The best arts & culture spots in Mansfield

13 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lineage Dance Co.

Arts & Culture

Whether you're dusting off your jazz shoes or raising a tiny tapper, Lineage Dance Co. keeps Central Ohio moving with studio classes,…

1797 Kenny Rd (Columbus)

Whether you're dusting off your jazz shoes or raising a tiny tapper, Lineage Dance Co. keeps Central Ohio moving with studio classes, summer camps, mini sessions, private lessons, and The Collective team program. New season vibes, experienced instructors, and zero judgment...

From the Columbus newsletter, August 5, 2026

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From ballet, tap, modern, hip-hop, salsa and more to music, theatre, visual arts, and even martial arts, Richland Academy of the Arts helps…

75 N Walnut St

From ballet, tap, modern, hip-hop, salsa and more to music, theatre, visual arts, and even martial arts, Richland Academy of the Arts helps Mansfield folks of any age or skill level explore their creativity with pro guidance, make friends, and have an actually fun workout this week.

From the Mansfield newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Mansfield Art Center

Arts & Culture

Nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, classes, workshops & community events.

700 Marion Ave

Nonprofit art gallery with rotating exhibits, classes, workshops & community events.

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Mansfield Playhouse

Arts & Culture

Long-running community theater company offering affordable and varied productions.

95 E 3rd St

Long-running community theater company offering affordable and varied productions.

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Hands-on children's displays including mini stores, a water table, a building zone & a train room.

175 W 3rd St

Hands-on children's displays including mini stores, a water table, a building zone & a train room.

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Historic firefighting equipment & the story of the local force in a compact history museum.

1265 W 4th St

Historic firefighting equipment & the story of the local force in a compact history museum.

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Longtime museum showcasing railroad cars, engines, trains and other artifacts from the area.

253 Southwest St (Bellevue)

Longtime museum showcasing railroad cars, engines, trains and other artifacts from the area.

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Jack Nicklaus Museum

Arts & Culture

Golf star Jack Nicklaus is honored at this museum with tributes, trophies, golf bags and scorecards.

Nicklaus Museum, 2355 Olentangy River Rd (Columbus)

Golf star Jack Nicklaus is honored at this museum with tributes, trophies, golf bags and scorecards.

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Renaissance Theatre

Arts & Culture

A fully restored historic movie palace featuring theater, music, dance & comedy performances.

138 Park Ave W

A fully restored historic movie palace featuring theater, music, dance & comedy performances.

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Ohio History Center

Arts & Culture

Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town.

800 E 17th Ave (Columbus)

Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town.

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Built in 1886, this Romanesque Revival prison was featured in the film "The Shawshank Redemption."

100 Reformatory Rd

Built in 1886, this Romanesque Revival prison was featured in the film "The Shawshank Redemption."

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This preserved Gothic Revival home was built in 1847 & has original furnishings & Sunday tours.

310 Springmill St

This preserved Gothic Revival home was built in 1847 & has original furnishings & Sunday tours.

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Indian Mill Museum

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Historic museum offering tours of the 1800s gristmill built by the U.S. government for native tribes.

7417 Co Hwy 47 (Upper Sandusky)

S. government for native tribes.

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