Supreme Court of Ohio Visitor Education Center Receives National Award

The Supreme Court of Ohio Visitor Education Center has received the American Association for State and Local History's Award of Merit for its exhibits capturing the history and importance of courts in Ohio. The association's Leadership in History Awards, in its 61^st year, recognize achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. Read more ...

Visitor Education Center Wins Museum Association Award

The Supreme Court of Ohio Visitor Education Center recently received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Institutional Excellence from the Ohio Museum Association for its exceptional contribution to the museum profession in Ohio. Read more ...

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Welcome to the Ohio Judicial Center. For the first time in its history, the Supreme Court of Ohio occupies a building devoted solely to the judiciary. The Ohio Judicial Center accommodates the Court and other offices of the Judicial Branch and symbolizes the role of the judiciary as an independent branch of government.

When citizens enter the building they are inspired with the sense that important work is conducted here. It is a venue for the peaceful, orderly resolution of conflicts.

When the building opened in 1933, it was referred to as "Ohio's Pride." But over time, its luster faded. For decades, thousands passed by daily not knowing that inside were monumental lobbies and hallways, hearing rooms and a Courtroom all richly detailed with historical art.

Thanks to the vision and hard work of many — designers, stone masons, electricians and artisans — the building has been restored to its original glory.

The doors are open to all. Please take your time to walk through and admire the array of murals, bronze plaques, inscriptions and symbols. Together, they tell the inspiring story of the people who built Ohio.