Museums & Historical Sites

from 2020 Visit Amish Country Visitors Guide

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Age of Steam Roundhouse

213 Smokey Lane Rd. SW, Sugarcreek, 44681 330-852-4676 ageofsteamroundhouse.org info@ageofsteamroundhouse.org

The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum is an immersive trip back into the era of Steam locomotives. The Museum consists of an 18-stall reconstructed brick roundhouse, the largest private collection of steam locomotives in the world, including over 20 historic steam locomotives and a full functioning back shop where skilled museum staff continue to preserve, restore, and repair steam locomotives. See ad, on right.

Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center/ Behalt

5798 CR 77, Millersburg, 44654 330-893-3192 or 877-858-4634 behalt.com director@amheritagecenter.com Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

See Attractions, Shops & Artisans. Millersburg Glass Museum

David Warther Carvings & Gift Shop

1775 SR 39, Sugarcreek, 44681 330-852-6096 Warther.org info@warther.org Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Nov-Mar: See website for hours

See the carvings and meet Carver Dave on a guided tour at this educational, truly unique and fascinating exhibit. Carving in antique ivory, David works on-site in his workshop creating his intricate ship carvings in miniature with detailed scrimshaw. Visit the gift shop featuring locally made Warther knives. See ad, below

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CYCLORAMAS EXIST IN NORTH AMERICA, BEHALT IS ONE OF THEM

331 Karl Ave, Dover, 44622 330-505-6003 thewarthermuseum.com info@thewarthermuseum.com Jan-Feb: Sun-Sat 10am-4pm Mar-Dec: Sun-Sat 9am-5pm

Experience the passionate and inspirational life of one of the most unique artists, Ernest “Mooney” Warther. The world’s master carver handsculpted the evolution of the steam engine out of ebony, ivory, and walnut. We invite you to explore the home, studio, and works of an exceptional artist, genius, and inventor.

German Culture Museum Holmes County Open Air Art Museum

6920 CR 203, Millersburg, 44654 330-674-0011 innathoneyrun.com info@innathoneyrun.com

The Holmes County Open Air Art Museum is a fusion of art and nature set within a majestic landscape. Spread throughout the grounds of The Inn at Honey Run, the region’s only open air museum showcases original works from regional artists and various backgrounds, mediums and disciplines.

Victorian House Museum & Millersburg Glass Museum

4877 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek, 44687 330-763-1390 germanculturemuseum.org May-Oct: Thu-Sat 12pm-4pm Why did the Amish come here? Is the eccentric ‘Father of Amish Country’ still alive? Hundreds of displays! Special tours by reservation. Lower floor of Walnut Creek Community Center, across from post office. The German Culture Museum is more than a collection of antiques — it’s a keeper of local history!

484 Wooster Rd., Millersburg, 44654 330-674-0022 victorianhouse.org info@holmeshistory.com Mar-Oct: Sun, Tue-Sat 1pm-4pm; Nov 15-Dec: Sun-Thu 1pm-4pm, Fri-Sat 1pm-8pm; Grand Opening Nov 21

Listed in the National Historic Registry. Featured on HGTV, this 28-room Victorian mansion is located in Historic Millersburg. The largest public display of Millersburg Carnival and Crystal Glass. Self-guided tours.