Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center is a history museum and research center in Columbus, Ohio. This is a site of Ohio History Connection. First among the places near it is Ohio Stadium, at 1.8 mi.
A museum inside Columbus
You can stay in Columbus
Ohio History Center is inside Columbus, which has 245 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1885
Ohio History Center dates from 1885 and is run by Ohio History Connection. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
John Glenn Columbus (CMH) has airline service, about 5 miles from Ohio History Center.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
The weather near Ohio History Center shifts through the year, as below.
Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center is a history museum and research center in Columbus, Ohio. It is the primary museum for Ohio's history, and is the headquarters, offices, and library of the Ohio History Connection. The building also houses Ohio's state archives, also managed by the Ohio History Connection. The museum is located at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, site of the Ohio State Fair, and a short distance north of downtown. The history center opened in 1970 as the Ohio Historical Center, moving the museum from its former site by the Ohio State University. The building was designed by Ireland & Associates in the Brutalist style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places along with the Ohio Village in 2023.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1885
- Run by
- Ohio History Connection
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
A base for Ohio History Center
The nearest towns with places to stay are Columbus (245) and Washington Township (25).
- 1Ohio Stadium
- 2Historic Crew Stadium
- 3ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
- 4Value City Arena
- 5Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- 6Ohio Governor's Mansion
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ohio History Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | in town | — | 245 206 hotels · 16 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 938,396 | $253K | D |
| Washington Township | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 51,915 | $537K | — |
| Dublin | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 49,094 | $564K | B+ |
| Grove City | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 20 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 45,180 | $310K | C− |
| Jackson Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 50,870 | $313K | — |
| Mifflin Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 38,526 | $348K | B |
| Gahanna | 6 mi east | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 35,986 | $351K | C+ |
| Norwich Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 39,547 | $377K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Ohio History Center
More places people know lie within 62 miles.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
42 mi Stadium & arenaValue City Arena
62 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
513 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
60 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
63 mi MuseumOhio Governor's MansionPhoto credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio Governor's Mansion: Bwsmith84 (talk), CC BY 3.0
Quick answers on Ohio History Center
Is Ohio History Center in Columbus?
Yes. It’s inside Columbus, OH.
When is the best time to visit Ohio History Center?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
What is the closest airport to Ohio History Center?
John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ohio History Center?
Columbus (in town, 245 places to stay), Washington Township (11 mi, 25 places to stay) and Dublin (11 mi, 25 places to stay).
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