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North Central Ohio Industrial Museum

Discover the Industries That Shaped Our Region

Explore the stories of the people, businesses, and inventions that helped shape North Central Ohio.

Included with admission to the Ohio State Reformatory.

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A Legacy of Innovation

Long before modern manufacturing, North Central Ohio was driving innovation that helped shape communities across the region. This museum celebrates that history through the stories, inventions, and industries that continue to influence life today.
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Innovation Through the Years

From Farm to Factory

Discover how agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing worked together to shape everyday life throughout North Central Ohio.

Regional Innovation

Meet the inventors, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers whose ideas helped shape North Central Ohio.

Building on the Past

See how today’s industries continue a tradition of craftsmanship, innovation, and manufacturing that has shaped the region for generations.

Plan Your Visit

The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is open during regular Reformatory business hours and is included with every Ohio State Reformatory tour and escape room ticket.
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Seasonal Notice

The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is closed during the Blood Prison Haunted House setup, approximately August 31st-Mid November. Plan your visit before Labor Day or after mid-November to experience this museum.