Mansfield Memorial Museum
The Mansfield Memorial Museum, originally Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, is in downtown Mansfield, Ohio. First among the places near it is Ohio State Reformatory, at 1.9 mi. For mild weather, aim for May to October (63–83°F highs).
A museum inside Mansfield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Mansfield
Mansfield Memorial Museum is inside Mansfield, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 59 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Mansfield Memorial Museum.
Mansfield Memorial Museum
The Mansfield Memorial Museum, originally Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, is in downtown Mansfield, Ohio. It was founded in 1887 and opened to the public in 1889 as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. The museum's collections include various exhibits including Native American artifacts, American Civil War memorabilia, and collections from Asia and Africa. The museum originally housed a library and theater. Oscar Cobb of Chicago designed the building. The building was built by noted architect F.F. Schnitzer, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Grand Army of the Republic has space upstairs in the building.
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Bases for Mansfield Memorial Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Mansfield (17) and Washington Township (10).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mansfield Memorial Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | in town | — | 17 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 47,381 | $120K | C− |
| Washington Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 6,607 | $198K | — |
| Springfield Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 11,124 | $212K | — |
| Monroe Township | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 2,733 | $202K | — |
| Ontario | 5 mi west | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 6,692 | $175K | C− |
| Worthington Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 12 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,987 | $199K | — |
| Ashland | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 11 5 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,730 | $158K | B− |
| Bellville | 10 mi south | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 2,013 | $212K | B+ |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Every place here is under 68 miles away.
12 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
Big draw67 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw51 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
Big draw59 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw59 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
67 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
60 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain
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Before visiting Mansfield Memorial Museum
Is Mansfield Memorial Museum in Mansfield?
Yes. It’s inside Mansfield, OH.
When is the best time to visit Mansfield Memorial Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Mansfield Memorial Museum from Columbus and Cleveland?
About 59 miles southwest of Columbus and about 66 miles northeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mansfield Memorial Museum?
John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 56 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mansfield Memorial Museum?
Mansfield (in town, 17 places to stay), Washington Township (6 mi, 10 places to stay) and Springfield Township (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
Local tips in Mansfield
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