The Castle Historic House Museum, Marietta

About The Castle Historic House Museum

The Castle Historic House Museum in Marietta preserves an 1855 Gothic Revival mansion where visitors take guided tours through rooms furnished with period artifacts and historic documents. The museum operates a Carriage House Interpretation Center where guests purchase tickets and browse a gift shop. Educational programs include summer camps, tea events, cemetery tours, and ghost tours designed for different age groups and interests. School groups and scout programs can schedule visits, and bus tours accommodate larger parties. The museum also offers guided tours of nearby Mound Cemetery as an extension of the house tour. Visitors explore the mansion's distinctive Victorian architectural features, including turrets and ornate details, while learning about Marietta's role in regional and national history. The Castle is located in downtown Marietta, Ohio on Fourth Street with street and handicap parking available nearby. The museum charges admission with discounts for seniors, students, military personnel, and groups.