The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 833 ft
- Elevation
The Works is a learning center and museum that offers opportunities to investigate areas related to history, science, technology and the visual arts. The museum, a restored 1880 machine shop, is dedicated to utilizing technology to expand the boundaries of a conventional museum and tell the story of technology, enterprise and innovation through research, collections acquisition, exhibits, interactive learning activities, special events and education programs.
Getting there
40.05720, -82.39860 · 40°3'25.9"N 82°23'55.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 52 | 41 |
| Low °F | 18 | 20 | 27 | 37 | 48 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 40 | 31 | 24 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
- Can you reserve a site at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology?
- No. The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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