The Milan Historical Museum, Milan Ohio History

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This Month in History...May

Happy 57th Anniversary to MHM. The Museum opened its doors to the Galpin House on May 1, 1955.

2012 Hours

May Hours ~ Saturdays and Sundays 1-5pm

June,July & August ~ Tuesday through Saturday 10-5pm and Sundays 1-5pm

Admission Prices ~ Adult $7.00 Senior Citizens $6.00 Children ages 6-12 $4.00

A Special Thank You

The Milan Historical Museum would like to thank our Business Contributor of History - Certainteed Corporation. It is with their support that MHM can continue to offer fun and educational programs to our community.

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"More than met our expectations"~Museum Visitor

New this year...take a break from the lake with your family pass to three great area museums. The M3 pass is available at the Milan Museum, Sandusky Maritime Museum, Sandusky Merry-Go-Round Museum and Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Center East.

Welcome to the Milan Museum, a seven building campus located just steps from the birthplace of America's greatest inventor, Thomas A. Edison. The Museum offers a family-centered day exploring history through engaging exhibits and hands-on activities. Come and see why Milan was named a National Trust for Historic Preservation Distinctive Destination 2002! Explore Milan’s canal and shipbuilding history, interact with toys from the past and view a renowned glass collection. It's affordable family fun with special activities for the whole family!

Milan lies in the heart of the Firelands, the western-most tract of land of the Connecticut Western Reserve...

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History is served...

The Milan Museum is just minutes south of the Lake Erie Islands, Sandusky, Cedar Point, Kalahari and other Sandusky attractions! Ask about our family admission discounts! Enjoy our new audio guides, savanger hunts for children and interactive exhibits.

International Museum Day 2012

International Museum Day

Saturday, May 19, 2012 11- 4:00pm

Enjoy FREE admission to the buildings along with our outdoor Captain’s Corner where children can color a giant mural, build and test a penny boat and play in the canal water feature. Don’t forget to have your kids dress-up in the period photo area and their FREE picture taken!

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10 Edison Drive
PO Box 308
Milan, OH 44846 USA
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