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Trying to find something that the entire family will enjoy? You’ve come to the right place. Buckeye Imagination Museum is the perfect place for children and families to explore, imagine, and connect! Located in Downtown Mansfield, our organization has worked to provide interactive exhibits that redefine learning and child development for kids aged 2 and up. Ignite your imagination on the First Floor with your little ones as they discover and interact with the various storefronts. Or, if you have older kids, head up to the Second Floor to dive into some challenging competitions and games. At Buckeye Imagination Museum, we can guarantee that we’ll have something your family will enjoy as you discover and connect through the power of play!

Museum Hours

April 1st – November 30th

Monday – Closed

Tuesday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm

Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm

December 1st – March 31st

Monday – Closed

Tuesday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm

Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

CLOSED

New Year’s Day
Easter Sunday
Mother’s Day
Memorial Day (Sunday and Monday)
Father’s Day
Juneteenth
4th of July
Labor Day (Sunday and Monday)
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Admission

$16.00/person – adults and children ages 2 and up

Children under 2 are free

Special Pricing

$5.00 per person for up to 4 in a group

$5.00 per person for up to 4 in a group

1/2 price admission for up to 4 in a group

1/2 price admission for up to 6 in a group

1/2 price admission for up to 4 in a group

Visitors in a wheelchair receive free admission

Nearby Hotels

Park Hospitality

Splash Harbor

Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets can be purchased at the front desk upon your arrival. Call 419-522-2332 or click for gift membership or one-day pass options.

Pro tip: If you’re planning to visit more than twice this year, a membership is the way to go! Memberships pay for themselves in a little over two visits and provide access to the museum for a whole year. Learn more about our membership options here.

Membership cards will be mailed to the address listed on the application. For accommodations, call 419-522-2332.

We offer a variety of access programs that provide reduced admission for families in our community. For a full list of our access programs and discounts, see Special Pricing under Admission on this same page.

Yes, our building features a zero-level entry, as well as an elevator. To learn about our Accessibility or Sensory Resources, click here.

Adults may be escorted by staff through a tour of the museum before the purchase of admission. Adults will not be permitted to purchase admission if they do not have children with them. The museum is weapon and smoke free.

To maximize visitor safety, we require everyone to be at least 48 inches tall to play on the second floor. In addition, we ask for there to be no strollers or wagons and no food or drink of any kind. We would also like to clarify that the second floor does close at 3:45 instead of 4:00, so we ask that all visitors are mindful of that.

Yes, call 419-522-2332 or click here for a gift membership or here for one-day pass.

Buckeye Imagination Museum is typically the least busy on weekday afternoons.

Yes, you can bring a lunch. Outside food is welcome. We ask that all food and drink stay in the designated eating area in the lobby of the museum. Eating and drinking in our exhibit areas is not permitted.

Yes, we sell a small variety of snacks and refreshments such as crackers, coffee, and juice boxes.

Yes, you can bring a stroller; however, stroller parking space is limited. You may find that children don’t stay in their strollers for long here!

Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Yes, you may leave and come back in the same day. Just be sure to get a stamp from the front desk before you leave, so you don’t have to pay to re-enter.

This makes it easy to plan a day in downtown Mansfield! Give us a call for ideas on additional family-friendly stops in the area – 419-522-2332.

You may book a reservation for a birthday party during our regular business hours or a private after-hour rental. To schedule a birthday party or private rental, please call us at 419-522-2332.

  • Our team disinfects surfaces, toys, and “high touch” areas (like door handles and stair rails) frequently throughout the day.
  • Deep cleaning with our touch-less, electrostatic, disinfectant sprayer occurs each morning.
  • For additional information regarding our enhanced cleaning protocols, give us a call at 419-522-2332.

Still have questions? Stop by our front desk in the lobby or call us at 419-522-2332.