Listing of Museums and Historical Sites
620 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801
(419) 222-9426. Hours: 1-5 p.m. daily except Mondays and national holidays. June, July, and August hours are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Guides are available for pre-arranged tours. No admission fee.
The Shay Locomotive Display
Can be viewed at all times. For further information contact the Allen County Museum.
(419) 222-9426.
MacDonnell House
632 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-1113. Hours: 1-5 p.m. daily except Mondays and national holidays. Closed January and February. June, July, and August hours are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. All tours are guided, group reservations are recommended. Admission fee over 12 years of age.
Lima Fire Fighters Memorial Museum
Located in Lincoln Park on East Elm Street, near Memorial Hospital. Can be viewed from outdoors at all times. Call in advance for guided indoor tours. (419) 221-5160
Lincoln Park Railway Exhibit
East Elm Street near Memorial Hospital. Can be viewed at all times. No admission fee. For further information contact the Allen County Museum. (419) 222-9426
Hughes-Russell Mansion
649 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-8664. Tours of the mansion and facility can be arranged. Admission fee.
John Dillinger/Sheriff Sarber Memorial Museum
Under construction at the Allen County Museum, to open fall of 2000.
(419) 222-9426
Harrod Railroad Heritage Park & Harrod Veterans’ Memorial Park
Just 15 minutes east of Lima on St. Rt. 309, then south on Napoleon Rd. (419) 648-3427
Outdoor exhibits can be viewed at all times. Viewing of indoor artifacts by appointment.
No admission fee.
Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum
I-75 at Wapak-Fisher Road, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-8811
Open Year-round. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sundays & Holidays
Noon to 5:00 p.m. Admission fee. Group rates are available.
Canal Commission Museum
111 West Third Street, Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-7737
Hours: M-W-F 1:00-3:30 p.m. or by appointment
Museum of Postal History
Contact: Gary S. Levitt, Postmaster/Curator
131 N. Main St., Delphos, OH 45833-5000
(419) 695-2811
Hours: M-W-F 1:30-3:30 p.m., all other days by appointment.