Warther Museum & Gardens

Address:	331 Karl Ave, Dover, OH 44622, USA
Phone:	+1 330-343-7513
Site:	thewarthermuseum.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM

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Robert Woodman

My wife and I have visited the Warther Museum and Gardens in Dover, Ohio, three times in the last six years and we plan to visit again. The museum and gardens are a beautiful legacy of the life, love, and genius of Ernest "Mooney" Warther and his family. They also serve as a subtle advertisement for Warther Cutlery, but I dont mind at all, since Warther knives are the finest cutlery I have ever owned. Mooney Warther, the son of Swiss immigrants to the United States, possessed only a second grade education, but he was a gifted artist with a knife. His carvings are beautiful, intricately detailed, and meticulously wrought. The museum has a well-thought-out layout, and I have never met a tour guide that was not completely, deeply knowledgeable about the life and history of Mooney Warther. Mooneys wife Frieda laid out and maintained very beautiful gardens, and the museum works hard to keep these gardens maintained. When we were there, the gardener was out in the rain weeding. A couple of spots were pretty weedy with small thistle plants, but overall, the gardens still looked very nice. Frieda collected buttons, and her arrangements of buttons are worth seeing simply for the artistry. I highly recommend the Warther Museum and Gardens as a place to visit and spend a few hours.

Светлана Гольцова

Уникальное место! Поистине великое чудо света!Со своей историей! Эрнест был удивительным, гениальным человеком он был наполовину художник наполовину инженером! Это невероятно но самые удивительные вещи, которые я когда-либо видела в своей жизни это в внутри этого музея! Я была в восхищении от его мастерства! Их кухонные ножи неповторимы! Спасибо Warther Family

amalya parks

Amazing! If you like wood carving, trains, and hand made cutlery this is a one stop shop. The museum will blow your mind as it shows scale models of trains and other items to scale in wood. All by a single man with very little education. To day that its just amazing is mild, more like unbelievable. The museum is the must see attraction. They have a nice little gift shop and they will sharpen your knives there. They sell cutlery sets, jewelry, and replicas of many of the carvings. We go up every year when we visit relatives.

Russ Baker

Warrhers craftsmanship in carving is exceeded by none and his knowledge of natural materials was amazing. The museum displays his work in carvings of wood and ivory as well as the largest collection of native Indians is the largest Ive ever seen. I have visited four times and the best time to visit is the spring due to the beautiful gardens around the property. This is a place that will interest most everyone! Dont pass up an opportunity to visit this one of a kind museum.

A Private User

Fantastic ... I grew up near the museum. I could not get enough of Mr. Warthers stories. What a thrill to ride on the old swing Mr. Warther put up for the kids. Too bad the old oak tree had to come down. You really missed something if you never seen his carvings ... the details ... the craftsmanship of his work. I dare say there will never be another person like Mr. Warther in our life time.

A Private User

Dont bother going here. It totally sucks a big one. I felt like I was in my grandpas basement. There is a guided tour which is painfully long, a movie which is even worse and then you are able to buy knives. I had to leave in the middle of it because it was so boring. Do yourself a favor and go to Amish Country instead.

A Private User

We where camping and happened to stop in, and what a joy, the hightlight of our trip!! I have recommended the museum to friends who went also and they found it a wonderful and interesting place, and cant wait to go again. Well worth the fee!!!! You will never see anything like it in the world. Truly a gifted man,

Angela Howard

This museum doesnt only have amazing carvings & a great history, it also doubles as a wedding venue! My sister recently got married there & it was just beautiful! They have a wedding planner on site to help with all your needs. Its a great place for a wedding if you have around 50 guests. Please check it out!

Chiew Johnson

Phenomenal wood and ivory carving by Mr Warther, a genius! His train models made by hand are out of this world. The black and white documentary of Mr Warthers life was fascinating. Their gift shop has unique gifts and a knife shop that manufactures a world class knives.

Kenneth Joseph

Such a wonderful place bring your family and check this out!! I cant possibly describe how cool it is but there are things in here that you will see nowhere else that have thousands of hours of delicate hand work put into them and are simply beautiful.

Sarah Cecil

If there were more stars Id add them. Absolute MUST if you visit the area. Fascinating story of the artist and his work is incredible. Could (and have) spent hours in this place. The gift shop and knives are equally as amazing. Take the family!

Judith Wilcox

This was our second time going thru this museum. Very impressive Moony had a great talent. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. After tour you are given the opportunity to go back throughout the museum and take pictures.❤

Donald Williamson

Wow..what more can be said ...awsome Museum...both for moody and his wife. What a great master carver. FYI his grandson has a Museum in Sugar creek equally as Awsome but instead of trains David carves sailing ships out of Ivory.

Damian Bedoya

This is what a museum is all about. The personality of this family owned museum far exceeds it size. A truly wonderful experience. If you enjoy art ,history or engineering you will definitelyenjoy the Warthers museum.

Amy Hartman

Wonderful! "Mooney" was a remarkably gifted man! The museum staff was welcoming, polite and very well informed. Our tour guide was Jim. His knowledge and passion for the Warther family was apparent as he talked.

C T

A surprising museum to a regular family man who accomplished astonishing works of art. To learn about all of the work he did is really incredible and inspiring. A very very interesting afternoon!!!

Dan Miller

Amazing place. A must see. Mr Warther was a genius. He was deemed the worlds greatest carvery. And I fully agree. If you are anywhere near Dover Ohio even if your not go go go!!!

Michael Brooks

We have recommend this Museum to alot of people. We have visited it about 4 times. Its a great place, they give a great presentation. It never get old. We highly recommend it.

Debbie Anemaet

I went to the museum as a child and watched Mr. Warther carve a pair of pliers. I still have mine. Much later I took my children. It still fascinates me. Five stars!

VICKIE Clark

Wonderful , brought back memories of my childhood when we visited and watched Mr Warther make pliers. Now as an adult I so appreciate his remarkable craftsmanship

A Private User

The plier tree blows my mind. Only a moron would give Warther museum less than 5 stars. Mooney was a genius and his family has carried on his legacy beautifully.

Cal Pawson

Such a wonderful family adventure. Such amazing trains and carvings. A must see for anyone interested in wood working knives buttons trains...loved it!

todd doak

I am an amateur Carver lived in Ohio all my life barely heard of this place till a friend talked me into going fantastic awesome place not just trains

Terry Howard

The embodiment of true genius resides within. A bucket list destination and a point of pure pleasure. Dont forget to take a walk around the grounds

Sharon Collins

Well worth a visit. Guided tours and worth every cent. Amazing story about the carver. The details in the carved pieces are hard to believe.