The OH WOW! Science Museum held its inaugural gala at the Tyler History Center Wednesday evening.

It celebrated OH WOW!'s 12-year anniversary as a fixture in downtown Youngstown.

The museum honored those who helped make the milestone possible.

Among those was former director Suzanne Barbati and founders Roger and Gloria Jones. Governor Mike DeWine and Senator Mike Rulli were also thanked for their contributions to the museum.

The event also kicked off the OH WOW!'s spring fundraising campaign.

The museum aims to raise about $20,000 for educators, STEM kits and take-home experiments.