Museums
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Auglaize County Historical Society - Mooney Museum
223 S. Main St., St. Marys 45885 419-394-7069
This newly remodeled historical museum once belonged to Daniel Mooney, a former ambassador to Paraguay. Early Auglaize history is represented here with many artifacts and photos.
Open the first and third Sundays of each month. 1 pm to 3 pm Group tours by appointment.
Cridersville Historical Museum
West Sugar Street, Cridersville 419-645-5955
The 1890 church depicts the history of the town and the surrounding area. The 1836 log house is the original home of Daniel Bousher. Open the first and third Sundays of each month. 1 pm to 4 pm
Maria Stein Heritage Museum
2291 St. Johns Road, Maria Stein, 419-925-4532 www.mariasteincenter.org
This museum features information and artifacts on the settlement of the area as well as the religious orders who served the early settlers. Located in the upper floor of the National Marion Shrine of the Holy Relics. Open Tuesday thru Sunday noon to 4:30 pm. Closed Mondays.
Mercer County Historical Museum
130 E. Market St., Celina 45822 419-586-6065 www.histalig@bright.net.
On the National Register of Historic Sites, the Mercer County Historical Museum, the Riley Home, contains permanent exhibits including Victorian Home Displays, Agriculture, Military, Medical and Pre-historic. Special, temporary, exhibits throughout the year include Antique Bottles and Butter Churns, Historic Post Cards, Pre-historic Indian Artifacts, Antique Tractors and Transportation, U.S. Military and Antique Guns.
New Bremen Historical Museum
122 N. Main St., P.O. Box 73, New Bremen 45869-0073
The Luelleman House named after the family which owned it for more than 100 years, maintains this canal village’s vibrant history. The house is one of the first non-log structures in the original plat of 1833 in New Bremen. The museum hosts a Christmas open house the first weekend of December. Open Sundays June thru August from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling 419-629-0313.
New Knoxville Historical Museums
107 E. German St., New Knoxville 45871 419-753-2721
Organized to honor the village’s 150th anniversary in 1986, the museum continues to preserve the rich history of the New Knoxville area. Open the last Sunday of each month or by appointment.
Shanes Crossing Historical Museum
151 East Columbia St., Rockford Ohio 45882
Open weekdays during regular village office hours.
Call Norn VanTilberg at 419-363-2998 to schedule an appointment for group tours or for an evening or weekend visit.
Uniopolis Historical Museum
75 E Ohio Street, Uniopolis
Open by appointment only. Call Richard Lowry at 419-568-5586 for more information.
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