Children's Museums
The Allen County Children's Garden
📍 620 W Market St, Lima, OH 45801🕐 Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About The Allen County Children's Garden
The Allen County Children's Garden is a children's museum in Lima, OH. Features a featured exhibit called 'Threads of Conflict: Echoes of the Civil War' that explores regional Civil War history. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 46 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Main Attraction
- Children's Discovery Center and historical exhibits
- Admission
- Suggested donation $5 (museum), $3 (MacDonell House)
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 1-4pm (Summer: Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm)
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a featured exhibit called 'Threads of Conflict: Echoes of the Civil War' that explores regional Civil War history
- Houses exhibits related to Lima's industrial heritage including the Solar Refinery and Lima Locomotive Works, significant regional manufacturing history
- Includes a MacDonell House Victorian Mansion as part of the museum complex, providing historical architecture and period collections
- Offers a suggested donation admission model of $5 with affordable additional access to MacDonell House ($3 for non-members 9+), making it highly accessible
💬 What Visitors Say
- Combine your visit with biking or walking—the garden is located in a bike-friendly area perfect for families to ride a couple miles and then explore the grounds, making it a great exercise and leisure activity combo
- Plan to spend time in both the garden walk and the Children's Discovery Center; visitors frequently mention the beautiful outdoor garden with character displays, gazebos, and picnic tables alongside the indoor hands-on exhibits
- Take advantage of the suggested donation model ($5 for museum, $3 for MacDonell House) rather than fixed admission—this makes it budget-friendly for repeat visits, which many families do throughout the year
- Pack a picnic or plan to spend extended time on the grounds; the venue offers picnic tables and gazebos throughout the garden, making it ideal for a relaxed, half-day family outing rather than a quick visit
- Check out the current featured exhibit 'Threads of Conflict: Echoes of the Civil War' along with the historical artifacts related to Allen County history including the Solar Refinery and Lima Locomotive Works for educational context about local heritage
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