New Concord, Ohio, is a village in Muskingum County with a museum in John Glenn’s childhood home, a trail through town and Muskingum University, and historic roadside landmarks. Use this guide to plan a visit around the museum and the village’s outdoor stops.
- Location: Muskingum County, Ohio
- Museum season: May through October, with hours varying by day
- Outdoor route: The Friendship Trail runs through downtown, campus and a wooded area
Getting oriented in New Concord
New Concord’s village centre is a useful starting point for its Main Street landmarks and the John & Annie Glenn Museum. The village government lists its address at 2 West Main Street, while the museum is at 72 West Main Street.
The town centre is about 28 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by car from Garland Hotel, a hotel in New Concord.
For a museum-focused visit, plan around its seasonal opening pattern, then leave time for a walk along the Friendship Trail or a look at the historic road features west of town. The village’s public calendar includes meetings and community events at Village Hall, so it can help you check what is scheduled during your visit.
Local landmarks and visitor stops
New Concord’s most closely tied-to-place attraction is the John & Annie Glenn Museum, set in the childhood home of astronaut and Ohio native John Glenn. Tours, collections and galleries present the lives of John and Annie Glenn.
The museum is open from May through October: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, and the last full tour starts at 3:00 p.m.
Regular admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students, and $10 for seniors age 60 or older. Children under 5 or 6, active and retired military, and Ohio History Connection members are admitted free. For a museum-focused visit, the John & Annie Glenn Museum visitor guide covers its exhibits and planning details.
West of New Concord, the S-Bridge stands along U.S. 40 on the Old National Road. The village gallery also features a historical marker for the bridge and a Zane’s Trace historical marker, giving you a few points of interest to look for along the historic route.
Muskingum University is another local landmark, and the Friendship Trail passes through its campus. If campus is part of your visit, the Muskingum University campus visitor guide can help you plan that stop.
Getting around town
The Friendship Trail links downtown New Concord, the Muskingum University campus, a wooded section, and the New Concord Pool and East Muskingum Schools complex. It is almost 3.5 miles long, with hilly terrain and a mix of concrete sidewalk, grass, mulch and asphalt surfaces.
You can bring a dog on the trail if it is leashed or controlled. The trail listing asks owners to keep vaccinations up to date and clean up after their dogs. Friendship Lake, along the trail, is open to the public during daylight hours; fishing is allowed for East Muskingum School District residents with a valid Ohio fishing license.
The New Concord Area Pool is village-owned and operated, and is located on John Glenn School Road. Its open-swim schedule and season can change, so check the official site before you go.
Planning a day in New Concord
A practical way to organize a day is to start with the museum during its seasonal opening hours, then head to downtown and the Friendship Trail.
The route connects town and campus with a wooded stretch, so you can combine a walk with a look around Muskingum University. If you have a car, the S-Bridge is west of New Concord on U.S. 40.
Allow for the museum’s last full tour starting at 3:00 p.m. and its Sunday opening time of 1:00 p.m. If you are travelling to town by air, getting to New Concord from Zanesville Municipal Airport is one part of planning your arrival.
Before you go: Museum hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is the John & Annie Glenn Museum?
It is at 72 West Main Street in New Concord, Ohio, in John Glenn’s childhood home.
How long is the Friendship Trail?
The trail is almost 3.5 miles long and passes through downtown New Concord, Muskingum University, and a wooded area.
Can you fish at Friendship Lake?
Fishing is permitted for East Muskingum School District residents who have a valid Ohio fishing license.