Central Ohio's hands-on learning, creating & doing place. The Works is an interactive learning center where people of all ages can have fun and be inspired by the history, technology and artistic accomplishments of the communities we serve.

The vision for The Works began in the early 1990's when Howard LeFevre assembled a group of local citizens interested in preserving Licking County's industrial past. Local educators, artists, engineers and community leaders became partners in the creation of an instituion where history was the foundation for educational programs linking the past, present and future. The best and brightest professionals were engaged to shape programs that would refurbish and transform historic structures in order to provide interactive programming experience for all ages. After several additions and periods of growth, today The Works complex links together an entire city block with a pleasant park-like setting where people of all ages come to enjoy educational and artistic experiences and exciting community events.

The Works is an official Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). Our Smithsonian Affiliation gives us access to special traveling exhibits and other resources from the prestigious Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. With an ASTC membership, members of The Works receive free general admission to more than 280 Science & Technology museums around the world.