Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth

Name: Southern Ohio Museum
Address: 825 Gallia St, Portsmouth, 45662-4137, United States
Telephone: +1 740-354-5629

#1 among attractions in Portsmouth

Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Southern Ohio Museum is located in Portsmouth, Ohio, and serves the south and southeastern parts of the state. It is located in the former Security Central Bank Building, which was built in 1918 in the Beaux Arts style. It has been open as a museum since 1979. ()

Coordinates: 38°44'3"N, 82°59'44"W

Address

825 Gallia St2nd WardPortsmouth 45662-4137 United States

Contact

+1 740-354-5629

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Southern Ohio Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spartan Municipal Stadium, Portsmouth Raceway Park, Second Presbyterian Church, Ghosts In The Attic Antique Mall.

1 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Spartan Municipal Stadium, Portsmouth
26 min walk • Spartan Municipal Stadium, formerly known as Universal Stadium, is a stadium in Portsmouth, Ohio. It hosted the National Football League's Portsmouth Spartans from 1930 to 1933, as well as local high school teams.
1.2 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth
31 min walk • Portsmouth Raceway Park is a three-eights mile dirt track located approximately 1 mile west of Portsmouth, Ohio. The track was built in 1990 by Owner/Operator Boone Coleman.
~1810 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Second Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth
9 min walk • The Second Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth, Ohio is a historic church at 801 Waller Street. It was built in 1911 and was a work of architect George W. Kramer. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. As of 2012 the congregation is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
0.4 miSW
38°43'53"N • 83°0'8"W
Ghosts In The Attic Antique Mall, Portsmouth
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1610 ftSE
Universities and schools
Shawnee State University, Portsmouth
8 min walk • Shawnee State University is a public university in Portsmouth, Ohio. Established in 1986, Shawnee State is an open admissions university. It is the southernmost member of the University System of Ohio.
0.4 miE
Library
Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth
10 min walk • The Portsmouth Public Library is a public library located near downtown Portsmouth, Ohio, United States. It has served the city since 1879. The library has four branch locations in Scioto County: Lucasville, New Boston, South Webster, and Wheelersburg.
~1490 ftW
Church
All Saints Episcopal Church, Portsmouth
8 min walk • All Saints Episcopal Church is a historic building in Portsmouth, Ohio.
~1700 ftSW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth
9 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 221 Court Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. The Greek Revival church building was constructed in 1849. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~800 ftW
Church
Evangelical Church of Christ, Portsmouth
4 min walk • Evangelical Church of Christ is a historic church at 701 Fifth Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. It was built in 1886 and added to the National Register in 1987. On January 11, 2020, strong winds knocked over the church's steeple causing damage to its roof.
~1940 ftW
Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
10 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church is a historic church in Portsmouth, Ohio. It was built in 1870 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
~850 ftSW
Shopping, Department store
Anderson Brothers Department Store, Portsmouth
5 min walk • Anderson Brothers Department Store is a registered historic building in Portsmouth, Ohio, listed in the National Register on 2001-02-02.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Southern Ohio Museum open?

Southern Ohio Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Southern Ohio Museum?

Nearby attractions include Evangelical Church of Christ, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Bigelow United Methodist Church, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Portsmouth Fire Department No. 1, Portsmouth (6 min walk), Boneyfiddle Commercial District, Portsmouth (6 min walk).