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The Allen County Museum, is one of the state's finest historical museums. The day will fly by as you wander through rooms at your own pace or take a guided tour given by one of the museum's experienced docents. The museum offers exhibits for all ages and includes Native American and pioneer displays; local history exhibits; a steam and electric railroad collection; firefighting equipment; mineral and fossil displays; library; and a scale model of George Washington's Mount Vernon home. These are just a few of the favorite exhibits, but there are many others. Displays are changed often, so you can visit again and again and always see something different.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lima Warriors

The Lima Warriors have competed as a semi-professional football team since 2001

Lima, OH Sports

The Shay Locomotive Display

A restored narrow-gauge geared locomotive, known as the Shay Locomotive, was built in 1925 by the Lima Locomotive Works and is located at the Allen County Museum Complex.

For a period of almost 70 years, the Lima Locomotive Works built 2,761 Shay locomotives, the last in 1945

Lima, OH Railroad History

Children's Garden

Located at the Allen County Museum complex, the Children's Garden is a project of the OSU Extension, 4-H Master Gardeners and the Allen County Historical Society. This garden has grown to include over 30

Lima, OH Gardens

MacDonell House, Victorian Mansion

Located next door to the Allen County Museum, this 1890's Victorian mansion is a must see with more than 15 rooms furnished in great detail and open to the public. This home and its decor are reminiscent of the great wealth brought into Allen County during the oil boom era. Features include:

Lima, OH Historic Homes

Allen County Memorial Hall

Historic Memorial Hall was built in 1908

Lima, OH Civic Centers

Things to do near Lima, OH

Red Hawk Run Golf Course, The

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

The Inn of Wood'N'Garden Bed & Breakfast

The Inn of Wood'N'Garden is the first Bed and Breakfast on Grand Lake St. Marys in West Central Ohio. Enjoy a "l...

Quarter-scale Steam Train

Come take a ride on the quarter-scale live steam Engine 901, restored by our volunteers. This little engine was originally bu...

Children's Garden

Located at the Allen County Museum complex, the Children's Garden is a project of the OSU Extension, 4-H Master Gardeners and...

Lakefront Racket & Health Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...