Free First Friday

Free museum admission on the first Friday of each month!

Blacksmith Open Forge

Public demonstration from the Northwest Ohio Blacksmith Association in the Museum's Boomtown Area. Free outdoors demonstration. Museum open 1-4 PM with regular admission.

Free First Friday

Free museum admission on the first Friday of each month Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday to see the four different exhibits on display. May 7, 2021 June 4, 2021 July 2, 2021 August 6, 2021 September 3, 2021 October 1, 2021 November 5, 2021 December 3, […]

FREE FIRST FRIDAY

Free museum admission on the first Friday of each month

Power of Yesteryear Demonstration Day

Public demonstration and display of antique tractors and farm equipment from the Power of Yesteryear Club in the Museum's Boomtown Area. Free outdoors demonstrations. Museum open 1-4 PM with regular admission.

Amateur Radio Demonstration Day

Public demonstration from the Wood County Amateur Radio Club in the Museum's Boomtown Area. Free outdoors demonstration. Museum open 1-4 PM with regular admission.

Living History Day

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

18th Annual Wood County Living History Day August  22, 2021 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of Wood County’s history, people, and places.   2021 HONOREES   ADDIE & JOHN CAIN: Follow their story from Little Big Horn to a very popular potato […]

Drone Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser

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

DRONE GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER 3 PM • After Living History DON’T MISS THIS FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM! Here’s how it works: Purchase a golf ball for $15 each or 3 balls for $30. Golf balls can be purchased online, at the museum or at the Living History Day event. Toledo […]

$15.00 – $30.00

Behind the Scenes Tours

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

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS Tours starting at 6:00 PM $10 Members/$15 Non-Members Tour the Museum outbuildings,including the Ice House, Asylum, and others. Guests will get to view areas normally off limits to the general public. Tours will leave every 30 minutes. Ticket required

$10.00 – $15.00

A Pirate’s Life For Me: Rum Education & Tasting

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

A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME! Rum Education & Tasting 7 PM - 9 PM $50 Members/$60 Non-Members • Limited tickets available Arr Matey! Join local historian, Elliot MacFarlane, for a educational program about rum, and learn about Ohio's tie to the pirate life on the Ohio River. Program includes a tasting of five selected rums, […]

$50.00 – $60.00

German-American Day

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

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY German Gravestone Inscriptions in NW Ohio 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us for this year's German-American Day Education Program. Your German Ancestry: A Story Slam. The Story Slam formate gives individuals 5 minutes to share stories about their German ancestry or German encounters; everyone is encouraged to participate. A brief introductory program […]

$5.00 – $10.00

A Night at the Derby Gala Fundraiser

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

A NIGHT AT THE DERBY GALA FUNDRAISER 6 PM - 9 PM $55 Members/$65 Non-Members Grab your derby attire and join us for a derby party! The Wood County Museum is excited to offer our Gala Fundraiser event as both an in-person and virtual silent auction experience this year! The In-Person Event is on October […]

$55.00 – $2,000.00

Behind the Scenes Tours

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

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS Tours starting at 6:00 PM $10 Members/$15 Non-Members Tour the main Museum building as you have never seen before. Guests will get to view areas normally off limits to the general public, such as portions of the attic and basement. Tours will leave every 30 minutes. Ticket required.

$10.00 – $15.00

Meet & Greet with Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger

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

A Tribute to Historic Barns of Ohio 12PM - 2 PM Free for Members/$5 Non-Member The book “Historic Barns of Ohio” preserves Ohio’s history through oil paintings & essays. The presentation by author Dr. Robert Kroeger will tell his story of traveling Ohio to preserve these historic barn history. Dr. Kroeger will also be doing […]

Free – $20.00

Demonstration Day: Spring Blacksmithing

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

On Saturday, April 2nd, 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 […]

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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

Join the Wood County Museum for the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Each day, April 11-April 15, eggs will be hidden all around the Museum grounds, all 50 acres! Some eggs will be hidden harder than others! This is an egg hung that is for both kids and adults. We kindly ask that you only […]

Tea & Talk Series: Spousal Roles in American Life

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

It Takes Two: Spousal Roles in American Life See how the Industrial Revolution, The Great Depression, electricity, World Wars, increased education, and the Internet have changed marriages and American home life Speaker: Alyssa Garland, Wood County Park District - Carter Historic Farm Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and […]

$18.00 – $23.00

2022 Tea & Talk Series: Tea Cards On Sale NOW!!!

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

2022  FULL  Tea Card - WCHS Member $170  |  Non-member $220 2022  HALF  Tea Card - WCHS Member $85  |  Non-member $110 Tea Prices without Card - WCHS Member $18 |  Non-Member $23 *If you have a coupon for the 2022 Tea Series, please call the Museum to purchase your Tea Card* ADVANCED RESERVATIONS NECESSARY […]

$85.00 – $220.00

Demonstration Day: Prepare for Spring

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

Come out to the Cox Cabin to meet with historic reenactors on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, April 23 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free family event full of spring cleaning demonstrations and activities. The Cabin will be open for visitors to go inside and you can […]

Tea & Talk Series: Wedding Food Traditions

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

Steaks and Cakes - The highlight of any wedding (at least for this speaker) is the cake! How have wedding food traditions changed since the wedding breakfast at the home of the bride in the mid-19th century, to the all-night receptions crowned by an elaborate fondant-covered confection at some weddings today? Speaker: Corinne Gordon, Wood […]

$18.00 – $23.00

Demonstration Day: Early Ohio Along the Portage

Early Ohio Along the Portage A Timeline (1750-1865) Reenactment Event May 14: 9AM-5PM & May 15: 10Am-4PM FREE ADMISSION TO EVENT Wood County Museum Grounds Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at this ‘Living History’ event! Also visit the Wood County Museum and […]

Demonstration Day: Power of Yesteryear Tractor Show

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

The annual Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show will take place on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, June 5 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is a free family event full of farm demonstrations and activities. The Power of […]

Tea & Talk Series: PRIDE (& Prejudice) in Weddings

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

PRIDE (& Prejudice) in Weddings It’s PRIDE month; “what’s the tea” on ‘same-sex’ marriage? This presentation will briefly highlight the history of lesbian and gay marriage rights and will honor LGBTQ wedding stories and celebrations. Speaker: Katie Stygles Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and a unique presentation tied […]

$18.00 – $23.00

2nd Annual Drone Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser

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

DRONE GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER 2:30 PM • Wood County Museum Grounds DON’T MISS THIS FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM! Here’s how it works: Purchase a golf ball for $15 each, 3 balls for $30 or 12 balls for $100 Golf balls can be purchased online, at the museum or on location […]

$15.00 – $100.00

Demonstration Day: Amateur Radio Field Days

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

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 25, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 PM. Every June, more than 40,000 Amateur (Ham) Radio operators throughout North America […]