Hidden gems - Historical societies in Columbus, United States not to miss (Updated May, 2024)

Hidden gems: Historical societies in Columbus

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Columbus. This list contains 65 places from Historical society category.

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Gruenewald Historic House

Museum

👍👍 This is a hidden treasure in Madison county. A lovely historical home!

5.00 (10 reviews) (~228.5 km from centre)

Licking County Historical Society

Local history museum

5.00 (9 reviews) (~51.39 km from centre)

Lodi Harrisville Historical Society

Historical society

5.00 (7 reviews) (~145.45 km from centre)

Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society

Historical society

5.00 (6 reviews) (~22.82 km from centre)

Poland Twp Historical Society

Historical society

5.00 (6 reviews) (~237.28 km from centre)

Indian Hill Historical Society - Little Red Schoolhouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 A darling venue with amazing amenities! The Little Red Schoolhouse is truly one of a kind. I had the honor of photographing a micro wedding over the summer at the schoolhouse and I am still in awe. My couple did their ceremony outside under the gorgeous tree with their closest friends and family. Th...

4.90 (54 reviews) (~141.36 km from centre)

Bedford Historical Society & Museum

Museum

👍👍 Contains all of Bedford's history. Very interesting place. Worth a visit. Come see the new remodeled museum store! Really nice. Gifts, cards, books and clothing. Definitely worth seeing! Also a really interesting new exhibit on the second floor, The Drake Exhibit. One of Bedford Township's first set...

4.90 (32 reviews) (~201.2 km from centre)

Flat Rock Historical Society

Historical society

4.90 (29 reviews) (~238.4 km from centre)

Swiss Community Historical Society and Schumacher Homestead

Historical society

👍👍 Amazing historic location

4.90 (15 reviews) (~132.21 km from centre)

Solon Historical Society

Historical society

4.90 (10 reviews) (~206.2 km from centre)

Smithville Community Historical Society

Historical society

4.90 (10 reviews) (~139.59 km from centre)

Warren County Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 Fabulous museum. Perfect for kids to get a real historic view of town shops and businesses as well. The flow through the museum is very nice. It's an enjoyable visit and the staff is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

4.90 (8 reviews) (~118.95 km from centre)

Museum & Welcome Center of Fulton County, Ohio

Museum

👍 Very well kept, nice displays. Was expecting something a little bigger museum especially for the size of the building but still recommended....

4.80 (106 reviews) (~206.13 km from centre)

Hudson Library & Historical Society

Library

4.80 (93 reviews) (~193.69 km from centre)

Lenawee Historical Society

Local history museum

👍👍 Love taking the kids here and showing them the history of lenawee county. Has a lot of cool things like the "car company" that's one of my favorite historical facts of Adrian Michigan.

4.80 (71 reviews) (~232.09 km from centre)

Amherst Historical Society

Historical society

4.80 (40 reviews) (~172.08 km from centre)

Keeper's House

Historical society

4.80 (40 reviews) (~174 km from centre)

Zoar Community Association

Historical society

4.80 (38 reviews) (~152.12 km from centre)

Opera House

Banquet hall

👍👍 Remodeling under way. It's going to be a totally new event space. When you rent the space you get the whole building. $185.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~244.9 km from centre)

Shaker Historical Museum

Museum

👍 I went in here, and saw much history. There was a lot of water. Historical water I assume. You could taste the horseshoes. I didn't know how much of Shaker's history revolved around a playground with a weird tower thing and some swings. I witnessed a child saying some very homophobic slurs, and that...

4.80 (28 reviews) (~207.97 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical societies in Columbus, United States