By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce
(TOLEDO, OH) — This past Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) hosted an America 250-Ohio: Homecoming and Picnic & the TMA’s 125th Anniversary. The America 250-Ohio: Homecoming and Picnic is a statewide celebration that brought communities together across Ohio. The combined event was a free, family-friendly event held on the Glass Pavilion Lawn and in the Glass Pavilion. On the lawn, there were tents filled with people giving away free goodies, from samples of desserts to stickers and pins, a stage with bands playing music, and native indigenous tribes and local historians sharing their history, culture, stories, and beautiful art. You could even create a piece of art with the Toledo Museum of Art Ambassadors (TMAA). Food trucks were also available. This event was sponsored by the America 250-Ohio Commission and presented by Cenovus Energy. It was celebrated alongside the Toledo Museum of Art’s 125th Anniversary, with additional support from The Worthington Companies Foundation, The Marzetti Company and the Rita B. Kern Foundation.
ABOUT THE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART
Established in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is a beloved cultural institution in Toledo, Ohio, and a global leader in the museum field. Its renowned collection features over 25,000 works, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art, and has one of the finest collections of glass in the world. Situated on a 40-acre campus, TMA integrates art into people’s lives through its world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, robust educational programs, and community outreach.
Admission and parking to TMA are always free, welcoming everyone to explore the museum’s galleries. TMA is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and select holidays. TMA is located at 2445 Monroe St., just one block off I-75, with exit signs posted for easy access. For more information, call 419-255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org.
Photos by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce.
