Statement on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Situation

As a public venue, the Garst Museum is closely following the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) recommendations from the Ohio Department of Health and local health officials. The safety and health of our patrons, staff, and volunteers are forefront in our COVID-19 policies. Updated October 27, 2020 The Garst Museum is OPEN to the public! ​ New Garst Museum Covid-19 policies include:

• Masks are required for all patrons to tour or visit the Garst Museum

• Children three and under are not required to wear a mask

• The temporary admissions station is located in the Lowell Thomas Meeting Room, located directly off the parking lot

• The Garst House entrance is currently closed

• Garst Museum patron capacity is 35

• Social distancing is enforced

• Due to its small size, the Darke County Research Center/Genealogy Library is closed to the public.

• Starting on June 16, 2020, researchers can make requests by phone (937-548-5250) or via email at genealogy@garstmuseum.org.

• We are currently not able to accept artifact or genealogy donations

• The Garst Museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays

• Our current operating hours are: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• The Garst Museum Store is open for in-person shopping​

The Garst Museum Online Store is able to take and ship orders.

Please visit here to place your order.