Wapakoneta, Ohio: First on the Moon Mural

Freestanding full-color 2-D photorealist selfie-friendly mural by John Cerney features Neil Armstong in his space suit, the Apollo 11 spacecraft, and, of course, the Moon.

Address:: 17595 US-33, Wapakoneta, OH
Directions:: East of town. I-75 exit 110, then drive east three miles on US-33. On the north side of the road, facing east; to see it, you'll have to drive past it and then turn around.
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour

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A drive-by does not do the mural justice, as the moon portion looks rather bland. One must stop to fully appreciate the moon portion of the mural.

[Daniel Sheron, 06/27/2025]

First on the Moon Mural.

First on the Moon Mural

The moon is made up of 270 plywood panels and stands 16 feet tall. Armstrong is 12 feet tall. Located 4 miles east of Wapakoneta on Highway 33. Love John Cerney's art, which can be found all over the U.S.

[Donnah, 06/27/2025]

First on the Moon Mural

A big mural thing of Neil Armstrong stands along the highway.

[laurel pickard, 05/22/2023]

Created by artist John Cerney in 2020, the freestanding full-color 2-D photorealist selfie-friendly mural features Neil in his space suit, the Apollo 11 spacecraft, and, of course, the Moon.