Ohio River Museum – Marietta Museums

VISIT

The Ohio River Museum

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Three buildings of exhibits focus on the history of the Ohio River and its importance relating to the expansion of our country. The Golden Age of the steamboat recalls the romance and luxury as many people traveled the river in style. The river’s natural history explores the stories of the beauty and the ugliness that the inland rivers sometimes tell.

Upcoming Event

Passport to Fun: Summer Camp at the Museum

Date(s): 06/26/2018 - 06/29/2018
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Ohio River Museum

Cost: $100 per student / $90 for FOM Members Early Bird Registration $10 Off - Deadline April 2, 2018 Who: Ages 7-12; RSVP by June 11, 2018 Scholarships Available. Let’s get wild and crazy at the museum this summer! Join...

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Featured Exhibition

Innovation Through Necessity

WHERE: Mezzanine Level - CMM

This exhibit presents a look at 19th century crafts, families, and businesses that were part of Marietta’s early years. The saying “Necessity is the Mother of Invention” applied on the early frontier. Difficult situations (sometimes survival) brought about ingenious solutions.

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