Top 7 History Museums in Cleveland, Ohio (OH)

We are pleased to reopen for public visits beginning July 24th for WRHS Members only and for all general admission guests July 25th. Hours and days of operation are currently limited. Please note that face masks will be required. For full list of COVID-19 policies and procedures please visit: https://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit-chc/ The Cleveland History Center (CHC) headquarters for Western Reserve Historical Society, houses exhibits that tell the story of Northeast Ohio through items, documents and artifacts from a variety of collections. Through the use of its vast and varied collections in the areas of family history, community history, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation, Cleveland History Center provides the public with a much-needed sense of place in today’s mobile society, and a base for learning about invention and ingenuity that can be transferred into modern economic expansion.

Ticketed appointment only due to occupancy restraints! The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick displays the tools and imagery of Witchcraft & Magick, while celebrating the First Amendment and the power of outsider art. Built upon the collection of famed writer Raymond Buckland, it includes items of historic significance to the Salem witch trials, to the birth of the Wiccan religion, and tools used by prominent members of the pagan community. This is the first and only museum in the United States that celebrates Witchcraft & Magickal culture!

They were ambitious people, proud of the nicknames like Satch, Double Duty, Fireball and Big Papa. For too many years their stories have not been known. At the Baseball Heritage Museum, the public will be able to experience their stories, photographs, letters, programs, uniforms and other game-used treasured memorabilia detailing the important contributions from the Latin and Caribbean leagues, the Industrial and Barnstormer leagues and the Negro and Women’s leagues that helped shape the history of the great American pastime.

Imagine setting foot into a space that sends you on a journey showcasing the heritage and inventions that made The Sherwin-Williams Company the largest and most recognized coatings companies in the world. In the 6000 square foot space, seven three-dimensional exhibit areas feature images, text, sound, video and memorabilia.