I've seen this on Instagram so many times and never thought I'd get a chance to go until my mom…read morerandomly bought a house in Alliance, Ohio. They have so many trolls and are so knowledgeable about them! It is such a fun and interesting experience!

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect, but.......we loved it! It is so quirky and a…read morecomprehensive tribute to all sorts of trolls and to pop culture. Roy guided us through and he was awesome. Our tour was not rushed and he spent lots of time answering questions as we walked through. This visit came at a perfect time, because I had recently been in Iceland and had my photo taken with a giant troll at the airport, which I showed Roy. I had been wanting to bring my child here for quite some time, and today was finally the day we made it. At four years old, he was just as in awe as I was at some of the displays. There are FOURTEEN rooms housing this Guinness-record holding collection. Roy explained to us how tedious and time-consuming it is to submit evidence to be eligible for Guinness records. This is one of those places where you could come back several more times and still not quite see everything you wanted to see. So many nooks and crannies and hidden gems to feast your eyes on. My favorites are definitely the Norwegian trolls. Some of the scenes in that section of the museum vaguely reminded me of the Maelstrom (if you ever had visited Epcot years ago, you know what I'm talking about!) I did not get to meet Sherry, but we met her sweet gentle senior citizen dog. My son wanted to pet her and Roy told him it was okay. She probably didn't want to be bothered, but was kind enough to let a little boy give her a friendly pet. We also learned that Sherry owns the cat cafe right behind the troll museum. My son wanted to go there too, but we promised we would come back another day because we were really starving by the time we were done and had not yet had lunch. Also: the place right across the street looked a really cool place to dine, but it didn't open for another hour. We left with several magnets and some great photos. I am so glad we made time to visit this little gem in downtown Alliance.

It's actually really well done and if you have a good sized group the owner curator will give you a…read morefull tour, it was interesting the first time I went here, but that was so many years ago when I was young, went recently and it has improved a lot and more exhibits are in place.

Well worth the stop! This is a fascinating little museum with an extensive collection of funeral…read morememorabilia. It's not morbid, not a Halloween attraction. Varied pieces celebrating the ends of many famous persons. A rosette from the bunting on Lincoln's funeral train, invitations to memorial services for many famous people. A hand organ played as funeral music for Franklin Roosevelt. So many items to see. All tastefully displayed throughout a currently working funeral home. The museum is free to the public but you are welcome to make a donation if you would like. Donations are forwarded to local charities. The museum began as an autograph collection but when someone included a funeral notice with the autograph, (Joe Louis), Famous Endings resulted.

I first visited the Warthern Museum over 30 years ago and have been back several times. Recently…read morewe had out-of-town relatives visiting and were looking for something to do. So, a trip to Amish country and then a side trip to the Warther Museum was the ticket. Earnest Warther was a master carver and he carved a wide array of amazing carvings - mostly of trains. The detail in his carvings is incredible. Warther was sel-taught and he actually made some of his own knives because he could not find what he needed in the stores. His craving and craftmanship is amazing. This is a MUST-SEE attraction in the Dover/New Philadelpha area. Allow at least 2 hours (longer if you have time) to thoroughly enjoy this museum.

My three year old and I enjoyed the tree festival, but I'll need to come back to fully appreciate…read morethe scope of the museum. Friendly staff. Easy parking. Beautifully done tree display for the holidays. There is so much that I don't know about this museum and the family and the artistic talent of Ernest Warther.

FABULOUS... FABULOUS... FABULOUS!!! There's nothing else to…read morebe said. In every way an establishment like this could possibly be measured, it is absolutely FABULOUS! LOVE IT. By the way... IT'S FREE!!!

This art museum is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth visiting. General admission is free…read morebut has $14 parking. The building itself is stunning, with great architecture and tons of natural light that makes walking through the galleries feel really open and peaceful. They have works from Monet and other well known artists, which was really exciting to see in person. There's a lot to explore, so I'd recommend setting aside a few hours to really take it all in. Just make sure to plan your timing because they close at 5 PM. The staff throughout the museum were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There's also a large gift shop with lots of unique items and a cafe inside the museum, which is nice if you want to take a break during your visit.

We have wanted to visit the "Kent State University Museum" for a long time and never seemed to get…read morearound to it. Well today we made a point to get it done. Now all I can think is, "What took us so long"! Kent, Ohio is a cute town, surrounding a beautiful University campus. It is a pleasure to drive through and very easy to navigate. We arrived at the museum this morning which is FREE on Sunday. A nice contemporary building on the campus. Easy to park, easy to enter, and easy to get around. Upon entering you are greeted by a friendly face at the reception desk that is more than happy to answer any questions and provide directions. It is layed out on the main and 2nd floors on both sides of the central hall. The exhibits are absolutely beautiful. They included clothing through the century, jewelry, glass & ceramics, and designs from the university fashion design department. As well as a fabulous exhibit by artist LeRoy Neiman. Everything is exceptionally beautiful. After you spend plenty of time exploring the museum you'll have no problem finding a nice place to relax, eat and have drinks in town. We had a marvelous time today and I'm confident you will too. Do yourself a favor and visit the "Kent State University Museum"... It's amazing.

I visited the KSU Museum for the first time in Dec 2024 to see the Nancy Crow quilt exhibit and I…read morewas impressed. The museum has two floors of beautifully curated displays. The emphasis is on fashion, and I especially liked the history timeline. The purse collection in the hallway is colorful and fun. The quilts were stunning and displayed in a bright and spacious gallery with a mirrored view. There's an admission fee most days but Sunday was free. The museum isn't big, but it has a very professional feel and includes a gift shop sells works made by students, and the building is very attractive and located right on campus. Definitely worth a visit.

We made the short trek to this museum earlier in the year while they were having a book sale and…read moredecided to take the tour. It seems like a small space but there are lots of artifacts with unique stories about them. Our tour guide was also the owner I believe and he's a very engaging storyteller and historian. It was evident that he really appreciates his collection. We learned some things, had some laughs and took a few good pictures. The admission price is about what we expected if maybe a bit pricey. The gift shop is nice but definitely pricey- especially on used books. But, if you're interested in the subject matter and want to find a little something do on a day you're nearby, it's definitely worth checking out.

Went when they had pictures with the thing I'm not able to spell…read more All the people were friendly and so helpful. They knew what they have and other similar places in Cleveland too. The museum does have a tiny gift shop in front

I have lived down the road from MAPS for many years, but I didn't realize all they do. If you like…read moreaviation and/or history, I highly suggest giving this place a visit. They have older airplanes that you can see, and different rooms dedicated to different things such as war items and art. It was really interesting to go learn and all the staff there were super helpful and more than happy to share their knowledge with us.

What an amazing time at the MAPS air museum! The girls were able to sit in several helicopters, go…read moreinside of cargo planes and learn so much!

Came here for Mothers Day. Worth the visit to see the house and gardens…read more We were told when you come around Christmas there are not as many rooms open for the house tour. But on Mother's Day we got to see a lot of the rooms we never saw. And got to ask more questions and take our time a bit more. All around good experience. You want to see as many of the rooms as possible. Pro tip. If you are doing a house and garden tour leave the house thru the front door. This way you don't have to back track the gardens. Out the front door take a right to head along the back of the house and the gardens. Don't miss the greenhouse. The Japanese garden and the really all the gardens are beautiful. It's a nice walk. You can definitely get your steps in. It's a nice afternoon. We spent about 2.5 hours. Could have spent longer. But we were hungry. This was a good experience overall and fun afternoon.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is such a beautiful place to visit all year round. I remember going…read morehere several times as a child for field trips and I have always been fascinated with this home. Several years ago I found out that they have special tours at Christmas time where you can tour the house and each room has a different theme and you can also tour the grounds where they have Christmas light displays. I believe the tickets this past Christmas or $28 each which goes towards keeping up the estate and grounds. I feel like that's a fair price. There is so much to see in the estate and out on the grounds and I suggest coming here during the year as well for a regular tour. The Christmas decor is so beautiful each room in the estate is typically sponsored by a local business. It's so interesting to see some of the old furniture, dishes, light fixtures, truly whatever you can think of it's all so beautiful. They even have a greenhouse on the property where you can go to purchase plants, especially poinsettias for the Christmas season. They have a little concession stand where they sell things like hot chocolate, coffee, wine and beer, cookies, chili, soft pretzels, etc. Santa even stops by during certain hours where you can visit him. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to visit during the Christmas season and as a child I loved coming here during the year.

We came here for a wedding reception and was really looking forward to taking in the scenery and…read moregardens prior to the reception. Unfortunately, it was raining the whole day. The only thing we got to enjoy was indoors, but we can tell that the outside would had been such a good view if weather permits. Regardless, all the rooms indoors were well immaculate, staff were very deligent and friendly, and they all did such a wonderful job hosting a wedding there.

The Botanical Gardens are really lovely, and the outdoor gardens are the high point of a visit…read more The indoor greenhouses are beautiful, but there are only 2, and they're small compared to others. Outside, there are numerous planned beds and green spaces. I love the herb garden and the Japanese Garden. They have a pretty solid line up of special events, both in addition to and included with your admission. If you're really feeling a walk, you can get to Little Italy from the gardens, or if you're less walk-y, it's about a 5 minute ride.

We had a blast visiting the Northern Ohio Railway Museum! It's one thing to read about trolleys and…read moreelectric railways in a book, but seeing them in person is so much better. My family was fascinated by the old streetcars and learning about how Cleveland's Rapid system started. The museum has a huge collection of restored rail cars and it's a very peaceful, outdoor setting. It's one of the best educational things to do in Medina County. If you're a railfan or just looking for a cool local spot to explore on a Saturday, put this on your list. Affordable, educational, and run by people who truly care about preserving history. Rides are only offered on the second and fourth Staurdays of each month.

Here is a trolley, interurban, streetcar museum in an area one would least expect, in fact many…read morefolks in the area do not even know of its existence. Only open one day a week, the museum has two sets of buildings containing a number of their rolling stock and another group of rolling stock exposed to the elements. I totally enjoyed talking about our experiences visiting other rail museums in the country. In the future, the museum hopes to run a track with a live overhead wire and one can see the work in progress. Each of the housed rolling stock has a placard with all the information a railfan could want. The museum is free and one is given a personal tour with a member.