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 and two Saturdays a month (see below). 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.

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

2010 WEEKEND HOURS:
July 10, 12:30 - 5 pm From Tenements to Townhouses on view
July 24, 12:30 - 5 pm Family Fun Saturday and From Tenements to Townhouses on view
August 14, 12:30 - 5 pm Family Fun Saturday and From Tenements to Townhouses on view
August 28, 12:30 - 5 pm From Tenements to Townhouses on view
September 11, 12:30 - 5 pm Family Fun Saturday celebrating Grandparent’s Day; From Tenements to Townhouses on view
September 25, 12:30 - 5 pm Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day & last Saturday to see From Tenements to Townhouses
October TBD
November TBD
November 25-26, HOUSE CLOSED
November 27, 12:30 - 5 pm Family Fun Saturday featuring Holiday tours, activities, and refreshments
December 4, 12:30 - 5 pm Family Fun Saturday featuring Holiday tours, activities, and refreshments
December 11, 12:30 - 5 pm Family Fun Saturday featuring Holiday tours, activities, and refreshments
December 18, 12:30 - 5 pm Family Fun Saturday featuring Holiday tours, activities, and refreshments
December 24-27, HOUSE CLOSED

Where are we?
Directions:
Take I-75 to Ezzard Charles Drive.
Head east on Ezzard Charles (away from Union Terminal).
Turn right on John Street
Turn left at the stop sign, 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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