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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History Hours of Operation and Rates |
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Experience the enchantment of historic Blennerhassett Island via a 20-minute sternwheeler ride. Departing from Point Park in Parkersburg, the sternwheeler takes you down the beautiful Ohio River into a bygone era. Enjoy the mansion, a horse drawn wagon ride, bicycle rentals, gift shop, concession stand, or a self guided walking tour to enjoy island exploration. You should allow a minimum of three hours for your visit to Blennerhassett Island. The Blennerhassett Regional History Museum, located on the corner of Second and Juliana streets, welcomes your visit year-round and is your main contact area for ticket purchases, group tours and event information |
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| 2008 | Blennerhassett Museum |
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Mansion |
| Jan – Mar 14 | Mon-Fri by appointment |
Hours posted in this column reflects the sternwheeler operation hours |
| Mar 15 – Apr 30 | Mon by appointment |
Island opens for visitors on |
| May 1 – Jun 8 | Mon by appointment |
Mon closed |
| Jun 9 – Sept 1 | Mon by appointment |
Mon closed |
| Sept 2 – Oct 31 | Mon by appointment |
Mon – Wed closed |
| Nov 1 – Dec 21 | Mon by appointment |
Island closed for season. |
| Dec 22 - 31 | Closed | Reopens for visitors, |
| RATES |
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ACTIVITY |
ADULTS |
CHILD 3 -12 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History |
$4 |
$2 |
Ticket purchase from museum info desk for sternwheeler rides to the island. Museum gift shop open to general public – no admission fee required. |
Sternwheeler Transportation to Blennerhassett Island |
$8 |
$7 |
Ticket sales also at Point Park visitor information building by floodwall |
Blennerhassett Island Mansion Tour |
$4 |
$2 |
Guided Tour of Mansion |
Wagon Ride Tour |
$5 |
$3 |
Narrated Tour of Upper Portion of Blennerhassett Island |
Bike Rentals |
Large 26” bikes |
Small 20” bikes |
Available from June - October |
Concession Stand |
Reasonable prices |
Reasonable prices |
Open until the last sternwheeler departs Blennerhassett Island |
Friends of Blennerhassett Island Gift Shop |
Gift shop closes 30 minutes prior to last sternwheeler departing the island |
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Rates are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information. GROUPS OF TEN OR MORE SHOULD CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS ‘Come to the Island’ for evening tours and fun this year. |
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