Bowling Green has a number of attractions to entertain visitors. Among the highlights of the city are some impressive art galleries, including the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery, the Willard Wankelman Gallery, and the Hiroko Nakamoto Gallery. For some history try visiting the Historical Construction Equipment Museum or The Little Red Schoolhouse featuring displays on the history of education. Bowling Green also has numerous theatres and a Planetarium, along with a collection of historical buildings.
The National Construction Equipment Museum in Bowling Green is a unique museum that focuses on the history of construction equipment, advancements and changes over the years. It is the only public museum dedicated to collecting, restoring and preserving machines representing the evolution of construction machinery. The museum has over fifty machines on site, many of which are fully restored to original physical and operating condition by Museum volunteers.
Address: Historical Construction Equipment Association, 16623 Liberty Hi Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402-9309, United States
Phone: 1 (419) 352-5616, Fax: 1 (419) 352-6086
Snook's Dream Cars in Bowling Green is paradise for people who are car crazy. Here car enthusiasts will find recreated 1940's Texaco station complete with beautifully restored cars from the 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's. Snook's Dream Cars also has a gift shop for those wishing to take home a special memento from their visit.
Address: Snook's Dream Cars, 13920 County Home Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, United States
Phone: 1 (419) 353-8338, Fax: 1 (419) 353-1708
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sun:11am-4pm; Sat:11am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Wood County Historical Museum in Bowling Green is a great place to learn about the history of the city and Ohio. Thirty rooms display a range of artifacts related to the the Black Swamp, Oil and Gas Boom, the Settlers, Native Indians, and more. Some of the unique exhibits include a look at the history of mental health, medicine, decorating styles, dolls, and the Ku Klux Klan.
The Wood County Historical Museum is located in the old Wood County Infirmary which closed in 1971.
Address: Wood County Historical Center, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, United States
Phone: 1 (419) 352-0967, Fax: 1 (419) 352-6220
Hours:
February 1 to April 1: 9:30am-4:30pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sat
April 2 to October 30: 9:30am-4:30pm; Sun:1pm-4pm; Sat:1pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sat, Mon
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