Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Lancaster

About Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is a museum dedicated to American decorative arts from the 18th century to the present. Visitors explore rotating exhibitions of furniture, painting, ceramics, textiles, metalwork, glass, and folk art alongside contemporary craft, fashion and design. The museum occupies a restored 19th-century building and hosts a nationally recognized biennial juried exhibition that highlights emerging and established makers. The Center offers public programs including lectures, workshops and gallery talks, along with art classes for both children and adults. Visitors can participate in a gardens scavenger hunt across the grounds of the historic property. The museum suits visitors of all ages interested in craft traditions and artistic innovation. General admission is free. Located in historic Lancaster, Ohio, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio operates from a restored historic building with accessible parking, elevator access to all floors, and hand sanitizer available throughout.