Wood County Museum
The Wood County Museum, located in Bowling Green, Ohio, is the original site of the Wood County Infirmary also known as the Wood County Home or the Poor Farm. Head to Center Township to see it. 1868 is when its story starts.
A museum inside Center Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 21" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Bowling Green is the nearest base
Bowling Green is 3 miles northwest, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 76 miles north and Columbus is about 100 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1868
Wood County Museum dates from 1868. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
A visit to Wood County Museum can follow the seasons below.
Wood County Museum
The Wood County Museum, located in Bowling Green, Ohio, is the original site of the Wood County Infirmary also known as the Wood County Home or the Poor Farm. This structure was the home to poor, mentally- ill, physically disabled and anyone in need of public assistance who were residents of Wood County.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1868
- Opened
- 1975
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Where to base yourself for Wood County Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bowling Green (7) and Perrysburg (16).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wood County Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | in town | — | — | 1,161 | $285K | — |
| Bowling Green | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 31,182 | $226K | B+ |
| Perrysburg | 13 mi north | 20 min | 16 14 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 25,441 | $330K | A |
| Maumee | 16 mi north | 25 min | 20 18 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,521 | $195K | C |
| Toledo | 22 mi north | 35 min | 38 27 hotels · 7 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 263,423 | $115K | D− |
| Findlay | 21 mi south | 30 min | 27 24 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 40,370 | $191K | C |
| Plain Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 1,653 | $266K | — |
| Lake Township | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 9 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 11,357 | $186K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Wood County Museum
All of these are within 70 miles.
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Wood County Museum in questions
Is Wood County Museum in Center Township?
Yes. It’s inside Center Township, OH.
When is the best time to visit Wood County Museum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Wood County Museum from Detroit and Columbus?
About 76 miles north of Detroit and about 100 miles south of Columbus, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wood County Museum?
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express (TOL), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 61 miles.
Where should I stay near Wood County Museum?
Bowling Green (3 mi, 7 places to stay), Perrysburg (13 mi, 16 places to stay) and Maumee (16 mi, 20 places to stay).
Ask people in Center Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.