Love and Love Lost: Jane Austen on Relationships English novelist Jane Austen never married, but love, courtship and matrimony were central themes to her early 19th century works. Join Christie Weininger, executive director of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, as she reveals clues to Austen's own views on romantic relationships through highlights of the […]

EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2022   Call Me Old Fashioned Whiskey Education & Tasting December 15, 2022 • 7 PM - 9 PM (original date: Sept. 22, 2022) Event will be held at the Wood County Museum $60 Members/$70 Non-Members • Limited tickets available Non-Alcoholic Tickets are $30 Join us for an […]

“Libbey Spun Fiber Glass” In the Toledo Museum of Art's collection, they have a Spun Fiber Glass Dress made for the 1893 World's Fair, by Libbey Glass Company. Join us for further discussion about fiber glass ensembles are made, the conservation treatment of this work, and the narrative around the creation of the dress. About […]

On Saturday, April 1st, The Wood County Museum will host a Demonstration Day featuring the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Association as they keep the art of blacksmithing stoked in heart of Wood County with an Open Forge Demonstration from 10 AM – 2 PM. Watch seasoned blacksmiths or try your hand at this lost art. The […]

Join the Wood County Museum for the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Presented by Visit Perrysburg & Visit BG Ohio! From April 3-7, 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 […]

“You Can’t Play Ball in a Skirt!”  Join us for a discussion about Alta Weiss, and how she put herself through medical school playing professional baseball on a men’s team in the early 1900s. About the Speaker: Bette Lou Higgens, Eden Valley Enterprises: A founding member and now the Artistic Director of Eden Valley Enterprises, […]

Meet & Greet with Round Barns of America & Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger 9AM - 1 PM Free for Members/$7 Non-Member "Round Barns of America", this book features 75 round barns in 32 states - from the east coast to the Wild West - along with their paintings and stories. There are […]

The annual Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show will take place on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, June 4 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is a free family event full of farm demonstrations and activities. The Power of […]

June 12, 2023 • 6:00PM Join the museum and The Summer Kitchen Girls as we mix up some delicious Tea-Infused Mocktails for Summer Sipping! You'll learn how to make three tasty drinks & enjoy some appetizers. Admission: $35/person

Join the Wood County Museum and Safe Communities of Wood County for the first “Cruise-In for a Safe Summer Presented by USA Insulation & Edwin and Irma Wolf” event on […]

The Wood County Amateur Radio Club (WCARC) will hold their annual Field Day in the Boom Town area of the Museum grounds at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 PM. Every June, more than 40,000 Amateur (Ham) Radio operators throughout North America […]

The Online Silent Auction is part of the Wood County Museum's largest fundraiser event of the year - Boiler BBQ Bash! The online auction portion has over 100+ products up for bid. Peruse the wonderful items generously donated by Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana businesses. Bidding on an auction item helps us reach $25,000 fundraising goal. […]

It's time to celebrate our grand re-opening! This year the museum has reimagined the “Gala Fundraiser” as the “Boiler BBQ Bash!” on July 7, 2023 from 6-9pm.  We are excited to have a “new” fun summer fundraiser as an in-person event with live music by Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder, delicious food by […]

July 17, 2023 • 6:00PM Join the museum and The Summer Kitchen Girls and explore all of the possibilities of TEA! Sip on some Chai as we talk about this delicious tea and tell you how to infuse it into a yummy treat we will snack on. Then we will create a chai hand and […]

20th Annual Wood County Living History Day August  27, 2023 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its new concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free concert […]

On Saturday, October 7, The Wood County Museum will host a Demonstration Day featuring the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Association as they keep the art of blacksmithing stoked in heart of […]

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us for this year's German-American Day Education Program. A brief introductory program will be given by retired BGSU professor, Geoff Howes, on […]

The Wood County Museum has partnered with Callan Photography and Fundraiser to bring you Fall mini photo sessions. Have your photos taken at the BEAUTIFUL Wood County Museum Park, and […]

We are happy to announce that after being closed for much of 2023, that the Wood County Museum is ready to re-open its doors! Just this week, the last bit […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History and Legend of Holcomb Road. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE NORTH BALTIMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Holcomb Road is […]

“Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics" Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics is a WBGU-PBS public television documentary and oral history project marking the electoral achievements of Democratic and Republican women who have […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History and Legend of Holcomb Road. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE LIBERTY CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY* Holcomb Road is […]

“Fashion After Dark" During the 19th century, innovations in artificial light had a profound effect on fashion. From gas to early electricity, light changed the way that colors, textures, and embellishments […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! January Make […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! February Make […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Indian Hills […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! February Make […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Black Swamp Stories Part […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Flight to Extinction: The American Passenger Pigeon & the Bowling Green Massacre! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Odds […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! February Make […]

On Saturday, April 6th, The Wood County Museum will host a Demonstration Day featuring the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Association as they keep the art of blacksmithing stoked in heart of […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills and Whittlesey’s Mystery *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY* Indian Hills and Whittlesey’s Mystery The […]

“Sci-Fi Movies of the 1950s" The 1950s are known as the definitive era for science fiction films. Many were low-budget and geared towards a teenage audience. They touched on popular […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! May Make […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Black Swamp Stories: Part […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 4 The […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This […]

Join the Wood County Museum and Safe Communities of Wood County for the 2nd Annual Safety Fair & Cruise-In Presented by USA Insulation event on May 18, 2024 from 11am-4pm! […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Wood County by the way of the life of Charles Evers (Part 2). *THIS IS EVENT IS […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Shutnok A Wood County Legend *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Shutnok A Wood County Legend Who, […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Tales from […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Odds and […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the “Misty […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! June Make […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over a Historic Adventure in the Great Black Swamp *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE NORTH BALTIMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Mike McMaster […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the “Misty […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free […]

The Wood County Museum welcomes best-selling author Kate Moore (of the book Radium Girls) to the museum for a program and book signing for her latest book The Woman They […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Cannons of Wood County. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* The Cannons of Wood County There […]

The Wood County Amateur Radio Club (WCARC) will hold their annual Field Day in the Boom Town area of the Museum grounds at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 22, and […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories - It’s Not What You Think *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Black Swamp […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! July Make […]

The Online Silent Auction is part of the Wood County Museum's largest fundraiser event of the year - Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser! The online auction portion has over 100+ products […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! August Make […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free […]

21st Annual Wood County Living History Day August  25, 2024 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past Educators […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! September Make […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Odds […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Odds & Ends […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories - It’s Not What You Think *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Black Swamp […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the “Misty […]

Join the Wood County Museum on September 26 from 4-7pm to celebrate the birthday kitty! We will have cake, punch and cotton candy (donated by Awesome Sauce Sugar Floss)!   […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 3 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Odds & […]

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us on October 2nd for this year's German-American Day Education Program! A brief program about the WWII POW Camp in Bowling Green […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! October Make […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Mike’s Favorite Things! Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Mike’s Favorite Things! Part […]

“Ghost Stories On Land & Sea" LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN - MUST CALL 419-352-0967 TO PURCHASE   Join us for a discussion about ghost stories! Join Bette Lou Higgins and feel […]