• Location:

The Kelton House is located in the Discovery District of Columbus, just west of I-71.

Our physical address is 586 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

Museum Hours of Operation

Thursday – Sunday | Tours are given on the hour at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm

Monday-Wednesday | By prearranged appointment only.  10 person minimum and please allow 3-4 weeks out for bookings. ** See below for additional details

Closed May 17th for our annual Garden Party Fundraiser

HOLIDAY Closings

Closed- July 3 & 4,  Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day

Closed the month of January for museum maintenance.

Admission/Tours

Tours will highlight the beautifully restored Museum and tell you about life in early Columbus through the eyes of the Kelton family.

• Tours begin on the hour: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm 
• Please arrive 5 min before tour begins
• $10/adults, $7/seniors (55 +) & military (Veterans, active-duty military members and Gold Star families),  $5/student
• Group rates available over 18 people
• Maximum # of guests per tour: 15
• No registration required
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• Private tours-
• **Private Historic Hour House Tour: Minimum 10 guests/Maximum 15 guests per tour- $10/person
• **Private Historic House Tour with “Sophia’s Secret”- Minimum 10 guests/Maximum 15 guests- $20/person, includes a 45 minute house tour and a 45 minute performance of Sophia Kelton who talks about life as an abolitionist and her family experience.  Guests are also introduced to the story of Martha Hartway, a freedom seeke