• 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

HOLIDAY HOURS

Closed- Thursday November 28, 2024 and Friday November 2, 2024 for Thankgiving.

Closed- Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1 for exhibit install. 

Reopening- Thursday December 5th with all our Holiday Decor.

Closed December 27 and 27 for Christmas.

Closed December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

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+), $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 seeker.