Ohio River Museum
The Ohio River Museum is a museum that interprets the history of the Ohio River. This is one of the sights of Marietta. It comes under Friends of Museums, Inc..
A museum inside Marietta
You can stay in Marietta
Ohio River Museum is inside Marietta, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 90 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Mid Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) has airline service, about 5 miles from Ohio River Museum.
Established in 1941
Ohio River Museum dates from 1941 and is run by Friends of Museums, Inc.. About ↓
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Ohio River Museum
The Ohio River Museum is a museum that interprets the history of the Ohio River. The museum is situated on the Muskingum River, near its confluence with the Ohio River, in Marietta, Ohio. Opened on March 16, 1941, the museum celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2016.
Among the museum's collection is the W.P. Snyder, Jr., the last steam-powered towboat on the river.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1941
- Run by
- Friends of Museums, Inc.
Overnight near Ohio River Museum
The first towns with rooms are Marietta (17) and Marietta Township (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ohio River Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | in town | — | 17 11 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 13,053 | $162K | — |
| Marietta Township | 4 mi east | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 4,176 | $195K | — |
| Parkersburg | 12 mi south | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 28,593 | $122K | C− |
| North Hills | 8 mi south | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 805 | $259K | — |
| Vienna | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 10,321 | $154K | C− |
| Muskingum Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,249 | $223K | — |
| Adams Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 3 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 1,497 | $204K | — |
| Mineralwells | 17 mi south | 25 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,389 | $155K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Ohio River Museum
All of these are within 64 miles.
57 mi State parkHocking Hills State Park
32 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
51 mi Ancient siteGrave Creek Mound
47 mi Park & preserveMcClintic Wildlife Management Area
1in town MuseumCampus Martius Museum
59 mi Stadium & arenaWesBanco Arena
64 mi City parkOglebay Park
58 mi MuseumFlint Ridge State MemorialPhoto credits
Hocking Hills State Park: Ramseybuckeye, Public domain · The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0 · McClintic Wildlife Management Area: Steve from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Campus Martius Museum: Snoopywv, CC BY-SA 4.0 · WesBanco Arena: Jgera5 at English Wikipedia, CC0 · Oglebay Park: Morganismysheltie (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Flint Ridge State Memorial: Nyttend, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Ohio River Museum
Is Ohio River Museum in Marietta?
Yes. It’s inside Marietta, OH.
When is the best time to visit Ohio River Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–82°.
How far is Ohio River Museum from Columbus?
About 90 miles northwest of Columbus, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ohio River Museum?
Mid Ohio Valley Regional (PKB), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 86 miles.
Where should I stay near Ohio River Museum?
Marietta (in town, 17 places to stay), Marietta Township (4 mi, 6 places to stay) and Parkersburg (12 mi, 13 places to stay).
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