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Museum Provides Interactive Learning for All Ages
The Westerville History Museum (located inside of the Westerville Public Library at 110 S. State St.) is currently featuring a Westerville Division of Water display in the hallway outside of the museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Alum Creek Water Plant. After checking out the water display, visitors are encouraged to stop inside the museum to view the following exhibits.
The Art of Propaganda | Displayed through Nov. 30
This exhibit challenges visitors to explore the prolific impact that propaganda has had on public opinion throughout history–during the Prohibition movement and beyond.
The World of William Fouse | Displayed through February 2025
Shares the history of the prominent Westerville educator in the context of the time in which he lived and delves into how he was impacted by the world around him.
Special consideration was given to the displays to ensure the content could be shared with all visitors in appropriate ways.
“We always think about how different groups of people who live in Westerville come in and find a way to engage and recognize the museum as a place that they want to come to,” said Museum Manager Jackie Barton. “We have so many intergenerational groups and families, in particular, so we make sure they can find a way to engage, even though we have serious content.”
Interactive elements currently include puzzles, digital displays with touch screens, toy bricks and a poster-making room where visitors can create and share messages, all of which are intended for visitors of all ages.
Learn more and plan your visit at www.westervillelibrary.org/museum.
