Class field trips and groups of all ages welcome!

Plan your visit

Local Museums for Local Students Initiative

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Campus Martius Museum and The Castle Museum are partnering to promote local history education by expanding awareness of our educational field trip opportunities for schools throughout Washington County (Ohio), Wood County (West Virginia), and the surrounding region.

Our shared goal is simple: to ensure every student in our local communities has the opportunity to visit their local museums at least once during their academic career. We believe that connecting students with the history of the Mid-Ohio Valley through hands-on experiences helps foster a deeper appreciation for the people, places, and events that shaped our region.

Together, we have put together a suggested progression of field trips that aligns with elementary grade levels. While these recommendations provide a pathway for students to experience different aspects of local history, teachers are welcome to select the programs that best complement their curriculum.

Initiative Guide

Educational Field Trips

Campus Martius Museum welcomes school groups of all grade levels for guided tours and hands-on programs tied to early Marietta and post-Revolutionary War frontier history. Programs are designed to support Ohio Academic Content Standards and can be customized to fit your students.

To schedule a visit, complete the registration form below. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received, and your date is not confirmed until you hear back from museum staff. Payment is due upon arrival.

Need support for bussing? Ask about our Travels Through History Fund. We offer transportation reimbursement to any school that requests it. Details are discussed during booking.

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Open Field Trip Registration Form

Campus Martius Field Trip Price Guide

  • $10/student and $5/non-teacher chaperone

  • $12/student and $5/non-teacher chaperone

  • $14/student and $5/non-teacher chaperone

  • $5/student and $5/non-teacher chaperone

⚠️ We must cap all groups at 13 students; therefore, your group must have 52 students or fewer to accommodate the four program rate. You may split your groups into multiple days in order to accommodate the schedule of your choice. Chaperones do not apply to group total.

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Adult Groups and Bus Tours

Campus Martius Museum is a great stop for adult groups, bus tours, and organized outings. Whether you're planning a day trip with multiple stops or a standalone visit, museum staff can work with you to fit your group's schedule and needs. Group visits include:

  • A self-guided tour of our three floors of exhibits and the Ohio Company Land Office*

  • A guided tour of the Rufus Putnam House. This can take place either as a volunteer-led group tour (up to 14 people per tour, 25-30 minutes) or as an individual, self-paced discussion with our volunteer “house sitters.”

  • Discounted price of $9 per person for groups of 10+

To schedule your visit, complete the registration form below.

*Accessibility Note: The museum is wheelchair accessible with the exception of the Land Office building and the second floor of the Putnam House.

Group Visit Inquiry Form