We loved this tour! It's only $12, and we were treated to a video introduction and then a private…read moretour of the house with tons of information about when it was originally built and also about the latest renovation. Everyone we dealt with was so friendly and knowledgeable. We would love to go back and see it decked out for Christmas!

I've lived in Marietta for 35 years and this was my first visit. Was always thinking I'd do it…read morelater when guests came. Why did I wait! It was so enjoying to hear about the house and its history. It's a great gem for our small historic town.

This is a cute little museum featuring exhibits, shows, and interactive stations related to…read morescience, history, technology, and more. There is a very nice little planetarium (the Scidome), and viewing a show is included in the price of admission. We saw "From Earth to the Universe," which provided a crash course on astronomy throughout history and a look at our galaxy and the universe. The first floor of the space features a lot of interactive and hands-on activities, such as building a circuit, learning about your body, building and racing cars from objects like Legos, plus a 6-and-under play area. The hot shop is also located in this area, and it was very interesting to watch them work with the hot glass (and a very pleasant space to be in on such a cold day!) Upstairs is a wealth of local and regional historical information for Newark and Licking County and its citizens and discoveries. A giant mastadon skull greets you as you come up the stairs, as the Burning Tree Mastadon was found in the county. The Jerrie Mock exhibit, complete with a flight simulator and a replica of her airplane, the Spirit of Columbus, was extremely popular with the kids. (Jerrie Mock, a Newark native, was the first woman to fly solo around the world). A little historic village, complete with cash registers, scales, and games is also available to walk through on this level. Given the weather, we didn't spend as much time out in the courtyard as we probably would have otherwise, but we definitely made it over to the building housing the interurban railway car, the back end of which you can walk in and look around the interior of. There's also a really well done mural on the topic out by the parking lot. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and the museum was clean and comfortable. There is plentiful parking outside. A small gift shop, including items made in the hot shop, is available near the entrance.

My niece loves to go to another children's museum in a nearby city. Unfortunately, it's a little…read morepricey for what it has to offer beyond your 1st visit & there is very little for adults to interact with & engage. We recently went to Cosi 1 weekend instead. The Works is hands down a better experience than the other children's museum. This is now her favorite of the 3 places we've been. Unfortunately, the glass blowing was closed for routine maintenance & we have plans to return when open again. The bottom floor houses the small planetarium & hands on exhibits & play areas for kids & upstairs is more informative displays of the local area, the Works history & a brief technology over view. I've heard there's a café associated with the museum across the outdoor area but we didn't look into that the day we were there. 10/10 recommend a visit if you're in the area & looking for something new, fun & educational for kids to do.

Not your typical museum visit. Dr. Mattox is an excellent curator and guide. He definitely was…read moreengaging even with my disengaged pre-teen. He was patient and kind. More importantly, he is a wealth of knowledge who present information on any artifact to which any visitor was drawn. He put the information into context for young and old alike. What a gem this place and Dr. Mattox are to Flushing, OH!

Stopping at the Underground Railroad Museum was a eye opening experience. Sitting down speaking…read morewith Dr John Maddox and listening to stories about his life and experiences have given us a different perspective about being white in America. Things are only somewhat different today. We need to learn from our past mistakes. Thank you for taking the time to sit down and speak to us Dr. Maddox you are a very inspiring man. You opened my eyes not only to history. But how to look at my life not just through someone's else's eyes but to my own. You are correct when you say," Everyone has a story to tell." Wouldn't be great if we could all sit down and listen to everyone's story peacefully? Thank you again the visit to your museum is the highlight of my trip home. G-d bless you.

The National Road-Zane Grey Museum is actually 3 museums in one building. Obviously there are the…read more National Road and Zane Grey Museums but also housed in this complex is a museum devoted to local pottery. The museums are operated by the Ohio Historical Connection. The lady at the front desk said you could take a self-guided tour or that they also offered guided tours. We opted for the guided tour and has a very enthusatic young man as our guide. Harry was very knowledgeable about the three museums and gave an excellent - although a bit long - tour of the museums. The National Road section of the museum includes a large diaroma of the national road and the history of the road. There are numerous exhibits including an old Conestoga wagon, various sleighs, and vintage and antique automobils. The Zane Grey part of the museum contains a recreation of his writing studio and a history of his work. Zane Grey wrote all his books in long hand. His wife then typed them on a old typewrtier and supposedly corrected his spelling and grammar while typing. Finally, the local pottery museum has an excellent collection of local and regional pottery. The tour guide gave a good explanation of the processes used in the crafting of pottery. The museum is just off of I-70 at Norwich. Allow 1-2 hours - depending on how much you want to absorb.

Well worth a detour if you're traveling through Ohio and are interested in learning about early…read moretransportation. I loved the displays and the varied types of transportation (had no idea a Conestoga wagon was so large!), and the other sections about Zane Grey and local pottery were interesting too. The grounds have a few picnic tables and it was a pleasant place to eat lunch before getting back on the road.

Nice museum visit while in Marietta for a concert. Highlights the beginnings of the Northwest…read moreTerritory and several inventions from the area. Gives backstory on inventions and both positive and negative results as well. 1-2 hours depending on how much you read

We learned so much at this huge museum! I was amazed at how many 18th Century artifacts are still…read morearound. We especially enjoyed seeing the full-sized birchbark canoes. In one sat a realistic mannequin, a man caught in the act of paddling. His homespun clothing and long, ragged hair added to the feeling we were seeing a real person. Campus Martius gave us a good picture of how people lived and worked during the early years of the Northwest Territory and Ohio: Coal mining, 18th Century factories and mills, smallpox, quilts, slavery, the Civil War, a mastadon tooth, railroads, the growth and inpact of the telegraph (the internet of its day), a timeline of Ohio history and world history. The variety of artifacts and exhibits was delightful! If you go, be sure to check out the engaging exhibits on the lower level

I'm not a huge museum guy, but this one was really cool. Man, the history that Cambridge Glass has…read moreand the 50+ years they operated 24/7. Do you realize how much glass that is being produced? WOW! I love the fact that the plant had everything it needed to be self sufficient and that it produced glass even in the hardest of times. This museum is well worth the $6.00. We had a guided tour throughout and the Tour Guide was AMAZING. Very knowledgeable with the history and she herself has ties to its history. Worth the visit. Kids may not enjoy it but they do have some interactive stuff that will keep them occupied for a while. Stop...You will enjoy it.

First of all, you're probably already a glass lover...so what are you waiting for? "Get over here!"…read moreI cannot say enough great things about Cambridge Glass, I absolutely love it! It is Eye Candy galore! There is a history lesson here, if you choose to partake, & rows upon rows of glass displayed by color batch in beautifully lit cases. Then there little nooks of separate displays & a Victorian style dining room set for Christmas dinner. Swoon! The Volunteers who work here, yes - they are all volunteers, are exemplary. Their knowledge of the pieces & of the glass making processes will "blow" you away! Everytime I've visited I've left knowing something I didn't know before. There is a small gift shop at the front & they will happily box your item & even ship! You do have to pay for shipping. They are truly experts at packaging items safely. I've had several boxes shipped to my home in Atlanta without any problems at all! Great Job Volunteers! The building is not super exciting from the exterior but you're wise enough not to judge a book by its cover! There is a small private parking lot just for the museum next to the building so usually there's no trouble with parking. Word to the wise: you will be here longer than you thought you would. If George isn't "into" glass, tell him go get a sandwich & come back in 2 hours! Also, this isn't a good place for children unless they are EXTREMELY well behaved & I mean it. They wouldn't have much fun here so why put yourself through it. Your experience here will be a memory of a lifetime. My ancestors worked in the glass factory in Cambridge many years ago which I'd never known until just a few years ago thanks to some great volunteers who shared that with me so I have many reasons to hold Cambridge dear to my heart. Lastly & very important- this isn't Costo - please CHECK their operating hours before planning a visit. They are not open full time year round. You would be so disappointed to travel a distance & find that they're not open. Check their website or call first. You're in for a treat!

I have know this place for more than 75 or so years. It is always amazing! Mooney was an extremely…read moretalented man! And very pleasant. I remember him on a Sunday afternoon, sitting on his chair under the big old shade tree on the front lawn. He always greeted. He'd reach not his pocket and pull out a little block of wood and his knife. With 3 or four cuts, he made a pliers and gave it to me. Ive broken them and lost them over the years. I was skyways impressed with his train collection! All hand carved. Absolutely beautiful. Abd the button house! Amazing! I still hope to get back there some day.

I first visited the Warthern Museum over 30 years ago and have been back several times. Recently…read morewe had out-of-town relatives visiting and were looking for something to do. So, a trip to Amish country and then a side trip to the Warther Museum was the ticket. Earnest Warther was a master carver and he carved a wide array of amazing carvings - mostly of trains. The detail in his carvings is incredible. Warther was sel-taught and he actually made some of his own knives because he could not find what he needed in the stores. His craving and craftmanship is amazing. This is a MUST-SEE attraction in the Dover/New Philadelpha area. Allow at least 2 hours (longer if you have time) to thoroughly enjoy this museum.

This is a great museum that explores the history of movement of people and goods down the Ohio…read moreRiver. The high point is a guided tour of the W.P Snyder, a steel hull steam powered paddle wheel towboat. The tour, escorted by a knowledgeable guide includes boiler room, engine room, crews quarters, galley, dining and living quarters and the pilot house. Also included a models of many riverboats, annotated period photographs and many artifacts from the period.

Another must-see in Marietta, Ohio! Down the hill from Campus Martius Museum; we saw them on…read moreseparate afternoons, but can combine for a nice full day. Also a docking point for other boat tours, to learn history of the era. I'm a vintage photo fan, so was not disappointed in their huge collection: a priceless visual record of all types of river transportation, focusing on the famed paddle wheelers. See period tableware, furniture, machinery, engineering drawings, disasters...all from the old boats themselves. There's something for every interest. A good rainy day option too.

Home of the Licking County Historical Society, this well preserved historic home has their offices,…read moreplus artifacts from various eras. Downstairs there's a large event space, with a kitchen, for meetings, weddings, and more. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. Open quite a bit for a museum, though call ahead to check. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in local history, and history in general.