information:

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GEN: Pasting and Preserving Ohio History Through Scrapbooks

Discover how Ohioans have used scrapbooks to preserve their everyday memories and make meaning of historical events. In this program, Ohio History Connection Interpretation and Content Specialist Wendy Korwin will introduce you to unique scrapbooks from the Ohio History Connection's archives. Through these examples, we’ll explore the history of scrapbooking and discuss some of the challenges of preserving these fragile, deeply personal artifacts. 

Sat., Sept. 26, 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.

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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.

Basket Weaving Workshop

Renata Cauthon is a Cherokee artist and enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and one of the few IACB-listed Cherokee artists in Ohio. Beginning her professional art career in 2023, Renata has participated in several exhibitions across the country, including juried art shows. Her work is featured in her tribe’s official gift shop as well as several museum shops, blending traditional Cherokee design with contemporary storytelling to explore identity, resilience, and cultural continuity. The 2025 Reach Indigenous Advocacy Indigenous Advocate of the Year has worked tirelessly to provide access to Cherokee culture in Ohio through partnerships like her work with Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve — part of the UNESCO-listed Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. Since 2024, Renata has led hands-on workshops at Fort Ancient, giving visitors the opportunity to experience Cherokee traditions as living, evolving practices. She is honored to share Cherokee cultural knowledge, inspire understanding of Ohio’s Indigenous history, and invite visitors to explore and engage with her art.

Weaving Knowledge Into Form: This Cherokee Double-Wall Basket Workshop offers more than a class—it is a hands-on cultural experience rooted in patience, precision, and ancestral knowledge. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Cherokee double-wall basket construction, a technique known for its strength, balance, and visual depth. This style creates two walls woven simultaneously, resulting in a seamless, durable basket that holds both function and story. Each kit thoughtfully includes pre-soaked and hand-dyed reed, core weaving materials, and guidance through every step of the process. You’ll learn proper starts, shaping, tension control, and how the inner and outer walls work together as one structure. Designed to be accessible for beginners and deeply satisfying for experienced weavers, this workshop emphasizes respect for materials, intentional making, and the rhythm of the hands. With proper supervision, older children and teens may participate, making this an excellent intergenerational learning experience.

✨ Why attendees love this workshop:

  • Learn an authentic Cherokee double-wall weaving technique 
  • Encourages mindfulness, focus, and problem-solving 
  • A meaningful alternative to mass-produced crafts 
  • Each basket is completely one-of-a-kind 
  • Ideal for cultural education, art practice, and heirloom making Whether you’re reconnecting with tradition, learning a new skill, or creating something meant to last, this workshop is an invitation to slow down, weave with intention, and carry knowledge forward—one row at a time.

 

Sat., June 27, 2026 • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 

or

Sat., June 27, 2026 • 1 p.m.–6 p.m.


The Octagon Visitor Center
125 N 33rd St, Newark, OH 43055


$140/Participant

$130/Member Participant

 

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Discount Ticket 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.

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.