Holiday Hours & Events
We're inviting the community to kick off the holiday season with us this November - December. Our events will take place at 329 W. 10th St., Lorain. We're offering FREE events all winter long!
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Events and Programming -
- Museum & Gift Shop Hours: Tue/Thur/Sat 10 - 3pm
- Holiday Open House: Sunday, Nov. 9th 10 - 3pm
- Susan Poole Book Signing: Saturday, Nov. 22nd 10 - 12pm
- Main Street Lorain Cookie Crawl: Saturday, Nov. 29th 10 - 3pm
- LAST DAY OPEN & SALE - Saturday, Dec. 22nd 10 - 3pm
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Annual Nativity (Crèche) Display: November 9 – December 20
Experience a beautiful seasonal display of nativity scenes from around the world. The Crèche Display has become a cherished tradition, offering visitors a quiet, reflective moment during the busy holiday season.
Thank You to our November Museum Sponsor!
Admission to our museum is FREE in the month of November. Our museum and gift shop is open every Tue/Thur/Sat from 10-3pm.
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To honor the memory of Bob Johnson, the Johnson & Bihary Families invite you to visit the Lorain Historical Society Carnegie Center permanent exhibits, gift shop, and their Christmas Nativity (Crèche) Exhibit.
Bob was instrumental in the creation of the Nativity Exhibit. His support, assistance, and encouragement for this meaningful project will always be remembered.
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If you are interested in becoming a Museum Sponsor, please contact Madison at mmaniaci@lorainhistory.org or at 440-245-2563, ext. 1.
New in 2025...
Lorain Community Stories
We are pleased to announce that we have received an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant in conjunction with OurStoryBridge Inc. to implement a new program titled Lorain Community Stories.
Lorain Community Stories is a two-year collaborative project that celebrates the city’s diverse heritage by capturing the voices and memories of its residents. During this two-year project, we will collect audio stories and related photographs and share them in an online platform. This effort ensures Lorain’s social and cultural history is preserved, honored, and shared for future generations.
To learn more or participate, email Jen Neuhaus at loraincommunitystories@lorainhistory.org
Our Mission
"We engage members of the community and our visitors in our shared and diverse history through preservation, education, collaborations, and exciting programming for all ages, so that we learn from the past, develop civic pride, and transform the future."
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Annual Presenting Sponsor
American Legion Post #30
Annual VIP Sponsor
Buckeye Community Bank
Annual VIP Sponsor
Cerity Partners