Crawford Auto Aviation Museum
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The Crawford Auto Aviation Museum of the Western Reserve Historical Society depicts the automobile at various stages of development, both on a national and regional level. Its automobiles and artifacts are the centerpieces of two major exhibits at the Cleveland History Center in University Circle: Setting the World in Motion and REVolution: The Automobile in America.
Few people know that Northeast Ohio was a crucial hub of development in the transportation industry. The Crawford Auto Aviation Collection brings the history of transportation alive through the over 170 antique automobiles, 21 non-car transportation artifacts (motorcycles, bicycles, and boats), 12 aircraft, and 3 carriages and sleighs. The Collection is enhanced further by the WRHS Automotive Marque Files, which include automobile brochures, owner’s manuals, advertisements, and more. The Crawford Auto Aviation Collection was initially formed in 1963, with the donation of Thompson Products Auto Album from Frederick C. Crawford and TRW.
The Cleveland History Center houses exhibits that tell the story of Northeast Ohio through items, documents and artifacts. Through the use of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s extensive collections Cleveland History Center provides the public with a much-needed sense of place in today’s mobile society. Each document and artifact tells a story that personally engages individuals, young and old to make these stories come alive.
Public Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday: 10am to 5pm.
Monday: Closed
Research Library Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Last carousel ride is at 4:45.
Please note, we are closed the following holidays:
Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
We are OPEN President’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Admission:
Adults – $10.00
Seniors – $9.00
Veterans – $7.00
Children (ages 3-12) – $5.00
Children 2 and under – Free
WRHS Members – Free
Active Military – Free
Two carousel rides are included with every paid admission!
Discount admission rates available for groups of 12 or more,
Parking:
Located behind the Cleveland History Center, off Magnolia Drive.
Public Parking Hours | Tuesday-Sunday 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Parking Rates
First 2 Hours – $8
Each Additional 30 Minutes – $1
Daily Max – $15
WRHS Members – $5/car flat rate (during museum hours only. Must show membership card at admission desk for discount.)
Parking Rates After Hours | Tuesday-Sunday 6:01 pm-6:59 am | Monday all day/night
Flat Rate – $10
Please note: If you pay in lane, we accept credit card only
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