Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

Join the Wood County Museum for the 5th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! From April 1-30, find all 10 egg signs and collect the clues to win a prize. Signs will be “hidden” all around the Museum grounds, all 50 acres! This is an egg hunt that is for both kids and adults, everyone is […]

$150.00 – $500.00

Ribbon Cutting & Open House for “We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II”

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

NEW EXHIBIT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM “We’ll Meet Again: Remember World War II” to showcase Wood County Veterans. The Wood County Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit, We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II on April 24, 2025.  The exhibit will showcase over 40+ uniforms of Wood County Veterans. It […]

Hancock Historical Museum Membership Swap

Hancock Historical Museum 422 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH, United States

This May, enjoy an exclusive perk of your Wood County Museum membership — a membership swap with the Hancock Historical Museum, allowing you to explore more incredible attractions in our area for free. Not a member? Click here to learn more about the benefits. Details: Duration: Entire month of May 2025 Admission Includes: Admission to […]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! May Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The […]

Early Ohio on the Portage

Early Ohio Along the Portage: A Timeline (1700-1865) Reenactment Event Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at this ‘Living History’ event! This event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. May 2: 10AM-3PM May 3: 10AM-5PM (Lady […]

$100.00 – $1,000.00

Lady Brandeberry’s Ball

Join us for an evening of delight at the Lady Brandeberry Ball! This free Regency Era-themed ball (circa. 1800-1820) will be held under cover on the grounds of the Wood County Museum at 6:00pm on Saturday May 3rd, 2025. The Lady Brandeberry Ball will take place during our living history weekend--Early Ohio on the Portage […]

Safety Fair & Cruise-In

Wood County Museum Grounds 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

Join the Wood County Museum and Safe Communities of Wood County for the 3rd Annual Safety Fair & Cruise-In event on May 17, 2025 from 11am-4pm! Rain or shine! This is a FREE community event that the public will be able to get an up close look at/in: service vehicles, fire trucks, police cruisers, 1st […]

Get Tickets $250.00 – $1,000.00

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! June Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The […]

WWII Lecture Series – WWII Film: From Hitler to Hollywood

Join us for a talk on the U.S. film industry during World War II, examining how Hollywood shaped public morale, produced propaganda, and supported the war effort. Using Casablanca as a key example, we’ll explore the influence of Jewish émigrés on wartime cinema and how studios and stars contributed to America’s efforts both on and […]

Get Tickets Free – $7.00

Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

WWII Lecture Series – From Dragon’s Teeth to Eagle’s Nest: A WWII memoir of Stanley Kupi, 14th Armored Division “The Liberators”

Valerie is the proud granddaughter of Stanley Kupi, PFC in the 14th Armored Division of WWII, famously known as “The Liberators”.  Stanley left behind a remarkable legacy of rare photographs, artwork, and a candid WWII memoir that the family is now sharing with the world.  With the help of experts from around the globe, Valerie […]

Get Tickets Free – $7.00

Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! ***July's date will be on 7/11/24 due to the federal holiday*** Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! July Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of […]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! August Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The […]

Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

Living History Day

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

22nd Annual Wood County Living History Day August  31, 2025 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past Wood County residents. Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 2 PM Wood County Museum Grounds FREE EVENT Guest are kindly asked to bring their own lawn chair. […]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! September Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The […]

WWII Lecture Series – The Medic’s Wife: Love, War, and Secrets

In his Amazon #1 best selling book, The Medic's Wife, author Edmund Kruszynski delivers a spellbinding epic that rivals the grit of Band of Brothers and the unspoken heroism of Kristin Hannah’s The Women. This unforgettable story will transport you through time, ignite your passion for history, and captivate your heart with a love story for […]

Get Tickets Free – $7.00

Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! October Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The […]

Tea & Talk Series: Art Plunder and the Monuments Men

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

"Art Plunder and the Monuments Men" Join the Wood County Museum and WWII historian and reenactor Daniel Gill for a program about Nazi Germany’s efforts to steal Europe’s greatest art treasures, and the allied forces (the Monuments Men) efforts to rescue them.   About the Speaker:     Each monthly tea & talk starts with […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $30.00

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! November Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The […]

Tea & Talk Series: The Pen and the People: Eleanor Roosevelt and World War II

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

"The Pen and the People: Eleanor Roosevelt and World War II" Explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s extraordinary role during World War II as a First Lady, journalist, and advocate. Through her influential column My Day, Roosevelt connected with Americans on the home front, addressed social issues, and mobilized support for the war effort. This program highlights her […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $30.00

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! December Make & Take Craft: Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support […]

Tea & Talk Series: Rations, Recipes, and Victory Gardens

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

"Rations, Recipes, and Victory Gardens" In 1943 when First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt planted her Victory Garden on the White House lawn, she followed thousands of other Americans who were taking steps to help America “win the war with food!” Through the utilization of personal letters, diary excerpts, and original recipes, guests will be brought directly […]

Get Tickets $25.00 – $30.00