Television, Barber And Motorcycle Museums Add To Quirky Finds In Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is gaining momentum as one of the nation’s most interesting and surprising visitor destinations, due largely in part to its many one-of-a-kind attractions, museums and visitor stops. Among them are the Bruce Lee Museum and the Early Television Museum. Operated by Dave Johnson, the TV museum includes a rare collection of more than 150 TV sets and a working 1930s TV camera where pictures are displayed on a mechanical television for visitors to view.
The nation’s last remaining whistle factory is still making gleaming metal whistles for sale to scouts, the sports industry and individual consumers. Visitors can tour the American Whistle Corporation factory, where the guides blend history with humor to give guests a new appreciation for the old metal whistle.
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has grown into the leading caretaker of American motorcycling heritage. Three main galleries house machines from streamliners of the sport’s early days to spindly motorized bicycles from the turn of the century and competition Superbikes of the modern era. . The Motorcycle Hall of Fame features a showcase exhibit that commemorates the centennial of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in 1903.
The Barbershop Museum and Hall of Fame is a true American original. Launched by barbering big-wig Ed Jeffers, the museum is packed wall to wall with colorful memorabilia, including more than a dozen whirling barber poles, historic barber chairs, re-created barber shops from several eras past and hundreds of centuries-old mugs and razors. There are gory tools from the days when barbers also served as surgeons and dentists.
Yet another one of a kind, the Chimpanzee Research Center at The Ohio State University welcomes the public to tour during a free open house the second Sunday of each month. This incredible facility studies chimpanzee behavior. Visitors watch in amazement as chimps learn to use computers, play and communicate with each other – and the humans.
At Motts Military Museum, visitors learn history from the perspective of the men and women who served in our military forces. This impressive collection includes artifacts and personal stories from those who dug the drenches, flew the bombers and administered medical care in the fields.
Columbus is a city unlike any other. Vibrant and alive, Ohio’s capital city is known for its unique style: an uncommon blend of neighborhoods, events, attractions and accommodations. Free visitors guides, maps and complete information about visiting Columbus is available from Experience Columbus, the region’s convention and visitors bureau, by calling 1-866-EXP-COLS or visiting www.ExperienceColumbus.com The web site offers on-line booking at more than 125 hotels and the ability to build a personal itinerary though its “My Planner” feature.
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November 30, 2004
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