The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

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The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology - Central Ohio's best destination for history, art, science & glassblowing.
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The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is dedicated to hands-on learning, creating and doing. Serving Central Ohio and surrounding communities, this museum has something for everyone! Explore science, engineering, and more on the museum's first floor. Or head to the second floor to discover the interesting history of Licking County. The Works features a Hot Glass Studio where guests can watch the art of glass blowing. A SciDome planetarium creates an immersive experience for guests. An Art Gallery featuring a variety of exhibitions each year is also part of this family-friendly destination!

🪄Your Invitation Has Arrived!🦉The castle gates are opening for Night at the Museum: Wizarding World of The Works! Grab y...
10/14/2026

🪄Your Invitation Has Arrived!🦉The castle gates are opening for Night at the Museum: Wizarding World of The Works! Grab your robes, dust off your wand, and prepare for an evening where science and magic collide.⚡

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
🧙 All Ages
🎟️ Included with Admission | FREE for Members

Your evening of enchantment includes:

🪄 Ongoing — Wand Making
🌿 Ongoing — Herbology
🌌 5 PM — Planetarium Show
🔥 6 PM — Glassblowing Demonstration
🧪 6:30 PM — Potions Demo + Take-Home Activity
🔮 7 PM — LIVE Planetarium Show
🔔 7:30 PM — School’s Out!

⚡The magic begins at 4:30! Put your wizarding skills to the test and discover what happens when STEM meets fantasy throughout the museum.

10/13/2026

"We partner with The Works on the planetarium and it is such a crucial part of our connection to the community. I'm so pleased to be part of an organization that partners with The Works to help make sure the residents of Licking County and everyone beyond can enjoy this facility and learn about the universe in which we share."
— Matt Smith, Dean & Director at The Ohio State University at Newark

Thank you, Matt, for sharing what you appreciate about The Works!

We're sharing messages from some of our supporters about why they choose to give to The Works and what our museum means to them. Their stories are a reminder that every gift, no matter the size, helps us inspire creativity and wonder through extraordinary experiences.

Consider giving to The Works Annual Fund today to support our mission!
✨ Expand possibilities. Spark bright futures. Make an impact.

Visit our website and click DONATE for details!

🏆❤️We're excited to share that we recently earned four Ruby Awards from the Ohio Travel Association! These awards recogn...
10/12/2026

🏆❤️We're excited to share that we recently earned four Ruby Awards from the Ohio Travel Association! These awards recognize excellence in tourism marketing and celebrate the creative ways organizations connect with their communities.

We're proud to be recognized in four categories:
🏆 Annual Report – A design showcasing a year of creativity, discovery, and community impact.

🏆 Targeted Marketing Campaign – Promoting our Summer Party: La Bella Vista fundraiser.

🏆 Digital Campaign – Bringing the magic of Cocktails by the Fire: Fire & Ice to life.

🏆 Community Spirit – Celebrating our GearUp program, which provides Licking County kindergarteners with opportunities to explore, learn, and discover at The Works.

💙 Thank you for helping make The Works a place full of creativity and wonder!

10/12/2026

🐿️🌰 Go nuts at Curious Kids! Join us Friday, October 16 at 10:30 AM as we explore acorns and discover why these tiny fall treasures are so important—and how they can grow into mighty oak trees! 🌳🍂

Bring your own little explorer to The Works for some hands-on learning and fall fun!

Curious Kids is included with museum admission and FREE for members. Ages 3-6.

🍎Join us this Friday, Oct 9 at 10:30 AM for an apple-themed adventure! Little learners will explore, discover, and have ...
10/06/2026

🍎Join us this Friday, Oct 9 at 10:30 AM for an apple-themed adventure! Little learners will explore, discover, and have hands-on fun inspired by one of fall’s favorite fruits. 🍂

🍏Curious Kids is included with museum admission and FREE for members. See you Friday! 😊

⚙️ Thank you to The Granville Investment Group, LLC for sponsoring a GearUp field trip for our friends at Ben Franklin E...
10/06/2026

⚙️ Thank you to The Granville Investment Group, LLC for sponsoring a GearUp field trip for our friends at Ben Franklin Elementary today! The students had a great day exploring exhibits, doing a scavenger hunt in the art gallery, and seeing an immersive planetarium show! (Our staff loved it when the kiddos sang along with a song during the SciDome film, and then the kids cheered when it was over! So cute.) 🥰

GearUp provides every kindergartener in Licking County the opportunity to experience a field trip to The Works—sparking curiosity, creativity, and wonder along the way.

We're so happy you explored with us today. 💙

"I support The Works because it’s a place that inspires curiosity and lifelong learning. Watching children and families ...
10/06/2026

"I support The Works because it’s a place that inspires curiosity and lifelong learning. Watching children and families discover, create, and imagine through hands-on experiences is incredibly rewarding, and I’m proud to help support an organization that makes those opportunities available to our community."
— Caileigh Hughes Barker

Thank you, Caileigh, for sharing what you love about The Works!

We're sharing messages from some of our supporters about why they choose to give to The Works and what our museum means to them. Their stories are a reminder that every gift, no matter the size, helps us inspire creativity and wonder through extraordinary experiences.

Consider giving to The Works Annual Fund today to support our mission!
✨ Expand possibilities. Spark bright futures. Make an impact.
Visit our website and click DONATE for details!

🍂🎨 Fall colors are swirling into Creative Corner! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30 AM to create colorful ma...
10/05/2026

🍂🎨 Fall colors are swirling into Creative Corner! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30 AM to create colorful marbled fall leaves! 🍁 Little artists will experiment with color and patterns to make their own one-of-a-kind autumn creations.

Creative Corner is included with museum admission and FREE for members. 🧡💛❤️

Address

55 S 1st Street
Newark, OH
43055

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17403499277

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