Athens is home to Ohio University with over 19,000 students. For information on what to see and do, and upcoming events in Athens be sure to stop by the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Athens has an active arts scene with the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center and the Ohio University's Performing Arts Series. For the outdoor types, the area offers hiking and canoeing. The city also hosts numerous annual festivals and events, particularly during the summer months.
The Athens County Historical Society Museum in Athens focuses on local history and maintains a collection of more than 40,000 items. Changing exhibitions are presented throughout the year, along with permanent displays. The Athens County Historical Society also does outreach, bringing programs and tours to local schools
Address: Athens County Historical Society, 65 North Court Street, Athens, OH 45701-2506, United States
Phone: 1 (740) 592-2280, Fax: 1 (740) 594-8352
This beautifully restored 1914 Dairy Barn in Athens is now home to the Dairy Barn Arts Center, with a 6500 square-foot gallery. The Dairy Barn hosts various exhibits, including the well known Quilt National and Bead International. The center also offers classes and an onsite gift shop. Check in advance to find out what is going on.
The Dairy Barn Arts Center building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Address: Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Box 747, Athens, OH 45701, United States
Phone: 1 (740) 592-4981, Fax: 1 (740) 592-5090
Hours:
12pm-5pm; Thu:12pm-8pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January ), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), New Year's Eve (December 31), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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