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different items and artifacts from the Westerville collection based on a central theme, including descriptions and historical content.
Current Exhibits - featured
The World of William Fouse
As the 1st Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University, Fouse broke barriers. But that's just part of his story.
Current Exhibits - featured #2
Ohio Women Vote: Exhibit
Through the stories of Ohio and Westerville women, celebrate women's efforts to seek and advance their rights with ten questions.
Current Exhibits
Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks
Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, people now referred to as the Hopewell Culture built enormous earthworks in the land we call Ohio.
Westerville Division of Water
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Westerville's water treatment plant. Special thanks to Westerville Division of Water.
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)
Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks
Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, people now referred to as the Hopewell Culture built enormous earthworks in the land we call Ohio.
Westerville Division of Water
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Westerville's water treatment plant. Special thanks to Westerville Division of Water.
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)
Past Exhibits
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)
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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
Whiskey Wars: New Perspectives
Jul 10th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Get a fresh look at this old story to mark the 150th anniversary of the Whiskey Wars in Westerville.
Dry Capital of the World: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Delve into items on display from a massive Anti-Saloon League collection for the first time since returning from the Ohio History Connection
Williams Grill: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Williams Grill: Ice Cream Social
Jun 27th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy family-friendly activities, view the new museum exhibit & eat ice cream as we look back on this historic restaurant scene.
Whiskey Wars: New Perspectives
Jul 10th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Get a fresh look at this old story to mark the 150th anniversary of the Whiskey Wars in Westerville.
Dry Capital of the World: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Delve into items on display from a massive Anti-Saloon League collection for the first time since returning from the Ohio History Connection
Williams Grill: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Williams Grill: Ice Cream Social
Jun 27th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy family-friendly activities, view the new museum exhibit & eat ice cream as we look back on this historic restaurant scene.
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.
