Allen County Museum
Our Story Starts Here
Our Story Starts Here
Allen County has a magnificent history comprised of numerous memorable places and events, such as the Solar Refinery, Lima Locomotive Works, John Dillinger’s jailbreak, and the Great Black Swamp. But just as important are the immense collections of everyday people, events and artifacts that together play an even larger role in who we are today. It is the privilege and passion of the Allen County Museum and Historical Society to collect, preserve and share those collections to inspire and educate our visitors.
Discovery of Decades:
The 1930s Silver Screen
The Allen County Museum welcomes everyone to our second annual fundraising gala, Discovery of Decades: The 1930s Silver Screen. The event will be held July 17, 2025, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on the third floor of Spring & Main, 147 S. Main St., Lima, OH 45801. The tickets are seventy-five dollars for museum members and ninety-five dollars for nonmembers. Come help the Allen County Museum raise money for its programs and exhibits while having a fun night reminiscing on the cinematic legacy of the 1930s.
Become a Member of The Allen County Museum and Historical Society
The Allen County Museum and Historical Society has been preserving our area’s rich history for more than a century. Your membership is more than an expression of your interest in history, antiquities, innovation and tradition. It is an affirmation of the significant role that our organization and museum plays in our community and beyond. You will gain access to exciting educational and entertaining programs, exhibitions, behind the scenes perspectives, and valuable discounts – all while supporting the Society’s century-long legacy of making our museum available to everyone.
Join the Allen County Museum and Historical Society
For more than a century, the Allen County Museum and Historical Society has been preserving our area’s rich history. Your membership is more than an expression of your interest in history, antiquities, innovation and tradition. It is an affirmation of the significant role that our organization and museum plays in our community and beyond. You will gain access to exciting educational and entertaining programs, exhibitions, behind the scenes perspectives, and valuable discounts – all while supporting the Society’s century-long legacy of making our museum available to everyone.
