On June 8th, 2024 we will be hosting a dedication and unveiling of our National Historic Marker. June 8th holds a special place for the Warther Family. Not only was the present day museum building opened on this date in 1963 by Mooney, but exactly 10 years later, Mooney Warther passed away. Join us as we dedicate our marker from our listing on the National Historic Registry, a designation given to us by the National Park Service. The dedication will take place at 9:30am. In addition, we want to remember “Mooney Warther Day” put on by the city of Dover in 1963 and thank the city and its residents for years of support by also hosting half-priced admission for all Dover residents. Guided tours are at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. No reservations is needed for attending the marker dedication and it is a free event. For more information, please call 330-485-3891.

On May 11th, we will host our annual free arboretum tour. There will be a guided tour of the Dave Warther Arboretum at 11am, featuring discussions on plants, trees, and perennials found on the property. Please be aware you will need to stand for atleast 45 minutes and be able to use stairs. Please call (330) 485-3891 or send an email to kristen@thewarthermuseum.com with any questions or for more information.

On Monday, February 19th at 1pm, we will have our second program in the 2024 Warther Signature Program Series: The Art and Engineering behind Master Carver, Mooney Warther. This President’s Day we will dive into the methods Mooney used in creating his carvings. We will feature never-seen footage of Mooney working in his workshop, demonstrating the intricacies and handwork that went into each of his carvings. Studying Mooney’s methods, we showcase just how similar his work is to that of a sculptor. If you are interested in learning more, join us on February 19th. Program tickets are $22 for adults/seniors, $10 for students, and members are $5. All program tickets include full museum admission (guided tours are at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm). We encourage purchasing tickets ahead of time for the program to guarantee space: https://the-ernest-warther-museum-gardens.square.site/s/shop. For groups of 10 or more, please call 330-485-3891.

On Monday, January 15th at 1pm we will be having our first of the 2024 Warther Signature Program Series: Frieda Warther- Artist and Button Collector. This program will be all about Frieda Warther, the wife of the carver. We will breakdown Frieda’s artwork as she amassed thousands of buttons over the course of her lifetime. Some of her buttons will be focused on as well as her patterning and methods. We will also cover how we have preserved these, transferred them, and just how deep her collection goes into our archive. Frieda was an amazing artist in her own right and we want to take the opportunity to shine a light on her works. If you are interested in learning more, join us on January 15th. Program tickets are $22 for adults/seniors, $10 for students, and members are $5. All program tickets include full museum admission (guided tours are at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm). We encourage purchasing tickets ahead of time for the program to guarantee space: https://the-ernest-warther-museum-gardens.square.site/s/shop. For groups of 10 or more, please call 330-485-3891.

The Children’s Tree Decorating Workshop is a great way to spend time together while decorating a miniature tree with its own miniature garland and ornaments. Cost of workshop is $30 per child. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Click here to purchase and register.

The Children’s Tree Decorating Workshop is a great way to spend time together while decorating a miniature tree with its own miniature garland and ornaments. Cost of workshop is $30 per child. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Click here to purchase and register.

On September 1st, 2023, the Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens is excited to open a new permanent exhibit in the museum. The new exhibit, the Dale E. Warther Tribute Exhibit: Forged Through Generations, features unique and distinguished knives hand-forged by four generations of the Warther Family. Not only does the new exhibit feature the history of Warther knife-making, but it also honors over 40 men and women who served in World War II who carried Ernest Warther-made Commando Knives. Over 100 knives made by four generations of the Warther family are featured in the exhibit, spanning over 107 years from the first knife ever made by Mooney to the last knife made by Dale Warther. This exhibit honors the exquisite artistry in knife-making by the late Dale Warther and honors the legacy that was forged between four generations of Warthers.

Mooney Warther greatly admired Abraham Lincoln. Across Mooney’s lifetime, he amassed quite a collection about him. In this program, we will dive into the artifacts we posses featuring Lincoln, the Civil War, and one very special and rare Lincoln photograph. Discussion will follow and there will be time for questions and up close looks at the artifacts. Program admission is $20 for adults/seniors and $10 for students. Program admission includes full access to the museum. Groups of 12 or more, please call 330-485-3891 to ensure availability. All tickets must be purchased online or in advance.

Mooney and Frieda Warther collected items from across the globe throughout the course of their lives and these are highlighted in our program showcasing the artifacts they collected. This detailed and behind the scenes look at their never-before-seen personal collections features items like gold coins from the Roman Empire, ancient Mayan artifacts, and more. Discussion on collecting will also be covered and there will be time for questions and up close looks at the artifacts. Program admission is $20 for adults/seniors and $10 for students. Program admission includes full access to the museum. Groups of 12 or more, please call 330-485-3891 to ensure availability. All tickets must be purchased online or in advance.

On May 7th, we will host our annual free arboretum tour and flower sale. There will be a guided tour of the Dave Warther Arboretum at 11am, featuring discussions on plants, trees, and perennials found on the property as well as the history of the property itself. Please be aware you will need to stand for atleast 45 minutes and be able to use stairs. On the same date, the museum will host its fifth annual Frieda Warther Flower Sale from 9am-3pm. A variety of items will be for sale ranging from seeds, perennials, ground covers, annuals, vegetable plants, succulents, and hanging baskets. Proceeds from this sale benefit Frieda Warther’s original Swiss gardens. Frieda Warther founded Dover’s Garden Club, was an advocate of 4-H, and shared her garden and craft-making knowledge with hundreds of locals. We are working to keep her dreams and gardens alive. Please call (330) 485-3891 or send an email to kristen@thewarthermuseum.com with any questions or for more information.