Attractions

• ARTS AND SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER AT RICHLAND ACADEMY Community Discovery Center in the Arts (Music, Dance, Visual Art and Drama) and Sciences. Performances, recitals, jazz concerts/camp, art gallery.
• BROWNELLA COTTAGE Restored Victorian mansion (1887) of Bishop William M. Brown, turn-of-the-century national political and religious leader, complete with original furnishings. Grounds feature the Bishop's library, covered walkways and a history museum.
• CAROUSEL MAGIC! Welcome to Carousel Magic! Step back in time as you watch skilled craftsmen use time honored techniques of carving, finishing, and painting to transform hardwood blocks into prancing ponies and magical menagerie figures. Our tour displays will teach you about the history, styles, and construction of carousels.
• THE HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM A historical museum in the heart of Ohio depicting small town and rural life from 1820s to the present, with industrial locomotives and Silver King tractors. Gift Shop.
• KINGWOOD CENTER Kingwood is the 47-acre former estate of Charles K. King. The grounds are renowned for both their historic significance and the brilliant floral displays of the new gardens. The French Provincial mansion contains many rooms decorated with Mr. Kingâs original furnishings and one of Ohioâs outstanding horticultural libraries. An elegant greenhouse features year-round displays and plant sales. The extensive grounds offer opportunities for hiking and quiet isolation from vehicles.
• LINCOLN HIGHWAY NATIONAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES The Museum, A nationwide Millennium Project is a"Must See" for all Americans and contains over 10,000 square feet of display space. There is a large Lincoln Highway Exhibit which features a lot of original artifacts and material including the author's copy of the official history of The Lincoln Highway.
• THE LIVING BIBLE MUSEUM Witness the Holy Bible come to life before your very eyes. From Creation to the Great White Throne Judgement, 41 life-sized dioramas accompanied with special effects and an audio text will provide for you an experience you will never forget. Newly expanded to include Miracles of the Old Testament, Ohioâs only wax museum. A collection of rare Bibles, woodcarvings, and American Votive Folk Art now on display.
• MALABAR FARM STATE PARK In the winter season, Malabar Farm offers a variety of enjoyable andchallenging trails for the skier. The experience you have will depend on the amount of preparation and your physical abilityWe suggest that you stop by the ski shop prior to your trip. Our staff will be happy to provide current information on weather, trail, snow conditions and suggest proper equipment for your trip.
• THE MANSFIELD ART CENTER The Mansfield Art Centerâs award winning, modern wood and glass building sits on 8 1/2 acres of wooded meadow. The annual exhibition schedule includes two juried shows, four invitational theme shows combining the newest works in all media by contemporary Ohio artists, one very special exhibition borrowed from many of the nationâs most important museums, and the Holiday Fair (an exhibition and sales of fine gifts in November).
• MANSFIELD FIRE MUSEUM A museum of fire fighting history with reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island.
• MANSFIELD SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL BUILDING MUSEUM The Memorial Building houses the oldest museum in Richland County. The building was built in 1888 and is the oldest continuously used memorial building in the state of Ohio. The museum houses artifacts of military history of Richland County as well as civil and natural history artifacts. Donations accepted.
  
  

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