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As part of the Allen County Museum Complex. the Children's Discovery Center offers a Native American wigwam, one-room schoolhouse, general store, log cabin, model railroad layout, classroom, and a large activity area. Learn how to send a telegram or share a message using the whisper tube. Groups and school field trips are welcome with advanced scheduling. Please call the Museum to schedule your group.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Children's Garden

Located at the Allen County Museum complex, the Children's Garden is a project of the OSU Extension, 4-H Master Gardeners and the Allen County Historical Society. This garden has grown to include over 30

Lima, OH Gardens

MacDonell House, Victorian Mansion

Located next door to the Allen County Museum, this 1890's Victorian mansion is a must see with more than 15 rooms furnished in great detail and open to the public. This home and its decor are reminiscent of the great wealth brought into Allen County during the oil boom era. Features include:

Lima, OH Historic Homes

The Shay Locomotive Display

A restored narrow-gauge geared locomotive, known as the Shay Locomotive, was built in 1925 by the Lima Locomotive Works and is located at the Allen County Museum Complex.

For a period of almost 70 years, the Lima Locomotive Works built 2,761 Shay locomotives, the last in 1945

Lima, OH Railroad History

Crouse Performance Hall

Crouse Performance Hall is a 1,780 seat, state-of-the-art facility that is located on the south end of the Veterans'

Lima, OH Theatres

Artspace Lima

Artspace/Lima is the premiere art gallery and educational center in West Central Ohio. Components are the Ellen Nelson Gallery, Time Warner Cable ArtZone, Gallery for Young People, and Gallery Shop. It also houses one of the regions BEST arts resource libraries. Artspace/

Lima, OH Arts

Things to do near Lima, OH

Tilton Farm

As you enter the gate and travel the winding path to Tilton Farm, imagine yourself taking a step back in time - a time o...

Balyeats Coffee Shop

A Van Wert tradition since 1924, Balyeat's Coffee Shop offers daily specials with dinners that are priced just right. Don't w...

Shelby Oaks Golf Course -South/West

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Tree Links Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

The Inn of Wood'N'Garden Bed & Breakfast

The Inn of Wood'N'Garden is the first Bed and Breakfast on Grand Lake St. Marys in West Central Ohio. Enjoy a "l...