Things to do in Ohio, United States: The Best Children's Museums

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Pyramid Hill is a 300+ acre sculpture park with 60+ monumental outdoor sculptures displayed in a landscape of rolling hills, meadows, lakes, & hiking trails. The park also features an Ancient Sculpture Museum that displays Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Syrian and Egyptian sculptures dating to 1550 B.C. The Museum Gallery hosts exhibitions by local, regional and national artists. Pyramid Hill is also the only museum you can experience in an Art Cart! Attracting more than 30,000 visitors annually, we serve as the largest cultural tourist attraction in Butler County. The park is open 365 days a year & provides summer programs for children & two week-long summer camps, as well as numerous special events throughout the year. Pyramid Hill is known for our popular Holiday Lights on the Hill annual drive-through light display. The stunning landscape & unique architecture offer ideal backdrops for weddings, corporate retreats, meetings, family reunion, & celebration of life ceremonies.

OH WOW!'s mission is to foster independent thinking and enrich the lives of all children by creating a welcoming environment where they can develop learning skills and knowledge through the exploration of HANDS-ON exhibits and educational programs which are rooted in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Little Buckeye Children's Museum is a hands-on children's museum located in Downtown Mansfield. With over 2 dozen exhibits, Little Buckeye is an ideal location for group and family visits by children ages 2-10 years. At Little Buckeye, we know that exploration and play are critical to child development. We also know that play benefits children socially, emotionally and intellectually! We understand that not every child gets the opportunity to play in a safe and creative environment. Little Buckeye Children's Museum is proud to provide that opportunity. Our museum features interactive exhibits that encourage curiosity and creativity. You can shop for groceries in the Little Stoodt's Market, perform on stage at the Little Ren Theatre, play teacher in the one-room Schoolhouse, go camping in the Nature Room and so much more!

As a leader in imaginative and creative play, The Children’s Museum of Cleveland (CMC) gives children a place and the tools to write their own script and discover their own adventures through our interactive exhibits and programs. We offer an open-ended learning environment giving children the opportunity to imagine, experiment, problem-solve and communicate – building skills for a 21st-century learner. We are a museum for all children – of all abilities, backgrounds, and ages. In our beautiful, historic new home, we respect not only childhood but also the parent and caregiver as the child’s first teacher. As a vital community resource, we provide experiences that can bridge a child’s learning between the Museum, home, and school. It's a place for families to play, connect and learn together in an environment designed to excite, enrich, and inspire.

Akron Children's Museum offers 7,000 square feet of hands-on, interactive exhibits for children ages 0-10. ACM's exhibits are designed to maximize the educational value of play. With over 20 exhibits, kids and families will find plenty to enjoy when they visit!

The Ashland County Historical Society, located on 420 Center Street in Ashland, Ohio, is dedicated to the preservation of Ashland County history and home a campus of three museum buildings. Exhibits include; Victorian Era living, the second largest insect collection in the United States, antique farm tools, military artifacts, and a local sports hall of fame.