Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center

04/15/2026

Things are looking very 1776 around here! Join us on the West Plaza from 10-3 TODAY for the American Revolution in the Ohio Country Encampment!

03/12/2026

All aboard!

03/09/2026

Visit the Ohio Statehouse to see an art exhibit, "America the Beautiful: Celebrating 250 Years," created by members of the Athena Art Society, Inc. It is one of the oldest women's art organizations in the country, founded in Toledo in 1903.

Statehouse tours are free and start at 12, 1, 2 and 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

03/05/2026

Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month at the Ohio Statehouse!

03/05/2026

Excited to be a tour spot for the museum professionals attending the Ohio Museum Association Conference!

Great Reason to Attend - #33 Our Firsts and Futures Tour, Saturday, April 18! This immersive experience will take attendees to seven organizations that celebrate the city’s trailblazers and visionaries.

From historic landmarks to creative spaces leading the way forward, these stops celebrate innovators and pioneers who defined Columbus’ past, and places that continue to inspire its future. https://buff.ly/56tVlDb

Thank you to our Firsts & Futures tour museums and organizations! Poindexter Village, Union Grove Baptist Church, Franklin Park Conservatory, Rickenbacker Woods Foundation & Learning Center, Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center, Urban Arts Space, Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti

02/23/2026

We're still looking for volunteer judges for Ohio History Day Region 6! If you're available Saturday, March 14, come help us out! Register here: https://oh-rowrc.nhd.org/App?f=4df99a3b-9565-4cd7-b26d-94e06ba3d51f

02/06/2026

It’s cold outside, but toasty inside! We have two more walk-in tours available at 2pm and 3pm. Stop in and say hi!

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Ohio Statehouse will be closed to the public on Monday, January 26. Stay safe, and we hope to see you soon!

01/16/2026

Due to essential building maintenance, the Ohio Statehouse Museum will be closed from January 17 through mid-March. We apologize for the inconvenience, but encourage visitors to explore exhibits located in the Map Room, Museum Gallery, and the North and South Light Courts.

We hope to see you soon!

12/12/2025

The Ohio Statehouse is open for walk-in tours Saturday and Sunday! Join us in the Map Room at 12, 1, 2, or 3pm to learn about the Statehouse's history, art, and architecture.

Please be advised that there will be no public tours on Monday, December 15, though the building will be open and visitors can see the Statehouse Museum, exhibits, the Statehouse Shop, Capitol Cafe, and watch a holiday choir concert at noon.