The Art of the Ohio Statehouse

By some accounts, the Ohio Statehouse is considered to be one of the oldest museums in Ohio. Built in the 1860s, it boasts a large collection of statues, monuments and paintings meant to memorialize the significant people and events of this state. Learn about the Relic Room, which once housed a wide collection of everyday curiosities from the 19th century, and discover the state’s commitment to preserving the legacy of its government leaders with painted portraits. Plus, meet contemporary portrait artist Leslie Adams of Toledo.