Planning Your Visit 
Campus Martius, a civilian fortification, was built in 1788 by the Ohio Company of Associates. When the fort was disassembled, General Rufus Putnam left his blockhouse on the original fort site. In 1931 Campus Martius Museum was erected over the Rufus Putnam House. The Ohio Company Land Office, the oldest known building in Ohio, was also moved to the museum site. Today, the museum preserves the history of America's migration west, its earliest native inhabitants, and Marietta's pioneers.
Free parking is available at the rear of the museum and on-street. Campus Martius Museum's three floors of exhibits are wheelchair accessible, excluding the second floor of the Rufus Putnam House. No visit to Campus Martius is complete without a visit to the nearby Ohio River Museum.
Also consider a stop at Mound Cemetery where you can climb a conical Indian mound and view burial sites of several Revolutionary War veterans. Here are a few items to help you explore history while in Marietta:
- Map & listing of Mound Cemetery Revolutionary War Veterans, courtesy of The Sons of the American Revolution, Marietta Chapter
- Mounds of Marietta brochure, courtesy of the Washington County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
- Historical Walking Guide, courtesy of the Washington County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
See our links page for many other historical sites in Marietta and the surrounding region.
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 to 5 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday-Saturday | 9:30 to 5 |
| Sunday | Noon to 5 |
| Closed | New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day |
Admission
One Museum admission |
1 Day Pass both |
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| FOM or OHS Member | Free | Free |
| Adult | $7.00 | $9.00 |
| Students K to College (with ID) | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| Children 5 and under (excludes groups) | Free | Free |
See our education page for school and workshop rates. |
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Facility Rental
Interested in renting Campus Martius Museum or the Ohio River Museum for a private party? Click here to see our facility rental agreement. Please call (740) 373-3750 for more details.
Directions
Campus Martius Museum is located at 601 2nd Street, Marietta, Ohio, on State Route 7, minutes from I-77. The museum is just one block away from the Ohio River Museum. Plan on touring both during your visit!
Use the interactive map below for specific driving directions.
