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Welcome
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The historic Village of Milan is the birthplace of Thomas A. Edison and recognized by the National Trust as a Distinctive Destination. Visitors to the Milan Museum will learn a history rich in progress and creativity. Milestones in both history and invention are displayed in the history galleries. Explore the rise of the Milan Canal through the genius of Thomas Edison! The new glass galleries explore European and American glass from the earliest piece in the collection of Roman glass through the works of contemporary, local artists. The Milan Museum offers a day exploring historic buildings, filled with engaging exhibits and hands-on activities. Special events and programs for the whole family all year!
“Nurtured in this little village of Milan, was that inquisitive young Thomas ‘Al’ Edison whose discoveries probably made the greatest impact on the world of any inventor in history.”
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Exhibits
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Galpin Glass
Sayles
Coulton Dolls
Newton Arts
Hoover Innovation
Sisty Blacksmith
Lockwood Smith & Co.
Galleries
The Milan Museum offers a day exploring historic buildings, filled with engaging exhibits and hands-on activities. Special events and programs for the whole family all year!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us at one of the upcoming events at the Milan History Museum!
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Mar, 2025
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Materia Medica
10 Edison DriveMarch 1 @ 12:00 pm - December 31 @ 5:00 pm
The new temporary exhibit, Materia Medica showcases the evolution of medicine in the Fire Lands. Artifacts, historical records and photographs from
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Mar, 2025
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Monthly Art Kits
10 Edison DriveMarch 1 @ 12:00 pm - December 22 @ 5:00 pm
Monthly Art Kits at The Milan Museum! Get ready to unleash your creativity with a different art theme every month! The
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