Mansfield Memorial Museum, Military and natural history museum in Mansfield, US
Description
Mansfield Memorial Museum is a history museum in Mansfield that spans two floors with objects from many different time periods. The displays range from early human artifacts through modern technological inventions and military equipment.
History
The museum was founded in 1889, making it the oldest educational institution in Richland County. Its connections to the Smithsonian Institute helped it build an respected collection.
Culture
The collection shows objects from different cultures and time periods that you can discover as you walk through. You will see crafts, tools, and personal items that reveal how people from different backgrounds lived and worked.
Practical
Visit the museum on weekends, as it is open only on Saturdays and Sundays for the public. The entrance is on Park Avenue West, where you can easily find parking near the building.
Did you know?
A robot named ELEKTRO, one of the first in America, stands in the museum and draws visitors. This robot was built for the 1939 World's Fair and shows how people imagined the future over 80 years ago.
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