American Civil War Museum of Ohio, Tiffin

About American Civil War Museum of Ohio

The American Civil War Museum of Ohio collects, preserves, and interprets Civil War history and Ohio's role in the conflict. Visitors explore eight exhibit rooms filled with artifacts, dioramas, mannequins, and hands-on activities designed for adults and children. The museum features items ranging from prisoner-of-war carved objects to a Lincoln mourning ribbon across its 10,000 square feet of exhibit space. A 20-minute video titled "Ohio's Role in the Civil War" plays in the museum theater. Learning centers throughout several exhibit rooms provide interactive experiences, and visitors can dress in reproduction Civil War uniforms. The museum also maintains a research library with hundreds of Civil War-themed books and operates a gift shop. A theater, presentation room, and air-conditioned galleries accommodate groups and individuals. The attraction suits Civil War experts and casual history enthusiasts alike. Visitors typically allow 1.5 to 3 hours for their visit. The museum is located in Tiffin, Ohio, in a 1915 building that originally served as the city's post office.