Oxford History Museums
Oxford, Ohio's many exciting museums offer visitors the ultimate glimpse into centuries of captivating history! Whether you're searching for an opportunity to tour pioneer-era homes and architecture built in the 1800's, looking to see centuries-old mined gems and learn about the insights they have to offer, or anything in between, Oxford is your ultimate guide to learning about the history of our world. With a rich and expansive history dating as far back as the early settlers, you're sure to find something new and exciting to discover on your next visit to Oxford, Ohio!
Black Covered Bridge
5401 Corso Rd. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The Black Covered Bridge spans Four Mile (Talawanda) Creek and is the only covered bridge in Butler County remaining in its original location. Built in 1869, the bridge was originally known as the “Pugh’s Mill Bridge” in association with nearby grist and saw mills built by J.B. Pugh. Enjoy a scenic...
DeWitt Log House
4824 Trenton Oxford Rd. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The log house of Zachariah Price DeWitt is the oldest remaining structure in Oxford Township. It is the last of the pioneer homesteads established along the Four-Mile Creek before Oxford Township, the town of Oxford or Miami University even existed. The DeWitt Log House is a two-story log structure...
Hueston Woods State Park Pioneer Farm Museum
6924 Brown Rd. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The Pioneer Farm Museum property has three buildings: the 1836 Doty Home, the former Oxford Township Trustees' Building (moved from East High Street in 2007), and an 1840s dairy barn moved from Trotwood, Ohio, when the original barn burned in 1980. The house was built by Joseph Morris in 1836, and...
Karl E. Limper Geology Museum
501 E High St Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The Karl E. Limper Geology Museum holds a collection of specimen to teach visitors appreciate basic geological concepts and spark curiosity. Featuring a collection of minerals, meteors, and fossils, there is no shortage of history to view. In addition to world class specimen, be sure to check out...
McGuffey House and Museum
401 E. Spring St. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The McGuffey House and Museum honors William Holmes McGuffey, who compiled the McGuffey Eclectic Readers. McGuffey, a professor of Ancient Languages and Moral Philosophy at Miami University, and his wife, built this two-story brick house in 1833 and lived there until 1836. The Eclectic Readers...
Robert A. Hefner Museum of Natural History
501 E High St Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
For over 60 years, the Robert A. Hefner Museum of Natural History has been educating and exciting visitors with the expansive collection from all around the world! Their mission is to teach visitors of all ages about animal biodiversity, conservation, and ecology. Stop by to explore over 53,000...