Posted in Ohio
March 31, 2015
Most People Don’t Know About These 15 Quirky Museums in Ohio
Ever wanted to see the world’ largest collection of comic book strips? Then you’ll be relieved to know that your state has you covered. While Ohio is known for some world renowned museums, such as the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, there are also a few peculiar museums worth visiting in the state that you may not have known about. From a mass collection of things swallowed to the history of contraceptives, Ohio is home to some pretty strange museums—a mere day trip away from your discovery.
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You can find the unofficial version of the LEGO museum in Bellaire.
At Case Western Reserve, the Dittrick Medical History Center is home to the History of Contraception Exhibit.
You can find this simply divine collection in Lakewood.
The world's largest collection of American signs is in Cincinnati.
You can venture inside Ralphie's house, which serves as a museum open to the public in Cleveland.
Observe a collection of rare bibles and life-sized dioramas of Old and New Testament stories at this museum in Mansfield.
Here in Ohio, we just can't seem to get enough of construction—so we decided to commemorate it by establishing a museum dedicated to the equipment that makes construction possible (located in Bowling Green.)
You probably don't really know just how many different kinds of pencil sharpeners there are until you view this collection in Logan.
The Allen County Museum in Lima houses a peculiar exhibit of things swallowed (and removed. Obviously.)
Located in Canal Winchester, this museum is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of professional barbers.
Also located in Canal Winchester is the Doll and Toy Museum where you'll find many of your favorite childhood toys as well as collectors items.
The world's largest collection of comic book strips can be found in Columbus on the campus of Ohio State University.
Located in Hilliard is a museum where you will find television equipment that dates back to as early as the 1920s, much of which is still in working condition.
This museum is located in in Pickerington.
View the world's largest collection of small town memorabilia in the small town of Ashville in Pickaway County.
If you feel there’s an unusual museum missing from this list that’s worthy of existence, by all means, start your own. Ohio should embrace you and your whacky museum idea. (It seems to be our thing here.)
