John & Annie Glenn Museum

The John & Annie Glenn Museum in New Concord, Ohio, preserves John Glenn’s boyhood home and interprets the hometown roots of the astronaut and Marine aviator and his wife, Annie. Visits begin with a short film, continue through living-history rooms hosted by a period actor, and include John’s recreated teenage bedroom and the Annie Gallery, with personal artifacts and material about her speech therapy and advocacy. Allow about an hour. The operator lists public opening May through October, Wednesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00 and Sunday 13:00–16:00; the last full tour starts at 15:00. Monday and Tuesday are closed. Groups of more than ten can arrange visits outside normal hours. Listed admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors age 60+, $5 students, and free for children under five, active and retired military, and Ohio History Connection members. Group admission is $10 adults and $4 students. Visitor address: 72 West Main Street, New Concord, Ohio 43762; phone (740) 826-3305. Confirm seasonal tours and accessibility before travel.