Victorian Sci-Fi & Invention Day!
Sat., July 20 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ohio Village
Bring the whole family for a day of Victorian science and technology in Ohio Village. Marvel at scientific experiments, be awed by the new technological advancements of the 1890s and tinker with contraptions.
Explore the roots of aviation and space in our 19th century town. Dig into new-age and quirky inventions of the Victorian era. Watch the classic 1898 silent film The Astronomer’s Dream. Learn about what Victorians thought aeronautical travel could be like. Check out a magic lantern show that features homes of the future from the Victorian perspective.
Head up to the Ohio History Center and watch The Day We Walked on the Moon, a Smithsonian Channel documentary featuring footage, interviews and stories from the Apollo 11 mission.
Included with general admission. Free parking. Free for Ohio History Connection members & children (3 & under). Learn more and buy your tickets in advance at https://www.ohiohistory.org/participate/event-calendar/ohio-village/victorian-scifi
Remember to bring your membership card when visiting during the Ohio State Fair July 24 – Aug. 4. Show your membership card to the parking attendant at the Ohio History Center parking lot during business hours for free parking!
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