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Once a thriving steel town, Youngstown suffered an economic decline immortalized in song by Bruce Springsteen. However, the innovative city has made a comeback, spawning a surge in industry, from software to food to the arts. Dozens of galleries, museums, performance venues and historic sites celebrate the culture of the area. Miles of hiking trails and green spaces offer energetic activities to active travelers. Sports are also highly valued, Youngstown being home to a host of pro athletes.
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1. The Butler Institute of American Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
The Butler was a perfect choice for two couples meeting up from two different neighboring states and spending some safe time together during these COVID times. We spent nearly 4 hours wandering through the museum, enjoying the art, both contemporary and 19th and 20th century traditional works. Among the traditional artists were Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, the Wyeths, Norman Rockwell, Albert Bierstadt, Childe Hassam, Gari Melchers, Frederick Frieseke; Vincent Van Gogh, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The Contemporary galleries feature some interesting works, as does the temporary galleries. A gallery of Western art contains mostly portrait paintings by Elbridge Ayer Burbank and Joseph Sharp. Really a fabulous collection! Free admission makes this an ideal place to spend a couple hours or more to see it all. And during these COVID times, entrance to the museum requires a temperature check, mask, and social distancing. Keeping the museum safe and clean was evident from the time we walked in the front door. Kudos also to the museum staff who were all quite friendly and helpful.
2. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
OH WOW!'s mission is to foster independent thinking and enrich the lives of all children by creating a welcoming environment where they can develop learning skills and knowledge through the exploration of HANDS-ON exhibits and educational programs which are rooted in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Reviewed By V4235ALanthonyc
My daughter and I had a great time here there was a lot to do including crafting. Highly recommended.
3. Youngstown Museum Of industry And Labor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By MartyY86 - Gettysburg, United States
Worked out fine with covid procedures in place. We did 2 hours touring. Plenty to see from past to today, Being seniors also brought back memories of times past. Easy to get to - GPS. A big parking lot. Reasonable entrance fee for so very much to see. Glad we did this part of Youngstown.
4. Arms Family Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By J2147VMtimw - Youngstown, United States
Outstanding Christmas display in a gorgeous home. Secondary exhibits highlighting the history of Youngstown/Mahoning Valley are worth seeing. Be sure to travel to the second site, Tyler History Museum, a short drive to downtown which is included in the admission to the Arms Family Museum. NOTE: This is NOT a military or weapons museum, but a historic house museum of one one the area's prominent families.
5. The Melnick Medical Museum
6. Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Youngstown Steel Heritage is a volunteer run non profit organization dedicated to preserving various pieces of steelmaking and railroad equipment. The facility is a work in progress and while we welcome visitors please be aware that this is not a formal museum, but rather a collection of equipment in an industrial setting. We do not have regular hours at this time so we recommend that you call or email ahead of time to make sure that our people are on site for your visit. Thanks!
7. Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association
A museum of railroading and rail transportation in the Mahoning Valley. With over two dozen railcars and locomotives in the collection, Marter Yard has the largest assemblage of historic rail equiment in the area. Railroading was an important part of the industrial development of the Mahoning Valley and Marter Yard aims to preserve that history by presenting a park like atmosphere.
8. Ward Beecher Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
9. The Soap Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Blazed and Bedazzled
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