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Location
Visitor tip
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
Visitor tip
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
Visitor tip
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
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- 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)
What visitors say
The cutest little garden walk. Characters like snow white, little sandbox, gazebo and picnic tables.. all kinds of cute little touches. We go here often!
Kids love spending time at the garden leaning and playing! We normally ride our bikes here so so it makes up for a good exercise. Beautiful place to relax while the kids take in nature, after the couple mile ride.
Great place to walk around and relax. A lot of beautiful flowers!
From 46 Google reviews
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
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