Van Wert County Historical Museum

The museum is housed in a three-story stone mansion, fully restored and refurbished with period furniture and accessories as well as a large collection of area historical memorabilia.

A restored railroad caboose, historical gazebo, and a one-room school are also on display, along with a large collection of agricultural equipment in the red barn located on their property.

The museum has recently moved and restored a two-story log house that was built in the 1860s. Adjacent to the log house is a period herb garden, designed by the local Evergreen Garden Club.

Docents are available to answer your questions. A research library is housed in an annex to the mansion.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Sundays 2:00-4:30 pm, March through November, or by appointment.
Address
602 N. Washington Street
Phone
419-749-2682
Email
[email protected]
Website
vanwert.com/museum
Map
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