The museum is always adding new items to their collection of Reynoldsburg memorabilia. So visiting…read moreoften always brings new things to see. The latest addition is a 1930 model AA truck that has a tie to a local resident and his family.

On the last Saturday of each month, from ten AM to two PM, the Reynoldsburgh-Truro Historical…read moreSociety opens its doors and ushers in visitors to enrich themselves with the history available here. The museum itself is actually pretty neat. It has an particularly relaxing feeling to the place, and is well organized and full of odd little things from the townships past (like the first traffic light). If you like curious things, this is where to find them. I particularly liked their military history and items.

Lots of things for kids to do. Large play ground area, mini golf, cave tour, petting farm, maze,…read morepre purchased bag for gem panning. We paid $145 for our family of 5 to do all the activities

Went on a Saturday around 12, started to get pretty busy around 12:45-1:30. Which makes the…read morecave/cavers very tight to walk through. While your down there your using a provided map to guide yourself around and match the corresponding areas ( Ex; A to A or 1-1 ) We went after it had just rained the night before, so everything was VERY wet. Wear waterproof/walking shoes if you plan on exploring. Be prepared to get dripped on by very cold water coming off nearby rocks, and the "ceiling". Coming down the initial very steep stairs is a beautiful view of different levels of rocks decending into a tunnel/cave where the rest of the cavers are. Tons of puddles all over the ground from collected rain water and the "droplets". Most the areas are about big enough for one person to walk through the tunnel areas at one time, and if your a larger person i DO NOT recommend going down there. Some areas are extremely tight and really only accessible to someone under 4'5 and around 100 pounds or less. (Im 5'4, 140 and some areas i almost got stuck cause it was too tight going through the rocks. It is neat to see though, i dont think id want to do it again as it is just wet rocks and the furthest tunnel was closed from the previous year that occurred from some heavy rain water. (The water collected, over time causing a collapse). So that was kind of a bummer but i get it for safety reasons. The gem mining was fun, definitely loaded with a lot of "gravel" type rocks so that was new for me, Ive only ever had ones with dirt/sand that yield rocks/gems/shark teeth. We found some really interesting gemstones in each tray. The petting zoo was great. I thought it wad Going to be boring and smelly, and i was happily wrong. The goats were adorable, when we came in a baby jumped through the fence and was following our group. And when we came inside the "pen" to pet them he ran back in it was very cute! The deer were a little skittish but very sweet and gentle. The treasure hunt/maze was VERY fun we enjoyed getting different prizes snd trading them within the group.

There is tv and film equipment from the 1930's to 1970's. Adults are $10 and seniors are $8. Door…read morewas open and sign said they open at 1100am. We were there at 1120. A middle aged man walked out asking how we got in and was very rude about it. He said we owe him money for the visit even though I rang the bell and put a $20 in the box. His attitude towards us was extremely uncalled for and I won't recommend to anyone that comes to this area for a visit

We visited the Museum today and it was a very interesting experience. However, the admission is…read moreNOT free as the website states. They charge $10 per Adult, $8 for Seniors, and $5 for children - and they do collect it. The display is very interesting though and various models from many TV brands are displayed from both the U.S. as well as Europe. So fascinating to see how really small the screens were on all the early models, as well as added features some of them had. Even if you are not an antiques lover or collector, this museum is very interesting to browse through.

I am a member of the Holden arboretum and Cleveland botanical. And while in Columbus I decided to…read morestop and visit their botanical garden. And I inquired if a discount is given if I am a member of Cleveland. And they informed me they do reciprocal. So I was able to attend with my membership for no additional charge. I must admit that this place is currently under construction. But that just means more great botanical fun is heading there way. I am excited to see it when it opens in 2027 fall. My time here today was great. I had a ton of fun here. I was pretty excited to see their train garden. Where they have many different models of trains going through a garden. There are so many different things to see and do. They have many hands on experiences for children as well. You need to get here and bring those kids to have fun.

We love this place!…read more We've been members forever so that gives us flexibility. The latest butterfly exhibit is 5* Excellent staff....as always.

Who knew about this hidden secret -yeah, about that - I found it really tricky to find & don't know…read moreif I could find my way back. So maybe drop some breadcrumbs because it is worth revisiting. I took my boyfriend here for a surprise date & it really delivered. We learned so much about the stars, planets, constellations & the solar system while attending the "Voyage Through the Solar System" which is a live show presented by OSU astronomers. The presentation lasts approximately 40 minutes and leaves the remainder of the hour for some Q & A with the audience. The show takes place in a 63-seat 30-foot dome theater with a state-of-the-art XD digital projection system giving exquisite views of the night sky and takes you on digital journeys to the planets, stars, and distant galaxies. Our astronomer gave us really interesting information in a fun & engaging way that held the attention of all. Tickets are free, but go fast!

What a find! Due to boredom, a needed break from movie night, and the discovery of the Eventbrite…read moreapp, I'm here! I'm not a "sciency" type of person, nor is my family. I sincerely went with low expectations. I was completely wrong! What a wonderful nostalgic, visit to my childhood! I'd completely forgotten the amazement planetariums create. Although the location was difficult to find in the dark, with the help of some OSU students, we finally made it. There is no visible sign or address on the building from the street view. There is also no off street parking. Luckily the OSU parking garage is within a short two block walk. I'm also not sure if the building is handicap accessible. I'm thinking that it has to be? Due to our search for the location and street parking, we were a few minutes late. The room was packed and we had to sit in the front row. I recommend you don't do this. Although the chairs are comfortable and recline, you'll have a better experience and view if you're seated towards the middle. Our guide was exceptional! He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about his field. It made it a great experience! The clarity and details in the presentation were great. The audience ranged from young to senior citizens and everyone appeared to enjoy themselves. There were a multitude of questions and all of them were eagerly answered. You were made to feel comfortable with the attitude of "there are no stupid questions". It was truly a learning experience with the incorporation of very recent discoveries in space. I'll definitely be back and strongly recommend this as an outing for any age. There are a few different presentations, they're usually about an hour long, along with the question and answer session. I discovered this on Eventbrite, I'm not sure if the planetarium has a website with a calendar. It's definitely worth checking out!

The kids kept asking to come here, so we finally did. Good…read moreplace for families, and it was pretty busy when we went. The lighting made me a little dizzy afterward, but the kids had a good time.

Long line to get in, but I'm glad the arts are being celebrated. Loved every minute of everything…read morehere. It's a Great escape. Lots of kids running around which you can still find peace and quiet and some corners. The art makes you think and makes you want to take it all in in bits and pieces.

This historic home stands along high street, just north of Olde Worthington. It was once the…read moreresidence of Orange Johnson , a local comb-maker, and a few other families. The oldest part of the house was built in 1811 by Arora Buttles, which includes the kitchen with the original walk-in fireplace and a bread oven. The federal style facade and four more rooms were added by Johnson in 1816, making it one of central Ohio's oldest homes still standing in its original location. The Orange Johnson House is decorated in period furniture from important early Worthington families. It also houses a small museum of objects from Worthington's early colonial history, as well as Native American artifacts and a collection of 19th century women's hair combs and comb making tools. Costume-clad docents lead guided tours through the Orange Johnson House on Sundays from 2 until 5, from April through December- or by appointment. The museum is owned and operated by the Worthington Historical Society. A great time of year to visit is either during the holidays, when the home is decorated to the gilt or during midsummer when the herb garden is in full bloom and the lavender is just gorgeous!

I went with my daughter on a school field trip. It was very well done, the guides were dressed in…read morePioneer dress. They were knowledgeable and did a fantastic job.

I've been visiting the Thurber House regularly since my very first trip to Columbus back in the…read moresepia-tinted year of...1989? No sorry, 1990, my mistake. It's never failed to inspire--and a national literary landmark like this is deserving of 5+ stars once you see what the site offers. Been a dyed-in-the-wool "Thurberian" since my 8th grade literature teacher assigned us to read "My Life and Hard Times".... When the class got to the chapter on "the night the bed fell", it took 20 minutes to restore order in the classroom because we were laughing so hard! Any author who writes a book that causes cynical 8th graders to almost die laughing 44 years after publication, says much more than any eloquent words can. Humor is the hardest thing to write for posterity since linguistically much syntax shifts/morphs with every generation. It's was my fascination with Thurber that propelled me to study the whole "Algonquin Roundtable" era of US 20th century literature that included such American icons as E.B. White, Robert Benchley, Dorothy Parker, etc., and if you are able to read some of Thurber's key works (and the more scholarly bios by Rosen, Kinney, etc) prior to visiting this site, it will make your visit to the Thurber House more enjoyable. Sorta like if you read about the Battle of Gettysburg before visiting Little Round Top, you'll gain more insights and meaning from the experience. Some must sees: 1) the stairs leading up to "grandfather's" bed in the attic (now fully renovated and serves as the quarters for selected "writers in residence"); 2) his mother's bedroom window where she threw her shoe; 3) the kitchen where the deranged cook chased his father because she thought he looked evil.... Check the web link for the latest in events, closures and COVID policies. Parking is metered along the street. OSU is fairly close by ... within view (they also have an extensive Thurber exhibit), but you have to "buck" traffic (pun intended) since access is bisected by the now prevalent interstate highway. "Buck! Your time has come!"......... to get up out of your chair and go visit the Thurber House. Thank you so much for reading my review.

Dogs are certainly allowed at the James Thurber House in Columbus, OH. Well, at least dogs carved…read morein stone, dogs sketched on paper and dogs commemorated in the written word. I think I learned about my literary soul mate when I visited the Thurber house and discovered that Jamie, as he was affectionately called, was tall, lean, lanky, a dog lover, humorist and illustrator/writer for "The New Yorker." It's definitely worth a visit to the Thurber House if you're in Columbus. James lived here for four years while he attended Ohio State University. The house is just covered in Thurber's dog sketches and the little book store is really cool, carrying many more dog products that you could have imagined. If you're unfamiliar with his work, you might recognize the short story "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" or the short story "The Catbird Seat." He also wrote a story called "The Dog Who Bit People," about a dog who lived in the house and big so many visitors that the family began to keep a list of names each year (it once reached 40). At Christmas Thurber's mother would then make fudge for each victim, to make up for the mishap. The tour guides here are absolutely great. Though the man I had will not be back because he's moving to Pittsburgh. When we rolled up to the house, there was only one other car parked in the lot and the car was COVERED in cartoons from the funny pages. Literally, they were just glued onto every inch of the car. The inside of it was also draped with fuzzy comic strip blankets. The tour guide's wife owned this vehicle, so clearly she has a passion for Thurber's craft. Funny anecdotes about the Thurber family peppered our fact based tour. Upstairs there is a small museum room with the goggles that Thurber wore to draw later in life. He was blind in one eye from a childhood accident and as he got older, began to lose vision in the other eye. Another awesome part of the Thurber house is the sculpture garden outside where Thurber's dogs are sculpted out of stone and playing in the grass. One especially loved dog, "The Patient Bloodhound" was my favorite and I even bought a small print of it, along with a used copy of his book "Thurber's Dogs." I loved this whimsical, kooky place so much and was really happy to have learned about it in my book "Traveling Literary America." The house also has a center next door where they run workshops for children and show art. Upstairs in the Thurber House, artists in residence can live in the attic while they toil over their work. Learn more about Thurber, his dogs, his fables and his contribution to American humor and art at The Thurber House!