Museums in Akron, OH

Find museums in Akron, OH. Listings include Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Dr Bob's Home, Akron Children's Museum, Summit County Historical Society, Cummings Center for the History of Psychology and Cascade Locks Park Association. Click on each in the list below the map for more information.

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  • 09/19/23
    You wouldn't know it when you meet Henry Halem. His humility would prevent it. This article in The Portager explains why our very own Kent artist was a pioneer and is still busy leading the way at the...
    > Kent Historical Society Museum
  • 09/13/23
    Mark Your Calendar for "City Centric Kent" on PBS: Friday, Sept. 22, 8:30pm See a 30 second preview online at https://www.pbs.org/video/preview-city-centric-kent-cizpm4/ Thanks to Main Street Kent ...
    > Kent Historical Society Museum
  • 09/09/23
    Help Kent celebrate the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Erie Depot in 2025. We are looking to honor all those men and women who worked on the trains in Kent-- perhaps even as far back as when it...
    > Kent Historical Society Museum
  • 09/01/23
    Teaser from KHS--upcoming post(s): It had a long history, but a fiery ending.
    > Kent Historical Society Museum
  • 09/01/23
    New month! Flip the calendar page and mark September 17th as "Clean Up Kent" day! Sun., Sept. 17, 9am-noon. From Main St. Kent: "Want to help keep downtown Kent beautiful? Head to the Hometown Bank P...
    > Kent Historical Society Museum
  • 09/01/23
    Dress of the day: Ensemble of blue and beige wool trimmed with tassels, American, ca. 1903, KSUM 1987.41.76 ab.
    > Kent State University Museum
  • 08/31/23
    Garment of the day: Gold robe with woven leaf pattern, Indian, 1900-25, KSUM 1983.1.949.
    > Kent State University Museum
  • 08/30/23
    Today is the birthday of Geoffrey Beene. In his honor we have selected this ensemble of the day: Jacket and dress of deep red double-faced wool crepe and black wool jersey, label: "Geoffrey Beene; I. ...
    > Kent State University Museum
  • 08/29/23
    The KSU Museum will open its doors to you and your group in the evening! Curate your experience with the help of Museum staff. Hold your meeting, have a guided tour of an exhibition, follow the scave...
    > Kent State University Museum
  • 08/29/23
    Garment of the day: White double breasted linen jacket and ochre cotton trousers with drop-front construction, American, ca. 1820, KSUM 2001.33.1 (jacket) and 2002.43.1 (trousers).
    > Kent State University Museum
  • 08/28/23
    Accessories of the day: Black leather and grey twill boots, American, ca. 1915. KSUM 1986.104.39ab. These stunning boots were donated to the KSU Museum by Dick Kertscher who owned a shoe store in Ra...
    > Kent State University Museum
  • 08/25/23
    We bring you a peek at some of the beautiful handiwork created by Mildred Bumphrey—a well-known and admired Kentite. The donated photos and knitted items here are part of the KHS Museum collection. (T...
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