The Betts House has been part of Cincinnati's history for over two hundred years. Built in 1804 it is located in the Betts-Longworth Historic District in the city's West End. In 1995 the oldest surviving brick building in Cincinnati became the "Betts House Research Center," a place dedicated to the study of building materials and traditions. This remarkable survivor of Cincinnati's period of settlement serves as a valuable resource and artifact for the study of early building materials and architecture. We invite you to visit this special place!


General museum admission is $2 per person.
Group tours are available by appointment.
Please note: Because of its age and location, The Betts House is not handicapped accessible. There are stairs leading up to the house and stairs within the house.

REGULAR HOURS: walk-in Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 am - 2 pm
Other days and times may be arranged by appointment.  The museum is closed on January 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
PLEASE NOTE: The Betts House will also be closed December 6, 7, 8, and 13, 2011 and will be closed from December 30, 2011 - January 16, 2012.

Some of our exhibits are on view at other venues. Check here for a current list of traveling exhibits and their locations.

2011 WEEKEND HOURS AND CLOSINGS:
The Betts House will be open the SECOND and FOURTH Saturdays of each month, 12:30 - 5 pm.  (due to holidays, the Betts House will not be open the fourth Saturday in May or December)
The FOURTH Saturday is also a Family Fun Saturday with family-friendly activities.
The museum is closed on January 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
PLEASE NOTE: The Betts House will also be closed December 6, 7, 8, and 13, 2011 and will be closed from December 30, 2011 - January 16, 2012.

Where are we?
Directions:
FROM OHIO VIA I-75
Take I-75 South
Exit 1G, Ezzard Charles Drive
Turn Left at the light onto Ezzard Charles
Turn Right on John Street
Turn Left at the stop sign, Clark Street
We are mid-way down the block on the left.

FROM OHIO VIA I-71
Take I-71 South
Exit 2 US-42 S/Reading Road
Turn Right at Central Parkway
Turn Left at Ezzard Charles Drive
Turn Left on John Street
Turn Right on Clark Street
We are mid-way down the block on the left.

FROM KENTUCKY VIA I-75/I-71
Take I-75 North into Ohio
Exit 1D US-50/6th Street/River Road
Exit at Linn Street/Dalton Avenue, stay to the right.
Turn Right at Linn Street
Turn Right on Clark Street
We are mid-way down the block on the left.

FROM KENTUCKY VIA I-471
Take I-471 North into Ohio
Exit 7 - E. Liberty Street.
Turn left at Reading Road
Continue onto Central Parkway
Turn Left at Ezzard Charles Drive
Turn Left on John Street
Turn Right on Clark Street
We are mid-way down the block on the left.

Parking is available on Clark Street, John Street, Central Avenue, and the Town Center Garage on Central Parkway behind Music Hall. 

Please note: Because of its age and location, The Betts House is not handicapped accessible. There are stairs leading up to the house and stairs within the house.

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