Voices from the Past Inspiring the Future
Plan Your Visit
Music Makers Museum is a unique destination that delves into the fascinating interplay between music history and American culture, showcasing how they
have shaped each other over the years.
Through artifacts like phonographs, jukeboxes, and early vinyl record players, stories of inventors and performers, a timeline of music genres, and interactive exhibits, visitors can explore music from many different perspectives
and have a blast, too.
To continue to fulfill its vital mission of preservation, education, and inspiration, the Music Makers Museum admission is $10.00 per person.
Children 6 years and under are free.
Thank you for your support!
Discover the rich musical heritage and natural beauty of Southeastern Ohio at the Music Makers Museum. Immerse yourself in our region's unique culture,
a blend of musical traditions and
natural wonders that is sure to intrigue and inspire.
At the Music Makers Museum, we understand that each visitor's pace is unique. While the average visit takes about 1 and 1/2 hours, you are free to spend a minimum amount of time or a maximum of 3 hours, ensuring you can explore at your own pace. Our exhibit is designed to provide this freedom, with a combination of self-guided and tour-guided assistance.
Read what Ohio Traveler says about Music Makers Museum, click here.
2026
See What's New
April - December, 2026
Music Makers Museum is
open by scheduled
appointments
April - December.
Please plan ahead
at least one week in advance
to schedule your visit.
Call
937-763-1864
Save the Date!
July 18, 2026
Highland County, Ohio
will Celebrate America 250 with county wide open museums
and special events.
Music Makers Museum
will be open from
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
for walk-in visitors.
Different communities and their contributions to American history will be highlighted throughout the day. Events will conclude at 7:00 PM at Hillsboro's historic courthouse square. Joseph Rubin and his band will be performing a living history concert. They will recreate Hillsboro Military Band's music from 1880 to 1910.
To learn more details about Highland County's
America 250 Celebration
Click Here
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Explore Videos
Get a preview of the
the exhibition
"How'd We Get Here?"
by watching videos curated
from the collection.
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YouTube Channel,
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Area Attractions:
Enjoy Music
&
Explore Nature
Music Makers Museum is open by scheduled visits. Bring your date, your grandchildren, or
home-school, church, or other group to explore the exhibition
"How'd We Get Here?"
The exhibition is interactive and
family-friendly.
Click the video link to see one family's experience.
* Enjoy the Greenfield Music Festival, which offers a diverse selection of artists, performers, and music enthusiasts from across Ohio, including rock, country, and pop.
The festival is held in June.
* Explore Hillsboro, Ohio's annual Festival of the Bells, renowned for unique and lively country music entertainment on the
weekend of July 4.
* Immerse yourself in the rich history of country music at the Paxton Theater, Ohio's oldest continuous country music show.
* Discover the scenic beauty at the
Arc of Appalachia and
three nearby state parks.
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