Experience the passionate and inspirational life of one of the most unique artists, Ernest “Mooney” Warther who hand-sculpted the evolution of the steam engine out of ebony, ivory, and walnut. We invite you to explore the home, studio, and works of an exceptional artist, genius, and inventor.

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Walk through the paths and take in over 50 different woody plant species and unique trees as well as the 1920’s B&O Caboose, early 20th Century Steam Engine, the original telegraph office of Dover, Ohio, historic Calico Ditch, and Frieda Warther Swiss Gardens.

Warther Museum, located at 331 Karl Avenue in Dover, is dedicated to the genius and perfection of Warther’s impeccable, unmatched carvings. With guided tours taking guests throughout the displays of Warther’s priceless works of art, visitors can gain insight into how these awe-inspiring carvings were made.

David Warther Carvings is a leading Ohio attraction located in the center of Ohio's Amish community. The exhibit features over 90 carvings made by David Warther, a 5th generation carver of Swiss heritage who works daily in his on-site workshop where he regularly demonstrates carving techniques and tools including his hand filing and sanding ...

The Ernest Warther Museum displays the priceless artworks of the World's Master Carver, Ernest "Mooney" Warther. A one hour guided tour takes guests through the life and works of a sculptor who captured the evolution of the steam engine out of ebony, ivory, and walnut.

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.

The Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens, located in Dover, Ohio is home to the World’s Master Carver. Experience the passionate and inspirational life of one of the most unique artists, Ernest “Mooney” Warther who hand-sculpted the evolution of …

In 1905, at age 20, Ernest Warther designed and made his first pocketknife. By 1910 he had refined and solidified the unique Warther pocketknife design and was utilizing North American cattle bone as the handle material. Today the Model 1910 comes in a variety of different colored bone handles crafted from North American cattle bone.

Visit the Warther Carving Museum, in Dover, Ohio, and you’ll experience the story of the Warther family and how the Warthers combined love of family and a love of hobbies to create an amazing legacy. Ernest “Mooney” Warther turned his joy of carving wood and ivory into creations that the Smithsonian has called “priceless works of art ...