Kelton House Museum & Garden

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4.6

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Art Museums, Botanical Gardens

Closed 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM See Hours

586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

+1 6144-642-022

The Kelton House Museum & Garden is a historic landmark located in Columbus, Ohio. Built in 1852, this stunning Greek Revival-style mansion is now a museum that showcases the history of the Underground Railroad and the 19th century lifestyle. Guests can explore the history and stories of the Kelton family, their furniture, and personal items as well as enjoy the lovely Victorian gardens outside. The museum and garden also serve as a popular venue for weddings, events, and educational tours. With its rich history and stunning architecture, The Kelton House Museum & Garden offers visitors a glimpse into Ohio's past and provides an unforgettable experience.

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Toilets
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Good for kids
Restaurant

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Rob jay

March 22, 2024

We had the most perfect wedding ceremony at Kelton House (our reception was at another location). It made for a beautiful setting and the areas to get ready were all perfect and beautiful. Our guests were even able to tour the museum before the ceremony!

Mark bennett

March 22, 2024

This place has become a sort of sanctuary for me. I call it my very on secret garden. It’s a hidden gem in the heart of olde towne east! I have to pinch myself sometimes because I feel so lucky to have access to this bit of nature in the middle of a city. I spend most of my mornings here, as I like to practice grounding fo start my days. The owners take such a good care of this place and it definitely shows. Thank you so much for creating this beautiful space. It’s truly the highlight of where I live.

Conrad hill

March 22, 2024

My husband, my daughter, and I visited Kelton House last week. It was a wonderful place to visit. Jeff, our tour guide, was great as he explained many historical facts about the house and time period as well as the people who lived there. He appeared to love what he was doing as evident by his tone of voice and enthusiasm. I was very impressed with the Kelton House. It was also tastefully decorated for Christmas and a lovely and historical place to visit. We will be back in a couple of years with friends. The carriage house is also a wonderful place to hold parties and events. I give Kelton House an A plus and 5 stars!

Paula gildersleeve

March 22, 2024

The Columbus Library was having a Holiday Trolley Hop and this was one of the stops! The interior was lovely and had lots of dainty antique dishware and furniture. One room had a Lego cathedral that a woman and her son had spent two years constructing! I was so busy admiring it that I forgot to take photos. Go see it yourself, it's excellent! The basement featured a connection to the underground railround and there were detailed set pieces as well as placards of information. We were offered snacks and beverages in a backroom facing the garden. There were coloring pages out, too.

Brandon hayes

March 22, 2024

We called on a Wednesday because we had some time before we went to the airport. The docent said she was there & to come by & knock. We had a lovely tour of the mansion. The docent was very knowledgeable.

Bts army

March 22, 2024

This museum is a beautifully and meticulously preserved Victorian mansion that is steeped in rich history. I went for Fernando's Funeral and enjoyed the event throughly, and now I find myself wanting to go back to do the full tour. Staff/curators were knowledgeable and memorable, they really made us feel welcome and gave us so much interesting information about the house as well as the family who loved, lived and died there.

Jeffrey kerscher

March 22, 2024

I had my wedding there yesterday & it was perfect!! James is literally one of the sweetest, most understanding people/event coordinator’s I’ve ever worked with! Such a beautiful place for our ceremony. I would 10/10 recommend this place for anyones wedding!

Lori tull

March 22, 2024

Such a rich history. Had a very abnormal experience in the dining room. I felt a sudden burst of tears and started bawling my eyes out during the tour. Not sure what happened but I felt fine as soon as I left the room. Beautiful gardens and wonderful staff. If your nearby it's worth the stop.