Current & Past Exhibitions

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different items and artifacts from the Westerville collection based on a central theme, including descriptions and historical content.

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

Evolution of Photography with Gary Gardiner

Oct 13th | 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Westerville Public Library

Learn about the evolution of photography from black and white film developed in darkrooms to the powerful digital cameras in each of our…

Turtle Island: Native American Heritage Month

Nov 1st - Nov 30th | All day

Westerville Public Library

Read about different tribes' origin stories of Turtle Island - a name used by some Indigenous peoples of North America to refer to the…

McVay History Trail [COMING SOON]

Bring the past to life with a history trail at McVay Elementary School. Learn the history of the neighborhood and surrounding area.

America250 Hallway Display

Stop by the hallway displays leading to the museum to explore historic photos & artifacts from Westerville relating to America250.

Evolution of Photography with Gary Gardiner

Oct 13th | 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Westerville Public Library

Learn about the evolution of photography from black and white film developed in darkrooms to the powerful digital cameras in each of our…

Turtle Island: Native American Heritage Month

Nov 1st - Nov 30th | All day

Westerville Public Library

Read about different tribes' origin stories of Turtle Island - a name used by some Indigenous peoples of North America to refer to the…

McVay History Trail [COMING SOON]

Bring the past to life with a history trail at McVay Elementary School. Learn the history of the neighborhood and surrounding area.

America250 Hallway Display

Stop by the hallway displays leading to the museum to explore historic photos & artifacts from Westerville relating to America250.

Upcoming Events

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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