Kelleys Island, Ohio
Kelleys Island Historical Association
More than a museum — an entire campus filled with island history, memorabilia, unique gifts, antiques and more.
2026 Hours
Thursday – Monday
12–4 p.m.
Watch for the open flags and our sign for hours.
Location
224 Division Street
Kelleys Island, OH
Next to the Old Stone Church, just a short walk from downtown. Get directions
Admission
Members get in free
$5 individual · $15 family (up to 6) · $4 senior or military · groups of 7+ $3 each
Our Campus
Visit in person and take a tour, or take a video tour from home. Browse our extensive collection of island artifacts, complete with searchable documents, or donate an item of your own.
Museum & Gift Shop
Browse our most memorable displays, and be sure to meet Tarzan, our mascot. The Gift Shop offers unique island merchandise and a wonderful collection of island-related books, many by local island authors.
Our Historic Church
Built in 1866, the church can be rented for your special event. It’s a beautiful, intimate place to get married.
The Parsonage House
Not just a historic house (built in 1888 for the church’s pastor), but also an extraordinary resale shop.
Memory Walk
Place an engraved brick in memory of or in honor of a loved one, or to commemorate a special occasion.
This Island’s History
From the arrival of the Kelley family to its place as a tourist destination, our history is well documented in wonderful Island newspapers dating back to the 1860s.
Sections of Interest
Revisit life on Kelleys Island in years gone by
Village (1890–1899) and Township (1863–1883)
Who graduated when?
Two walking tours and a bunch of interesting videos
About the Association
Join us at a meeting! You can also browse our Business Members and Charter Members, and relive some of our most memorable events.
Support Us & Get Involved
Memberships are a great way to support the Island’s history. Members get the quarterly newsletter, a 10% discount in the gift shop and free admission to the museum.
If you have any questions, contact bricks@kelleysislandhistorical.org