What are the opening hours?

Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

Name: The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
Address: 55 S 1st Street, Newark, OH, 43055, US
Telephone: (740) 349-9277
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

Home
United States
Newark, OH
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is dedicated to hands-on learning, creating and doing.
(218)

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!

01/09/2024

The John J. Carroll Department Store was a beloved business in Downtown Newark for generations. It first opened its doors in 1886 as Carroll and Company, but in 1898, John J. Carroll bought out his partners and renamed the store after himself. After renting for several years, Carroll built his own building on 3rd Street that opened in February 1920 and still stands, baring the store’s name, today.

Unfortunately, after nearly 100 years of quality customer service and the much admired “Carroll Hospitality,” the company was bought out by the Uhlman’s chain of department stores. Still the name John J. Carroll sparks found memories of family adventures for many in Newark and the surrounding area. Do you have any memories of visiting John J. Carroll’s Department Store? Feel free to share in the comments below!

📷: [1] The John J. Carroll building on 3rd Street as seen today. [2] A bag and box from John J. Carroll from The Works Collection.

01/08/2024

Some Discovery Lab cuteness to kick off your week! 🧸

01/05/2024

The future is NOW and Cocktails by the Fire tickets are available for purchase!

Jump in the DeLorean and take a journey through time as you support The Works Glass Studio and artist programs at one of our most popular fundraisers. Enjoy a cash bar, live music, local bites, and a glassblowing demo that will transcend the time-space continuum. Cheers to an evening of retro styles and sci-fi, during this blast from the past! Future you is gonna love it. 🔥

$60/$50 for Members | 21+

Tickets are limited, so reserve yours before it's too late!

https://buff.ly/3vjR2Tk

Cocktails by the Fire 2024 Sponsors:
-Park National Bank
-Explore Licking County
-Hoop Tea

Dust off your 1980s & 1950s attire, or dress more futuristic, as we travel through the decades. Our event will include a vintage high school dance! Watch our social media for ideas & movie inspiration.

01/03/2024

The Gear Shop is currently closed for inventory. It will reopen on Wednesday, January 9. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

If you took part in our Membership + Ornament promotion in November and December, your ornament voucher may still be redeemed at Guest Services.

Be sure to stop in next week to see what's new! 🛍️

01/03/2024

After leaving Mount Crumpit for the Whoville Whobilation, the Grinch realized his schedule wasn't as full as he thought. So, he said to himself, "Why not visit The Works for their schedule holds quite a lot!"

And while we don't know if the Grinch will visit The Works anytime soon (he does have dinner with himself and jazzercise after all), we hope that you do and that you'll have a ball!

We're almost done rhyming...Here's what to do! Take a look at our calendar for exciting events! There's something for everyone, if you ask our two cents. 📆

buff.ly/3TIRQPb

01/03/2024

Let your student experience STEAM in a new, completely interactive way!

The KTU registration deadline is coming up this Friday! Visit our website to learn more and to register your student for an experience they'll never forget. Plus, scholarships are available! 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬

Ages 9-12 | Registration Required | $35/Session OR $100 for All - Lunch & T-Shirt Included

To register: buff.ly/3VSIPAM

01/02/2024

Cocktails by the Fire 2024 tickets are now available for Works Members!

Jump in the DeLorean and take a journey through space and time as you support The Works Glass Studio and artist programs at one of our most popular fundraisers. Enjoy a cash bar, live music, local bites, and a glassblowing demo that will transcend the time-space continuum. Cheers to an evening of retro styles and sci-fi, during this blast from the past! 🔥

$60/$50 for Members | 21+

Purchase tickets here: https://buff.ly/2spHhpT

Not a Member, but want to take advantage of this exclusive benefit? Become a Member today online, in person, or by phone!

Cocktails by the Fire 2024 Sponsors:
- Park National Bank, Newark Ohio
- Explore Licking County
- Hoop Tea

12/30/2023

Thank you for inspiring creativity & wonder!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to Annual Fund. You are furthering our mission at The Works and in our community. We look forward to 2024 and the extraordinary experiences that are ahead! 💙

https://buff.ly/3LVdpao

12/27/2023

We wish you a safe & happy 2024! 🎉

12/26/2023

This week only! 40% OFF select handblown glass in the Gear Shop.

*some exclusions may apply

Happy Shopping! 🎁

No admission is required to shop.

12/22/2023

Happy Solstice! Our Curious Kids celebrated the shortest day of the year and the beginning of winter, lighting the way with their beautiful lanterns. ❄️

12/20/2023

We wish you a safe & happy holiday! ❄️

12/19/2023

Did you know glass is made from sand? The glass used by glassblowers usually contains around 50% sand and a mix of other ingredients such as lime, potash, and borax. To make colored glass, silver, copper, manganese, and other materials are added. The additives a glassmaker chooses will alter not only the color of the glass, but the overall behavior of it when it is heated and formed.

You can watch our glassblowers make items using techniques that haven't changed since the 1600's Wednesday through Saturday, performed live as they narrate the process.

Did you know having a Works Membership means you receive $10 off Make Your Own Glass Experiences? Plus, 10% off any purchase in The Gear Shop, including glass! 🔥

Call, visit, or go online to become a Member today!

buff.ly/3wF5uET

12/19/2023

You're invited to the ULTIMATE PJ Party on Saturday, December 30, from 11 AM-1 PM! Celebrate 2024 with us as we count down to NOON at the best pajama party this side of the ball drop. Get ready for 3...2...1...Happy New Year! 🎉

There will be confetti cannons and loud noises at Noon that may startle little ears. Please let us know if you need any accommodations.

Included with Admission/Free for Members | All Ages

12/18/2023

Looking for a gift for the reader in your life? Look no further! All books in the Gear Shop are 30% OFF this week.

The final week of December Deals is a big one...

Dec 26-30 | 40% OFF Select Glass & Merchandise

*some exclusions may apply

Happy Shopping! 🎁

No admission is required to shop.

12/18/2023

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s “Best in Show” of our Community Partners Gingerbread House display! The team at did a fantastic job of recreating the Dawes House and they are already looking forward to next year…🏡

12/18/2023

He was Licking County's "Drummer Boy!"

Did you know Johnny Clem (as many know him) was actually John Joseph Klem? There are many stories surrounding the Newark-born Clem, but after trying (and failing) to enlist in the Union Army at the age of 10, he finally made his way into the 22nd Michigan as a drummer boy, and the legend grew.

He eventually became the youngest soldier in the history of the U.S. Army to become a noncommissioned officer and ended his 44 year military career as a major general. Clem died in 1937, in San Antonio, TX and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. 🥁

12/17/2023

NEW! Fused-glass trees are now available in the Gear Shop. Simple and unique, these make the perfect decoration or gift! 🎄

No admission is required to shop. The Gear Shop is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM.

12/16/2023

On this day in history, the Original Tea was spilled...

Today is the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! On a cold evening in 1773, thousands of angry Bostonians marched to the Boston harbor to watch 30-60 men disguised as Mohawks dump over 90,000 pounds of tea into the bay in protest of the Tea Act. This Act established a monopoly for the British East India Company and was passed by a parliament which had no colonial representation. When the men who carried out the protest could not be identified, the British parliament chose to punish the city of Boston instead.

Over the next two years, they passed a series of “Intolerable Acts” that lead American colonists to feel even more oppressed, sparking even more violence and, eventually, the American Revolutionary War.

So, make yourself a cup of coffee today and throw away all your tea for our nation’s rebellious founders. And stay tuned for more 250th anniversaries as we gear up for our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026! 🎂

12/15/2023

Today our Curious Kids learned about Noche de Rábanos, or Night of the Radishes, a festival in Oaxaca, Mexico celebrated every year on December 23. It began in the 1800s as a way for farmers to attract people to the Christmas market. People carve elaborate sculptures out of radishes that are grown specially for the event. Our CKs made their own versions with red and daikon radishes! ❤️

12/15/2023

Give the gift of Membership and receive a FREE handblown glass ornament!

The final day to buy, renew, or gift a Work Membership is December 31. 💙

Call or stop in!
Phone: 740.349.9277
In-person: 55 S. 1st Street, Newark, OH

https://buff.ly/3LVdpao

12/14/2023

Give the gift they'll never forget!

Your Kids' Tech University student will spend four fun-packed Saturdays learning about different pathways to careers in STEAM and asking big questions with college professors, current students & industry partners! We’ll learn about everything from how bees help put food on our tables, to game theory, to manufacturing machine parts & more! 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬

Ages 9-12 | Registration Required | $35/Session OR $100 for All - Lunch & T-Shirt Included

Call to register: 740.349.9277

12/14/2023

Winter Break is almost here! Visit The Works for fun for all ages. From Curious Kids on Fridays to daily SciDome shows and glassblowing demonstrations, there is something for everyone! ❄️

See what is happening at The Works: https://buff.ly/2Wq3T3g

12/14/2023

Did you make your own glass at The Works this year? Share your experience (and piece) with us by tagging or messaging us! 🔥

12/13/2023

All aboard the Big Blue Block Express! 🚂

12/12/2023

Did you know the largest volcano and canyon in our Solar System are both on Mars?

A Works Membership gives you unlimited access to SciDome shows where you can learn more about our place in the universe everyday! We have three shows Tuesday through Friday and five shows on Saturday, all about 25 minutes each. 🌋

Become a Member today!

buff.ly/3wF5uET

12/12/2023

Design your own fused-glass art using small pieces of colorful glass. Join on Saturday, December 16, NOON- 3 PM, and use your creativity in the Glass Studio. Your final piece will be placed in our super-heated kiln, then cooled slowly, and ready for pick up the next week.

Workshops are held the 3rd Saturday of the month. Create the Project of the Month (POM) or choose your own project! Please call 740.349.9277 to register. ⛄

December Project of the Month: Trees & Snowmen

Priced vary by size & type | Registration Encouraged - Supplies limited! | Ages 6+

For more information: https://buff.ly/3HIBCMo

12/12/2023

They almost look good enough to eat...Glass candy canes are available in the Gear Shop! ♥️

No admission is required to shop. The Gear Shop is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM.

12/11/2023

Find a furry friend in the Gear Shop for 20% OFF! All stuffed animals are on sale this week.

More December deals are coming!

Dec 19-23 | 30% OFF Books
Dec 26-30 | 40% OFF Select Glass & Merchandise

*some exclusions may apply

Happy Shopping! 🎁

No admission is required to shop.

Address

55 S 1st Street
Newark, OH
43055

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

(740) 349-9277

Website

https://attheworks.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology:

Videos

Have you been to Season of Celebrations at @cosiscience yet? Be sure to say hi to Bernadette when you do! ❄️

GREAT SCOTT! Grab your life preserver and prom dress and jump in the DeLorean to go back to the future with us at Cocktails by the Fire on Saturday, February 3, 2024! Celebrate the Hot Glass Studio at The Works with local bites, cocktails that are full of style, and a glassblowing demo that will transcend the time-space continuum. Mark your calendars because tickets go on sale Friday, January 5, 2024. Future you is gonna love it. 🔥 $50/$40 for Members | 21+Cocktails by the Fire 2024 is sponsored by Park National Bank.

SciDome.mp4

Updates to the SciDome have begun! The SciDome will be closed this week for updates to the system and overall experience. These updates will provide opportunities for brand new shows and topics. We have been working closely with our partners at The Ohio State University at Newark and are excited to share the experience with you when the SciDome reopens on Tuesday, October 31! 💫

Put your forensics skills to the ultimate test at Night @ The Museum on Friday, September 22, 4-8 PM! 🔬Included with Admission/Free for Members | All Ages•••#attheworks #nightatthemuseum #spy #secretagent #specialagent #detective #undercover #superspy #undercover #sleuth #missionimpossible #jamesbond #carmensandiego #sherlockholmes #nancydrew #ncis #pinkpanther #familynight #newarkohio #explorelc #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #inspirewonderandcreativity #instagramreels #reels

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to join us this Fall for Night @ The Museum: Secret Agents of The Works! Can you crack the codes to complete your undercover mission? Become a super sleuth and explore your spy skills through a special agent training course, fingerprinting, and so much more. Dress for the theme as your favorite spy character, plus meet some fan-favorite detective and secret agents throughout the night! Your mission begins Friday, September 22, 4-8 PM. Included with Admission/Free for Members | All Ages•••#attheworks #nightatthemuseum #spy #secretagent #specialagent #detective #undercover #superspy #undercover #sleuth #missionimpossible #jamesbond #carmensandiego #sherlockholmes #nancydrew #pinkpanther #familynight #newarkohio #explorelc #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #reels #instagramreels

Round and round and round! It’s that time of year again...The temperature is rising and the hot glass furnace is ready for a rebuild! The Glass Studio will be closed from August 5-September 9 for annual maintenance. Stop in this week to catch a demo before shut down! 🔥••⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#attheworks #glasstudio #glassblowing #glassblower #glass #glassdemo #gaffer #hotshop #glassart #glassartist #blownglass #vessel #color #furnace #technique #gloryhole #glassdemo #hotglass #ohiomuseum #ohiofindithere #travelohio #newarkohio #experiencecolumbus #explorelc #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #reels #instagramreels

Join us and our friends @lickingparkdistrict for a Pollinator Celebration on Saturday, June 24, 1-3 PM! Come learn about pollinators and the important work they do with fun crafts & activities! 🦋🌸🐝STEM @ the Park is FREE & open to the public, but registration is required.Location | Infirmary Mound Park Please visit our website to register. •••#attheworks #stematthepark #lickingparkdistrict #infirmarymoundpark #pollinators #pollinatorweek #flowers #seeds #planting #getoutside #park #stem #science #technology #engineering #math #experiments #familyfun #lickingcounty #newarkohio #granvilleohio #explorelc #museum #museumprograms #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum

You never know what you’ll find in “Habitat” at The Works... “Habitat” was developed by @SmithsonianGardens & made possible by @sitesExhibitions.

Spread kindness like wildflowers! And plant your own wildflowers with a seed bomb from STEM at the Park! 🌼The Works will be visiting some of our favorite Licking County parks the third Saturday of every month this summer (weather permitting). Vist our website for full details and to register your outdoor STEM explorer! Sat. May 27: Make seed bombs at Taft Reserve - South•••#attheworks #stematthepark #lickingparkdistrict #taftreserve #seedbombs #flowers #seeds #planting #getoutside #park #stem #science #technology #engineering #math #experiments #familyfun #lickingcounty #newarkohio #granvilleohio #explorelc #museum #museumprograms #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #reels #instagramreels

Experience the bright and colorful world of @passionworksstudio at The Works! 🌸The Marcia W. Downes Art Gallery is FREE & open to the public. Stop by Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM-PM.Sponsored by @denisonu.•⠀•⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•#attheworks #passionworksstudio #saturdaysattheworks #museum #art #sciencecenter #artgallery #galleryshow #inclusion #funkyart #create #design #glassblowing #glass #art #artsandcrafts #history #science #technology #family #explorelc #newarkohio #experiencecolumbus #travelohio #ohiofindithere #ohio #ohiomuseum #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #artandinclusion #reels #instagramreels

Fly into “Pollination Investigation” at The Works! “Pollination Investigation”—a new poster exhibition from @sitesExhibitions and @SmithsonianGardens—opens, May 20, at The Works and will be on display through June 25. Come explore profiles on types of pollinators including, bees, beetles, butterflies, hummingbirds, flies, moths, and the wind; and the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world! 💮•••#attheworks #PollinationInvestigation #habitat #lefevrecourtyard #butterfly #sculpture #garden #gardenart #butterflies #monarch #getoutside #pollinators #pollinatorweek #bees #savethebees #insect #newarkohion #explorelc #museum #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #reels #instagramreels

STEM at the Park is BACK and more exciting than ever! 🏞️ The Works will be visiting some of our favorite Licking County parks the third Saturday of every month this summer (weather permitting). Vist our website for full details and to register your outdoor STEM explorer! Sat. May 27: Make seed bombs at Taft Reserve - South•••#attheworks #stematthepark #lickingparkdistrict #taftreserve #seedbombs #flowers #seeds #planting #getoutside #park #stem #science #technology #engineering #math #experiments #familyfun #lickingcounty #newarkohio #granvilleohio #explorelc #museum #museumprograms #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum

Adventure through the world of fairy tales at Night @ the Museum at The Works, Friday, May 12, 4-8 PM.Dance in the ballroom, swab the decks of the Jolly Roger, interact with your favorite characters, and so much more. Pirates and princesses, heroes and villains of all ages are welcome! The adventure doesn’t end at The Works! We have parntered with @dripdreamsicecream and @kicksmixbookstore who have their own surprises in store. Included with Admission/Free for Members | All Ages•••⠀⠀⠀⠀#attheworks #nightatthemuseum #fairytales #onceuponatime #ouat #pirates #princesses #hero #villain #disney #neverland #rapunzel #fairygodmother #adventure #museumprograms #whattodotoday #familyfun #dressup #familynightout #newarkohio #explorelc #lickingcounty #museum #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #dripdreamsicecream #kicksmixbookstore

Membership Giveaway

Become our 1,000th member of 2023! We are very close to registering our 1,000th member and we want that member to be you! Not only will you receive all of the benefits of a Works Membership (discounted/free programming, reciprocal benefits with over 800 museums, member exclusives, and so much more), you will also receive a FREE gift glass experience from The Works. 💚 Click the link below to become a Member today! attheworks.org/become-a-member

The magic doesn’t end at The Works! We’re so excited to partner with our friends at Drip Dreams Ice Cream and Kicks Mix Bookstore for Night at the Museum - Fairy Tale Adventure on Friday, May 12! After you adventure through The Works, take a trip to Kicks Mix Bookstore for a tea party that is simply *mad* and then around the corner to Drip Dreams for an extra special treat! And don’t worry…they aren’t miles and miles away - just a short walk. 😉•••⠀⠀⠀⠀#attheworks #nightatthemuseum #fairytales #onceuponatime #ouat #pirates #princesses #hero #villain #disney #neverland #rapunzel #fairygodmother #adventure #museumprograms #reel #familyfun #dressup #instagramreels #newarkohio #explorelc #lickingcounty #museum #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #dripdreamsicecream #kicksmixbookstore #toystory #youvegotafriendinme

Jump aboard! The second floor will be taken over by pirates and mermaids on our Fairytale Adventure at Night at the Museum on Friday, May 12, 4-8! Explore the decks of the Jolly Roger (look out for a certain captain!) and swim with the mermaids in Mermaid Lagoon. 🏴‍☠️🧜‍♀️Plus, explore Sherwood Forest, experience magic in the Enchanted Castle, listen to a story under the stars, meet your favorite characters, and much more. Dress up encouraged!The Adventure doesn’t end here! We’re excited to be partnering with Drip Dreams & Kicks Mix Bookstore for this event. Drip Dreams will have some magical treats and Wonderland has taken over Kicks Mix Bookstore!Included with Admission/Free for Members | All Ages•••⠀⠀⠀⠀#attheworks #nightatthemuseum #fairytales #onceuponatime #ouat #pirates #princesses #hero #villain #disney #neverland #rapunzel #fairygodmother #adventure #museumprograms #reel #familyfun #dressup #instagramreels #newarkohio #explorelc #lickingcounty #museum #smithsonianaffiliate #morethanamuseum #dripdreamsicecream #kicksmixbookstore

Your adventure begins with four words…Fairy Godmother requests your presence at Night at the Museum at The Works for a Fairy Tale Adventure on Friday, May 12, 4-8 PM! Jump aboard the Jolly Roger, explore Sherwood Forest, experience magic in the Enchanted Castle, listen to a story under the stars, and so much more! Plus, meet your favorite characters along the way. Dress up encouraged! The Adventure doesn’t end here! We’re excited to be partnering with Drip Dreams & Kicks Mix Bookstore for this event. Drip Dreams will have some magical treats and Wonderland has taken over Kicks Mix Bookstore! Keep a weather eye out, because more information will be coming your way! Included with Admission/Free for Members | All Ages

Spring has sprung in the Gear Shop! Shop Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM. 🌸🌼🌷

Grab your hiking boots and sunscreen because have you heard?! Find the Glass is BACK! LT has been busy creating more glass flint points that will be hidden throughout Licking County. Prepare for the hunt and head over to the Explore Licking County’s website to sign-up for weekly hints, released every Friday! 😎

MidlandTheatreOurPlanetSpot30sec

Experience "Our Planet" in a new way! The Emmy Award®-winning Netflix documentary "OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT" has been reimagined as a live experience, combining highlights from the series with brand-new orchestrations and sequences to create an immersive journey across our planet for audiences of all ages. Composer Steven Price’s Emmy-nominated score has been reworked for an epic two-hour performance, which will be performed by the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra. We are excited to be partnering with The Midland Theatre to bring this incredible live experience to Newark on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 PM! Click the link below to reserve your tickets today. https://buff.ly/3LCRvJU

Shortcuts

Our Story

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is Downtown Newark's source for hands-on learning and family entertainment. Our museum focuses on Science, Art, History and Glass, and has something for every guest. See the stars in our SciDome Planetarium, experience local history through our vast collection of unique items and stories, or create your own blown glass creation in our Glass Studio. Visit us today!