Updated: 1/25/2023 
North Central Ohio Industrial Museum
Mansfield, Ohio
Description

The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum stands on a hill within sight of two different Industrial Districts: one that made its impact on the world in times gone past; the other is making its history right now.

So this museum presents two different showcases: one is the historic past, with all the people and places and inventions that created the 19th and 20th centuries; the other is very much of the new era in which we live today, vital and impressive, and already integral to your life in ways that you may not yet imagine.

Industry and manufacturing thrives today in North Central Ohio because of the groundwork laid by former generations: when America was an agricultural empire, we made the harvesters; when the country moved by rail, we made the trolley parts; and when they took to the highways, we manufactured the tires.

Mission

Our purpose is to serve future generations by helping them see the evidence of greatness in their heritage, and find inspiration in the continuation of our creative industrial tradition.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The North Central Oho Industrial Museum preserves and interprets, the heritage of Manufacturing and Industry in this area, for the benefit of Present and Future Generations. At the same time, the Museum is supplementing its collections with significant Regional Artifacts, to enhance its interpretive programs. To fulfill this Mission, the Museum shall acquire and manage Collections of objects, artifacts, photos and print, related to the History of Manufacturing in this area.

History

Planned for 30 years. Opened July 2021.

Artifact Collections
CORE PRINCIPLES:

Because decisions must be made in an ever-changing environment, it is important for the Museum to be clear about the Core Principles that guide it. The following are the central factors in the identity of the Museum, that make this Museum what it is and is not:

Holding historic assets as a public trust
Focusing on Industry and Manufacturing in Five Counties surrounding Richland County
Preserving and interpreting objects, artifacts, photos and print, related to Manufacturing
Being open and accessible to the public and the world online thru Catalog-It
Maintaining a Volunteer component
Providing an affordable, educational and enjoyable Visitor experience
Maintaining interesting and educational information related to Past/Present Manufacturing
Research Collections

Please stop by and see how we can help with your research!!

Programs

Free Educational Programs, just ask us about how we can help in your efforts!

Facilities

Located off the Bullpen in the Lower East Diagonal of the Ohio State Reformatory.

Governance

501c3 - nonprofit

Library

Access: Members

Appointment required: True

Hours of Operation

Same as Ohio State Reformatory

as of Jan 25, 1923

Please call to check hours. Thank You!

Sunday, Thursday - Friday11 AM - 4 PM
Admission

Free with Reformatory Admission

Museum Type(s)
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

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April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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