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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.


Admission: $5 suggested donation
Hours: Tues - Fri, 1 - 5 PM; Sat - Sun, 1 - 4 PM; Closed Mondays and holidays
Address: 620 W. Market St.
Phone: (419) 222-9426
Our Email: srish@wcoil.com
Our Website:www.allencountymuseum.org

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