Campus Martius Museum, Marietta

About Campus Martius Museum

Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio preserves the history of America's earliest western frontier through exhibits housed in a building constructed on the site of the original stockade built between 1788 and 1791. Visitors explore three floors of exhibits interpreting the Northwest Territory and the region's pioneering settlement. The museum features the Rufus Putnam House and displays artifacts and interpretive materials related to early American settlement and military history. The facility hosts special events and lectures throughout the year, including programs exploring topics such as Civil War history, women in politics, and the First American Regiment. Group visits and school field trips are available by reservation. The museum offers level entry access and accessible restrooms, with wheelchair accessibility on three floors. Located at 601 2nd Street in Marietta on State Route 7 near I-77, Campus Martius Museum publishes admission prices online and maintains regular hours Monday through Sunday.