The John & Annie Glenn Museum in New Concord, Ohio, presents John Glenn’s boyhood home and explores the lives of John and Annie Glenn. Tours also put their story in the context of the Great Depression and the World War II home front.
- Address: 72 West Main Street, New Concord, Ohio 43762
- Regular visitation: Wednesday through Sunday, May through October
- Admission: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; $5 for students
What to expect at the museum
The museum uses the Glenn family home to tell the story of John and Annie Glenn and their hometown roots. Its mission also includes serving as an educational center and preserving historically and educationally significant articles for future generations.
On the first floor, a period actor welcomes visitors as if they had stopped by the home, creating a living-history experience. The Annie Gallery focuses on Annie Glenn’s life and legacy, including her work as a musician and advocate. John Glenn’s bedroom exhibit includes model airplanes and a rope bed with a feather mattress.
The home’s history connects the family to the wider community: it also served as a rooming house for students from nearby Muskingum College.
John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio, and moved to New Concord with his parents when he was two. On February 20, 1962, he piloted Friendship 7 around Earth three times, becoming the first American to orbit Earth.
How do you get to the museum in New Concord?
The museum is at 72 West Main Street in New Concord. From Garland Hotel, it is about a 4-minute drive or a 26-minute walk.
If you’re walking, you can use the address to find the museum on West Main Street. For a stay that keeps the museum within easy reach, consider a hotel close to the John & Annie Glenn Museum.
The museum’s address is 72 West Main Street, New Concord, Ohio 43762. You can plan your visit around the town.
Hours, admission and visitor access
Regular visitation runs from May through October. The last full tour starts at 3 p.m., so plan your arrival with that in mind. Before you go, check the official site.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday: 1 PM–4 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors age 60 or older, and $5 for students. Admission is free for children under 5, active and retired military, and Ohio History Connection members.
If you’re arranging a group tour, admission is $10 for adults and $4 for students; the museum says it can open at any time for group tours of more than 10 visitors.
A $20 Yesteryear Pass covers admission to both the John & Annie Glenn Museum and the National Road & Zane Grey Museum. You can contact the museum at (740) 826-3305 or information.maem@gmail.com with questions about your visit.
What can you pair with a museum visit?
The National Road & Zane Grey Museum in Norwich is about five minutes from the Glenn museum, making it a nearby second museum stop. The John & Annie Glenn Heritage Trail connects 33 historic and cultural sites across Cambridge, New Concord and Zanesville.
Muskingum University is another local point of interest, with a connection to the Glenn family home’s history as student lodging. The Muskingum University campus guide offers context for a visit to the university.
FAQs
What does the John & Annie Glenn Museum cover?
It presents the Glenns’ lives and hometown roots, including a living-history welcome, the Annie Gallery and a bedroom exhibit. Tours also address the Great Depression and the World War II home front.
When is the John and Annie Glenn Museum open?
Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. Regular visitation runs from May through October, and the last full tour starts at 3 p.m.
How much are John Glenn Museum tickets?
General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors age 60 or older, and $5 for students. Some visitors, including children under 5, enter free.
What else can you see around New Concord?
The free John & Annie Glenn Heritage Trail connects historic and cultural sites in Cambridge, New Concord and Zanesville. The New Concord, Ohio visitor guide provides more context for exploring the town.