The Ohio Craft Museum

The Ohio Craft Museum Our mission is to engage and enrich the community through high quality exhibitions.

Founded in 1993, the Ohio Craft Museum is a free museum featuring contemporary fine art and craft, with a gift shop, classes and art workshops, meeting space and more. Founded in 1963, Ohio Designer Craftsmen is a not-for-profit organization with over 2100 members. Our membership includes craft artists, educators, students, and others who appreciate fine craft. The Ohio Craft Museum was founded by

Ohio Designer Craftsmen in 1993 to host exhibitions and education programs. Located in Columbus, it is the only museum in the Midwest exclusively devoted to exhibiting and collecting fine craft. Five or six exhibitions of contemporary craft by artists from Ohio and across the United States are presented each year. Public programs include artist lectures, hands-on workshops for children and adults, and a summer day camps for children ages 6 - 18.

08/07/2026

We're celebrating like it's 1976! For a limited time, get Winterfair tickets at their original $2.00 price! August 9–22, 2026
*in-person only, at the Ohio Craft Museum. limit 10 per person.
1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
**Full price tickets will be available online and in-person starting October 1st. Columbus Winterfair happens Dec. 4–6, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center. Learn more at winterfair.org

Opening Reception August 9th1:00–4:00pmCurator Char Norman will present a gallery talk at 3:00 p.m. The reception is fre...
08/07/2026

Opening Reception August 9th
1:00–4:00pm
Curator Char Norman will present a gallery talk at 3:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition will remain on view through Saturday, September 26.

The Ohio Craft Museum presents A Common Thread, a traveling exhibition honoring the life, art and lasting influence of fiber artist and Ohio Designer Craftsmen member Sue Cavanaugh. Curated by Char Norman, the exhibition features works by artists whose lives and creative practices were touched by Cavanaugh’s artistic vision.
Learn more here: https://ohiocraft.org/a-common-thread/

We're just ONE WEEK AWAY from the most fun you'll have all year! We are SO EXCITED to be a part of the August Craft Craw...
08/07/2026

We're just ONE WEEK AWAY from the most fun you'll have all year! We are SO EXCITED to be a part of the August Craft Crawl! Both days will be bursting with so much crafty goodness! FREE projects, artist demonstrations, a new exhibition, a freshly stocked gift shop and food truck treats!!!

Beautiful objects deserve a place in everyday life. Discover the beauty of handcrafted containers in our Gift Shop. Hand...
08/04/2026

Beautiful objects deserve a place in everyday life. Discover the beauty of handcrafted containers in our Gift Shop. Handcrafted boxes, baskets and bowls are as functional as they are beautiful, making them the perfect gift or a timeless addition to your home. Shop handmade craftsmanship into your everyday life.

Boxes: Larry Datkuliak, Russell Stephanchick
Baskets: Heidi Wineland, Kathie Roig, Carol Stolte
Bowls: Judy Rush, Deborah & Paul Bahm, Brachline Leather

Discover the art of the perfect pairing. These curated combinations bring gallery-inspired style into your everyday ward...
07/28/2026

Discover the art of the perfect pairing. These curated combinations bring gallery-inspired style into your everyday wardrobe. Whether you're treating yourself or searching for the perfect gift, you'll find accessories that are as timeless as the art that inspired them. Stop by the gift shop and discover your favorite pairing.

From left: Bag-Ming Mei Jang/Scarf-Jinny Becher, Bag-Scott Jones/Scarf-Juliette Montague, Bag-Branchline Leather/Scarf- Jinny Becher

The Ohio Craft Museum presents A Common Thread, a traveling exhibition honoring the life, art and lasting influence of f...
07/27/2026

The Ohio Craft Museum presents A Common Thread, a traveling exhibition honoring the life, art and lasting influence of fiber artist and Ohio Designer Craftsmen member Sue Cavanaugh. Curated by Char Norman, the exhibition opens Sunday, August 9, and features works by artists whose lives and creative practices were touched by Cavanaugh’s artistic vision. The exhibition showcases the many ways artists inspire one another across generations and demonstrates how a single body of work can continue to evolve through collaboration and reinterpretation. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, August 9, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., at the Ohio Craft Museum. Curator Char Norman will present a gallery talk at 3:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition will remain on view through Saturday, September 26.

07/27/2026

For a limited time (August 9–22, 2026), get Winterfair tickets at their original $2.00 price! *in-person only, at the Ohio Craft Museum. limit 10 per person.

1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH 43212

**Full price tickets will be available online and in-person starting October 1st. Columbus WInterfair happens Dec. 4–6, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center. Learn more at winterfair.org

07/21/2026
Serve up something special with handcrafted ceramic serving platters! Whether you're entertaining guests or adding an ar...
07/21/2026

Serve up something special with handcrafted ceramic serving platters! Whether you're entertaining guests or adding an artistic touch to everyday meals, these one-of-a-kind pieces bring beauty from the table to the kitchen.

Clockwise from top left: Mark Nafziger, Stan Baker, Megs LeVesseur, Joseph Delphia, Emily Free Wilson

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1665 W 5th Avenue
Columbus, OH
43212

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+16144864402

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