Directions

The Museum is easy to find:

Take I-75 to exit 179, go EAST on Rt. 6 about a quarter mile, then turn RIGHT onto County Home Road. Museum will be on your left.

In Town: Take Main Street (south) to Rt. 6 (east/left), then turn RIGHT onto County Home Road. Museum will be on your left.

From BGSU: Take Wooster Street (east) towards Meijer, turn RIGHT onto Dunbridge Road (which becomes County Home Rd), cross Rt. 6. Museum will be on your left.

Museum & Gift Shop Hours

MUSEUM OPEN HOURS

  • Weekdays: Monday – Friday 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 4 PM
  • Closed on Sundays and Wood County observed federal holidays

Closed to the public on Saturdays in January 2024. We will resume Saturday hours starting in February 2024.

Museum Grounds:
The grounds are a public park and are open daily 8 AM until 30 minutes past sunset.

Admission

  • Individual (age 13-64) – $7
  • Senior (65+), Student w/ valid ID, Veteran, or Active-duty Military – $6
  • Youth (age 6-12) – $3
  • Youth (age 5 & under) & WCHS Members – FREE
  • Group tours (20 people or more) – $5 (bus driver free) *please call ahead
  • School/Educational Tours – $2/student, $5/adult (bus driver free) *please call ahead

*Please call ahead for large groups, school tours, or special needs. The museum is handicap accessible. Limited wheelchairs available courtesy of Bowling Green Manor/Bowling Green Care Center

*Free admission during special events and promotions such as First Fridays.

The Museum is handicap accessible with an elevator, handicap restrooms, and ample parking in the visitor lot as well as behind the museum (south side). The south elevator entrance is also behind the museum.

Limited wheelchairs available courtesy of Bowling Green Manor/Bowling Green Care Center.


Your Experience

Self-guided tour of the original Wood County Poor Farm (Infirmary) including the Paupers’ Cemetery, Lunatic Asylum, Pestilence House, and Ice House. More about the Grounds & Outbuildings

Many events and activities throughout the year

Revolving exhibits to inspire discussion about today’s connection with the past.

Visit the County Home Gift Shop for cool historical books, local art and foods, and great gift items. WCHS Members get 10% off gift shop purchases (excluding sale).

Beautiful grounds for photographers and class project settings. Tag us on Facebook #WoodCountyMuseum

Make Wood County a Destination

There is so much to do and see, make it a Wood County weekend! Click on the icons below to learn about events and attractions in our Wood County communities. Contact any of our Convention & Visitors Bureaus to help you plan your visit.