Westerville History Museum

About Westerville History Museum

The Westerville History Museum connects visitors to the community's historical collections and learning experiences through interactive exhibits and digital archives. Guests can become investigative journalists in the Public Opinion exhibit, uncovering stories behind Westerville's most significant headlines and debates. The Anti-Saloon League virtual exhibit explains how this national temperance organization with Westerville roots influenced the passage of the Prohibition Amendment. Breaking the Ice explores over two centuries of trailblazing women who shaped the community's history. Self-guided walking tours feature more than 40 points of interest accessible via browser or downloadable app. The museum's collection contains over 50,000 images and scanned documents from the 1800s to present, including historic photographs, maps, oral histories, and records related to topics such as Black history, the Underground Railroad, and the temperance movement. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the museum suits visitors interested in local history, social movements, and primary source research.