Current & Past Exhibitions

April 1-30 - The museum will be closed in preparation for the launch of a new exhibit: Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville.

During the closure, archival records - including yearbooks - will not be available to view in person. Limited research assistance may be available via phone or email.

Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display in the Westerville History Museum. Walk-ins welcome during regular museum hours.

Displays change periodically, showcasing different items and artifacts from the Westerville collection based on a central theme, including descriptions and historical content.

MAY 1 - Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville

Become an investigative journalist to uncover the stories behind the most gripping headlines and heated debates in Westerville history.

Log Cabins of Westerville (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)

Nov 19, 2025

Find out about the lost, surviving, and at risk log cabins from the 1800s to today.

Ukrainian Culture in Central Ohio (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)

Nov 19, 2025

Dive into the world of Ukrainian culture with art inspired by folklore and oral histories of Ukrainian families in the Westerville area.

Breaking the Ice: Trailblazing Women of Westerville

For over 200 years, women with passion, persistence, and courage have shaped the course of Westerville's history. (Virtual Exhibit)

Anti-Saloon League (Virtual Exhibit)

A national temperance organization with Westerville roots, learn how it influenced the US passage of the Prohibition Amendment.

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As the site of the Anti-Saloon League’s former headquarters, the Westerville History Museum works to preserve the history of the temperance movement, the passage of the 18th Amendment, and the Prohibition era.

As the site of the Anti-Saloon League’s former headquarters, the Westerville History Museum works to preserve the history of the temperance movement, the passage of the 18th Amendment, and the Prohibition era.

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Past Exhibits

2026-2027 - Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville

2025-2026 - Williams Grill

2025-2026 - Ukrainian Culture in Central Ohio

2025-2026 - Log Cabins of Westerville

2025-2026 - Dry Capital of the World

2024-2025 - Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks

2024-2025 - Westerville Division of Water

2024-2025 - Ohio Women Vote

2024-2025 - The World of William Fouse

2024 - The Art of Propaganda

2022-2024 - Accidental History: Photographs of Westerville

2022-2024 - Welcome to the Table: Westerville's Potluck

2022 (January-June) - Hungry Planet: What the World Eats (traveling exhibit)

2021-2022 - City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign (traveling exhibit)

2019-2021 - Prohibition! Expectation vs. Reality

2017-2019 - Over There: A World War I Exhibit

2016 - Fashion from the Westerville Collection

2015 - World War II

More Options

America250 Mural Project

This summer, visit 12 large-scale murals that highlight under-told chapters of Westerville’s history, created by Ohio artists.

MAY 1 - Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville

Become an investigative journalist to uncover the stories behind the most gripping headlines and heated debates in Westerville history.

Films with 1920's Vibes

Featuring films released in, take place in, and/or inspired by the 1920's. This list will have you think they are the Cat's Pajamas.

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Westerville Black History

Discover local Black historical figures' stories of courage, perseverance, creativity and how they shaped the history of Westerville.

America250 Mural Project

This summer, visit 12 large-scale murals that highlight under-told chapters of Westerville’s history, created by Ohio artists.

MAY 1 - Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville

Become an investigative journalist to uncover the stories behind the most gripping headlines and heated debates in Westerville history.

Films with 1920's Vibes

Featuring films released in, take place in, and/or inspired by the 1920's. This list will have you think they are the Cat's Pajamas.

Westerville_Media

Westerville Black History

Discover local Black historical figures' stories of courage, perseverance, creativity and how they shaped the history of Westerville.

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Meet the Staff

Jackie B.

Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.

Jim S.

Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.

Katy K.

Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.

Kaitlin S.

Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.

Jackie B.

Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.

Jim S.

Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.

Katy K.

Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.

Kaitlin S.

Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.

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