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Milan (/ˈmaɪlən/) is a village in Erie and Huron counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 1,367 at the 2010 census. It is best known as the birthplace of Thomas Edison.
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1. The Milan Wine Post
2. Thomas Edison Birthplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Small brick Greek revival home set in the hill above the old Milan Canal where the inventor Thomas Edison was born.The museum features a collection of rare Edisonia, examples of many of Edison's early inventions, documents, & family mementos. Listen to Edison phonographs. See the rare Edison talking doll.
Reviewed By 155clydeh - London, United States
I have visited about 1500 historic sites and have been trying to get to this one. Though 72, I am like a five-year-old when I experience something new. This one did it! Though small, the museum's sampling of Edison's inventions gave an overview of his genius. The family connections through the furnishings are an edge up on period pieces in many museums. The guide was exceptional, keeping one's attention with amazing facts about an amazing person with a vibrancy as if that was her first tour of the day.
3. Milan Historical Museum
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Nine separate buildings make up this museum complex.
Reviewed By RodS1464 - Mantua, United States
Milan is a quiet, quaint town with a rich history that is well preserved and expertly showcased in this wonderful "mini-campus" located just off the town square. It is a peaceful shady place to spend wandering through the 3 homes, the General Store, the art museum and a few other interesting buildings. It's all air-conditioned. The General Store has snacks and clean restrooms. The displays are expertly curated and well maintained. The buildings are well restored and immaculately kept. One house contains a huge private doll collection, another houses all glass displays (Steuben, Tiffany, Lalique, etc) and has been recently redone. Next to the houses is a is a stunningly beautiful Art Museum, showcasing the private collection of a local couple who traveled the world and donated their entire collection and the beautiful building to display them. It contains artworks, furniture, glassware, pottery, textiles and much much more. I would recommend you plan to spend the day here on Milan - 3 or 4 hours at the historical society campus, an hour or 2 at the Thomas Edison Birthplace and Museum, a visit to the amazing public library and lunch at one of the quaint locally owned restaurants on the square. This is all within a 4-5 block radius, so it is all easily walkable. Walkers and wheelchairs can easily navigate the grounds and several of the buildings, but handi-cap access in the historic houses is a little more limited.
4. North Coast Flea Market
5. Edison Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
