Olins Museum of Covered Bridges

Olins Museum of Covered Bridges TO ENCOURAGE THE LOVE AND KNOWLEDGE OF COVERED BRIDGES Gain some insight on our bridges before you head out! It is well worth the stop!

We want everyone to know about this little museum that will be an excellent compliment to their covered bridge driving tour!

05/06/2025

Permanently closed.

03/20/2024

Olin's Museum of Covered Bridges will not re open this year. Its tough to say, but it is with certainty that we announce the permanent closing of our museum. We thank everyone who has so kindly supported us since 2003.

10/14/2023

I want to apologize to our regulars. The museum will not have bean soup this weekend , but we will still be open for a limited time during the festival. We are proud and thrilled to celebrate Olin Bridge's 150th birthday!

Last night we had a visit from the Jr. Bridgers of Ashtabula Co. We celebrated Olin Bridge's 150 th birthday. They were ...
08/30/2023

Last night we had a visit from the Jr. Bridgers of Ashtabula Co. We celebrated Olin Bridge's 150 th birthday. They were a fantastic group of kids ! I had a great time sharing with them. They make me believe there is a strong and positive future for our bridges!

A little bit of what awaits you at the museum.
08/13/2023

A little bit of what awaits you at the museum.

03/27/2023

Chillin today at Olin's Bridge. Beautiful.

Bean soup was a hit today. It was great seeing everyone! Soup will be on tomorrow as well at noon.
10/08/2022

Bean soup was a hit today. It was great seeing everyone! Soup will be on tomorrow as well at noon.

10/06/2022

Olin's Bridge was constructed in 1873 by a builder named Potter. ( No relation to the family)The bridge is of Town Truss design and spans the Ashtabula River in Plymouth Township.Though the Olin family has owned property near the bridge since 1861, it was known as the Dewey Rd. Bridge until 1981. Olin's Museum features the covered bridge collection of Naomi Olin Bottorf, who's family the bridge was named after. Naomi was born in a small cabin at the west end of the bridge in 1900. She remained in Ashtabula all her life. In 1981 at the passing of her husband, funds gifted in his memory were used for new paint, shingles and facias. The work having been completed by family, friends, and neighbors. It was at this time that the County presented her with a sign that read " Olin's Bridge". Naomi passed in 1995 just shy of her 95th birthday. The museum opened on 2003 displaying her life long passion for covered bridges.

A few members of the Thunderbird Club of N.E. , Ohio ( plus a couple Mustangs) came today for a tour and a talk about ou...
07/24/2022

A few members of the Thunderbird Club of N.E. , Ohio ( plus a couple Mustangs) came today for a tour and a talk about our Covered Bridges. They were a joy to talk with! I am so glad they came!

07/09/2022

Hello to all! As promised, Olin's Museum will open this weekend. Hours are Sat. and Sun. 1-4. This week we will be there cleaning and making things ready for the season so come on in , but don't mind the temporary mess! These will be the hours straight thru Oct. , keeping in mind that we are family owned and operated , so there may be times when we are on vacation, or have to work our real jobs, but we will do our best to be here for you. Looking forward to this first non covid season in a while, come and enjoy, no masks required!

05/20/2022

Olin's Museum is planning to open as scheduled the weekend of July 9th. We look forward to the season. Also, please make note, the museum can no longer accept donations of covered bridge art or artifacts due to lack of space and storage. Thank you and we hope to see you this season!

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1918 Dewey Road
Ashtabula, OH
44004

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