Black Kite Coffee is an independent, locally owned coffee house that specializes in delicious coffees, teas, and savory pies. We make all of our food in house, completely from scratch, and we do our best to fulfill the foodie in all of us. Serving the Old West End (OWE) and outlying Toledo community since 2012, we seek to revitalize the neighborhood meeting spot, where friends and neighbors can get together and know they will experience our best, every time.

Located inside the Glass Pavilion, this trendy lounge features signature coffees, teas, beer, wine, soft drinks, and homemade pastries. On the weekends, things heat up with live glassblowing demonstrations only steps away. 
Open Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Friday:10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 
Sunday: Noon-5:30 p.m. 

Welcome to the Historic Old West End of Toledo, Ohio. This neighborhood remains one of the best kept secrets in the country. Twenty-five city blocks making up one of the largest collections of late Victorian houses left standing in the United States. Frank Lloyd Wright studied this area in his planning of his Oak Park Project in Illinois. Pristine examples of Colonial. Georgian, Italian Renaissance, Queen Ann, Dutch Colonial, French Second Empire and Arts and Crafts homes fill our streets. We invite you to experience our rich and glorious history and architecture.

Located inside the Herrick Lobby entrance of the main Museum building, the Museum Café offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts. Begin your visit with a tasty treat, or take a break from the galleries for refreshment.

The Museum Store features a diverse and delightful selection of unique merchandise and specialty gifts inspired by the Toledo Museum of Art’s world famous collection. We also carry exclusive items developed in tandem with the TMA Glass Pavilion Hot Shop. Whether your tastes are classic or modern, elegant or whimsical, you’ll find much to enjoy at the Museum Store.

The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral is the only Plateresque (architectural style of 16th century Spain) cathedral in the world. It features layers of paintings and frescos of saints and angels reaching to the ceiling, a magnificent stained glass Rose Window and mosaic altars. The Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Church for the Diocese of Toledo and the building teems with ornate carvings and statues both inside and out. Call for times of worship.

This 1,700 seat Greek Revival style concert hall is located within the east wing of the Toledo Museum of Art and is home of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra Classic Series. Visitors and concert-goers alike can’t miss the Peristyle’s "sky" or its curving row of 28 Ionic columns that surround the seating area.

Take a break from your day-to-day responsibilities and relax at the beautiful Scottwood Inn. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, unique workspace for your next business meeting, carefree "staycation" with your favorite people, or a special place to host your next family reunion, you'll always feel right at home at the Scottwood Inn.

Built in 1896 by Mrs. Emma J Schroeder this stately Victorian home boasts four guest bedrooms, a theatre in the attic, and an outdoor pool. Guests will enjoy the spacious double parlor with fireplace and plentiful breathtaking historic wooden features throughout the home.

Our bed and breakfast provides temporary housing (less than 30 days residency) to travelers to Historic Old West End. We provide lodging on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; this includes the option to rent the entire Inn. Also, an upstairs private area is available for business meetings. (maximum 10 people).

   

The Arts Commission supports, promotes and connects visual, performing, and literary artists, arts organizations and businesses; and administers the City of Toledo’s 1% for Art ordinance. We take pride in serving and connecting regional artists and the general public to information and opportunities that inspire a creative life. Through innovative programming, public art, artist services, inclusive youth programs, and community events – we aim to inspire a vibrant community in Toledo.

Located in the heart of downtown Toledo at a storefront in the historic Valentine Building. The Toledo History Museum offers a glimpse into our rich and diverse past. THM offers a wide variety of events throughout the year which include our popular Glass City Garters, Gambling, Gangsters and Gin tour, lectures, and educational programming for young and old. There is something for everyone at Toledo History Museum. Please check our website for a schedule of events.  

Hours: Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is Free, donations are appreciated. The Toledo History Museum (THM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Toledo, Ohio area and will collaborate in this ongoing effort with other historical organizations.

 

More than 30,000 works of art represent American and European painting, the history of art in glass, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, Asian and African art, medieval art, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic arts, and modern and contemporary art.

The main Museum building interior contains four and a half acres of floor space on two levels. It has 45 galleries, 15 classroom studios, the 1,750-seat Peristyle concert hall, the 176-seat Little Theater lecture hall, the Family Center, the Museum Café, and the Museum Store featuring Collector’s Corner.

The Toledo Museum of Art opens its collection to the public—free of charge—six days a week, 309 days a year.  We are closed on Mondays and major holidays.

Museum galleries are fully accessible. Free wheelchairs and strollers are available at each entrance of the main Museum building and the Glass Pavilion.

The Glass Pavilion is home to the Toledo Museum of Art's world-renowned glass collection and features more than 5,000 works of art from ancient to contemporary times.

The Glass Pavilion itself is a work of art. All exterior and almost all interior walls consist of large curved glass panels creating a transparent structure that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. 

Also included are galleries for special glass exhibitions, artist studios, demonstration areas, and spaces for education and special events.

The Glass Pavilion is located directly across Monroe Street from the Main Museum with parking adjacent to the building. It is open during regular Museum hours, and admission is free.

The University of Toledo offers a variety of event space options. Savage Arena, a multipurpose complex, can serve the needs of intercollegiate athletics but can also host concerts, theater presentations, convocations and graduation exercises. From conference rooms to leisure spaces, the University's Residence Halls are well equipped with meeting facilities. The University of Toledo Student Union is the ideal place for meetings, seminars, banquets, retirement parties, wedding receptions or whatever else you have in mind.

The University of Toledo Department of Art’s home is the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), a four-story building designed by world-renowned architect Frank O. Gehry that was dedicated in 1993. Physically attached to the ground floor of the Toledo Museum of Art, the CVA provides students and faculty direct access to the Museum’s world-class collections of western and non-western art. The building’s sky-lit studios and extensive darkrooms are home to the photography, painting, drawing, new media, foundation, and printmaking classes.