Museum at the Friends Home

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Museum at the Friends Home

Handicapped accessible. Three floors and 25 exhibit rooms are housed in a 1905 Quaker boarding home. Museum closed from mid-Dec. to first Saturday in April.

Located in the heart of the Quaker Historic District, the Museum at the Friends Home is dedicated to preserving all aspects of the history and culture of the Waynesville, Ohio, area

09/04/2026

Some stories never really leave ✨

This fall, walk the streets of historic Waynesville with the Museum at the Friends Home and discover the people, places, legends, and unexplained happenings that have become part of our village story.

Hear tales of former residents, shopkeepers, and townsfolk whose stories have been passed down for generations. Some are rooted firmly in Waynesville history. Others have taken on a life of their own.

Your guide will share these stories in the very places where they happened, blending local history, folklore, ghostly encounters, and a little mystery into an evening through Waynesville after dark. 🌙✨

Reservations are required and each session has limited availability. Reserve your spot at friendshomemuseum.org and discover the stories that still linger along the streets of Waynesville.

08/27/2026

AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM 👻✨🌙
Ghost Hunt 101 | Museum at the Friends Home

What happens inside the museum after the doors close?

Find out September 19 from 7 PM to midnight our last class of the season!

Your evening starts with Ghost Hunting 101, led by ParaVizionz Paranormal Society, a local TAPS family investigation team. Learn how paranormal investigations work, hear some of the museum’s history and stories from around Waynesville, and learn to use authentic ghost hunting equipment.

Then it’s time to investigate
The museum is different after dark
Come curious… you never know what you might discover. ✨

Please note, this event is open to ages 16 and up | Registration is required at friendshomemuseum.org and space is very limited | All proceeds directly benefit the Museum at the Friends Home

08/20/2026

All three Ghost & Goblet Dinner and Tours are officially SOLD OUT! 👻✨🌙

We’re incredibly grateful for your support and can’t wait to see everyone for a few unforgettable evenings this October! Thank you so much for supporting the Museum at the Friends Home! 💛💛💛 Please check out our other upcoming Ghost Adventures!

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Enjoy a hauntingly memorable evening at the restored Venue at The Historic Lockup! ✨

Dine in this historic setting while storytellers from the Museum at the Friends Home share ghost stories passed down by locals through the years.

After dinner, follow our guides on a walking tour through Waynesville’s Historic District, where even more tales await.

Reservations are required and space is very limited. See website for event overview, ticket information and dinner menu. Available dates: October 3, 17, and 24th!

07/18/2026

It’s Saturday, and you know what that means! 💛✨

The museum is open today from 1 to 5 PM. Stop by, say hi, take a tour, and grab tickets for our upcoming Elvis Tribute Concert, Waynesville Underground Railroad Tour, and the final Ghost Hunt Class 101 of the season.

The best days start here in Waynesville! 💛

07/03/2026

We are so excited for this weekend! ❤️ The Museum will be open Saturday! Come say hi to Cheryl! 🤍 Need tickets for Elvis Tribute Concert featuring Noah Back we will be selling them at the 4th of July Festival, stop and say hi to Jim! 💙 Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Address

115 S 4th Street
Waynesville, OH
45068

Telephone

(513) 897-1607

Website

http://www.friendshomemuseum.org/

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