Carnegie Center Tours
Discover Lorain’s History during a Guided Tour
Join Curator Kaitlyn Donaldson for a guided tour of the Carnegie Center and explore the rich history of Lorain through our Permanent Exhibits—from the iconic Lighthouse to the diverse cultures in International City, the vibrant stories of The Heart of Lorain, and the city’s legacy in Recreation and Industry.
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Plus, don’t miss our new temporary exhibit, "Stocked with Stories: Uncovering How Grocery Stores in Lorain Have Been Central to Shaping Local History." This special exhibit highlights the role of local markets in building community, preserving traditions, and supporting entrepreneurship.
Ask our Curator questions about Lorain history, explore the exhibits, and learn more about how these exhibits were created. Tours will be about 1 hour.
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Dates:
May 31 | 10:30am - 11:30am
July 26 | 10:30am - 11:30am
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Price: $10 per person
Tour the Museum
Carnegie Center
329 W. 10th St. Lorain, OH 44052
Tuesday | Thursday | Saturday: 10am - 3pm
You can take a self-guided tour of our exhibit space for free during the month of March thanks to our generous sponsor, Rewak Law LLC.
Tours
Exhibits
History Boat Tours
Lorain Port Authority
Have you ever taken a tour of our beautiful Black River? Now's your chance to take a tour through the mouth of the Black River and experience wildlife, Lorain's early history and see some of the industries that started it all. You will also learn about the revitalization efforts put forth through organizations today!
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A guide from the LHS staff will host the tour and lead you through a 2 hour excursion from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Our boat will set sail immediately so please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure at Oasis Marinas. We will be stationed at the first dock and parking is available directly behind 'Erie Steak & Seafood' at 301 Lakeside Ave., Lorain 44052.
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Tickets must be purchased in advanced on the Lorain Port Authority website and are $20 per person. Seating is limited so book immediately. If you are interested in booking a group tour please contact the Port Authority.
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2025 Schedule
Sunday, June 8 | 2-4pm
Friday, June 13 | 2-4pm
Sunday, June 22 | 2-4pm
Friday, July 11 | 2-4pm
Sunday, July 13 | 2-4pm
Friday, July 25 | 2-4pm
Sunday, July 27 | 2-4pm
Friday, August 8 | 2-4pm
Sunday, August 10 | 2-4pm
Friday, August 22 | 2-4pm
Sunday, August 24 | 2-4pm
Walking Tours
Self-guided Walking Tours
We have two walking tours that focus on Downtown Lorain and the Lorain Tornado. If you choose to learn about Lorain's past businesses and architecture you may find the Downtown Historic Walking tour to be quite fascinating! If you'd like to learn about one of the events that shaped Lorain's history you may be interested in learning about the path of the Lorain Tornado. Our historians provided the tour through izi.Travel.com to provide you with the most important facts about our beloved Downtown and lakefront area. By visiting the site you can access it on your smartphone and follow along with or without audio to learn about Lorain!
Scavenger
Hunt
How much do you know about Lakeview Park?
Test your knowledge of Lakeview Park’s monuments and attractions with this scavenger hunt! If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, this is a perfect way to spend time at the park and learn a little something too. There are 15 clues pointing you to different features of the park and “Did you know?” facts about each monument you visit.