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    #17 of 192 things to do in Cleveland
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    10825 East Blvd, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, OH 44106-1703
    +1 216-721-5722
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    “A Good Museum With A Beautiful Carousel!”

    Although it’s not very big and actually doesn’t include a lot of history about Cleveland and Ohio... read more

    Reviewed March 6, 2018
    VikkiBee
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    Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom
    “Good place to reminisce”

    Very interesting place, good combination of aviation and automotive history, interest8ng to see... read more

    Reviewed December 4, 2017
    Patricia D
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    Weymouth, United Kingdom
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    137 reviews
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    10825 East Blvd, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, OH 44106-1703
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    Reviewed March 6, 2018
    A Good Museum With A Beautiful Carousel!

    Although it’s not very big and actually doesn’t include a lot of history about Cleveland and Ohio prior to the 1880s, it's still a good museum filled with history! The museum is mainly filled with old fashioned cars and a couple of planes; they were...More

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    Reviewed December 4, 2017
    Good place to reminisce

    Very interesting place, good combination of aviation and automotive history, interest8ng to see some vehicles that you’ve only ever seen on t.v or in films. Nice rainy day activity

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    Reviewed November 19, 2017 via mobile
    Nice

    Nice place, tied with the Cleveland history. Has the Euclid park merry go round. Cars, planes, a couple motorcycles. Political buttons, the Manson’s, look at the details in the wood work. Nice place to visit.

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    Reviewed November 9, 2017
    A visit to old Cleveland

    Besides the auto and air display, this museum offers a view of old Cleveland. The cars and airplanes are terrific. Then there is the old merry go round from Euclid Beach Park....which you can ride free with your admission ticket.. At the opposite side of...More

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    Reviewed October 15, 2017
    Great museum! A must see if in town

    Wasn't sure what to expect but this museum was really cool. $10 to get in and worth a whole more. The cars on display and the information about them and them was fascinating. It is a great display of the evolution of the car over...More

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    Reviewed August 29, 2017
    The past is in splendid viewing access in this wonderful Museum

    Spent 4 hours here just looking at all the wonderful old cars. Then to top it off we got to ride the amazing resored carousel. This is a must see

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    Reviewed August 8, 2017
    My Favorite Place

    I love classic cars, and this museum has a ton of them. It's a great place for anyone who is interested in the history of the automobile. CAA has vehicles that were made before 1900 to vehicles that can drive themselves. Everything from Fords to...More

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    Reviewed August 7, 2017
    Great Place for Young & Old

    For the youngsters, there are lots of interactive spots and a wonderful carousel. Friendly, helpful staff. I so enjoyed the fabric and clothing exhibits, my hubby loved the cars. Kids also loved the boats they could climb into.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2017
    Very interesting if you are into cars or Cleveland history.

    Very diverse collection of vintage autos. The history of Cleveland and the auto industry was very interesting.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2017
    Great Ohio History Lesson

    We are 'car people' so the Crawford Museum has been on our list of must-dos. We really enjoyed learning more about the automobiles built in Ohio. There are makes of which we had never heard. The cars are nicely displayed.

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