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Allen County Museum and Historical Society The Allen County Museum is a place of discovery, history, culture, and fun.
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We invite you, your friends, and family to enjoy exploring Allen County's history and culture! The Allen County Museum campus is made up of the main history museum facility, (including the Children's Discovery Center, genealogy/local history library, railroad archives, and local history exhibits), the historic house museum known as "the MacDonell House", the Faze log house, and the Children's Garden.

Wanting to visit the MacDonell House when we are closed on Mondays, don't worry you can uses our app to visit. Download ...
10/16/2026

Wanting to visit the MacDonell House when we are closed on Mondays, don't worry you can uses our app to visit. Download the ACM MacDonell House App on Apple Store or Google Play Store today to take a virtual tour!
Otherwise, come see it in person Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m.
Create with the generous support of Visit Greater Lima and Ohio Arts Council.

This week's features the Lima Mail Carriers in 1931. They are photographed on the steps of the post office.
10/15/2026

This week's features the Lima Mail Carriers in 1931. They are photographed on the steps of the post office.

Happy ! Come see all the wonderful fossils in the museum's display. Pictured here are the teeth of a mastodon and a woo...
10/14/2026

Happy !

Come see all the wonderful fossils in the museum's display. Pictured here are the teeth of a mastodon and a wooly mammoth. Note their differences.

10/14/2026

The Allen County Museum is gearing up for some special events, including the annual Christmas Tree Festival!

10/14/2026

In the days immediately after rebel forces shelled Fort Sumter and touched off the Civil War, Lima was rife with rumors and awash in patriotic fervor.

Some early Allen County railroad artifacts now on display in the temporary exhibit The Rail Legacy. Including a railroad...
10/13/2026

Some early Allen County railroad artifacts now on display in the temporary exhibit The Rail Legacy. Including a railroad first aid kit, a lantern, trunk, and an original narrow-gauge rail.

10/13/2026

The Allen County Museum partnered with Ohio State Lima for hands-on fossil and dinosaur activities in celebration of National Fossil Day.

10/13/2026

Night at the Museum at the Allen County Museum and Historical Society isn’t just a tour this year ...it’s an interactive, family-wide quest through time! 🕵️‍♂️✨

Mysterious figures from the past have broken free from their exhibits and scattered throughout the museum! Grab your Time Traveler’s Passport at the front entrance and test your detective skills on the Historical Scavenger Hunt:

🔍 Uncover Local Legends: Hunt down historical figures from Allen County, Ohio, and around the world.
🗣️ Bring Your Curiosity: Talk to characters, collect their stamps, and watch history come alive right before your eyes.
🏆 Win a Prize: Gather every stamp to claim a special reward at the end of the night!
🎭 Dress the Part: Come decked out in your favorite costume!

📍 Location: Allen County Museum | 620 W. Market http://St., Lima
📅 Date & Time: October 22 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets/Info: FREE for the whole family!

Come do some of our fall crafts in the Children's Discovery Center!
10/12/2026

Come do some of our fall crafts in the Children's Discovery Center!

This week's is a telegraph machine from the early 1900s. It was manufactured by the company Vibroplex and is a side-to...
10/11/2026

This week's is a telegraph machine from the early 1900s. It was manufactured by the company Vibroplex and is a side-to-side mechanical, semi-automatic Morse key machine. Which means it would utilize the Morse code to send messages across the United States.

Address

620 W Market Street
Lima, OH
45801

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 11pm - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14192229426

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