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Museums
Akron is home to many unique and fascinating museums that will excite your mind and quiet your spirit. Click the links below to learn more about visiting Akron’s fine museums.
African American Museum - Cleveland, OH
www.aamcleveland.org
Visit the only museum of its kind in Northeastern Ohio dedicated to African-American History.
Akron Art Museum
akronartmuseum.org
The Akron Art Museum features 12,000 square feet of gallery space dedicated to art produced since 1850.
American Marble and Toy Museum
akronmarbles.com/american_marble_and_toy_museum.htm
Mass-produced toys began with the advent of the clay marble that was first produced in Akron, Ohio in 1884. Learn about the history of the modern American toy industry at the American Marble and Toy Museum.
Archives of the HIstory of American Psychology
www3.uakron.edu/ahap/
Wander through an extensive collection of historical artifacts related to the history of American Psychology at the University of Akron.
Cleveland Museum of Art
www.clevelandart.org
Travel to nearby Cleveland to experience a permanent collection of over 40,000 objects that celebrate various styles, periods and cultures from around the world.
Kent State university Fashion Museum
dept.kent.edu/museum/
This museum is dedicated to the history of costume and decorative arts.
MAPS Air Museum
Learn about the history of aviation and its impact on society through displays of vintage aircraft and artifacts at the MAPS Air Museum in Akron.
National First Ladies' Library
www.firstladies.org
This national archive is dedicated to honoring the contributions of First Ladies.
National Inventor's Hall of Fame
www.invent.org
Learn about over 200 inventors who have helped shape the world we know today at this interactive exploratory museum.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
www.profootballhof.com
Located in the city where the National Football League was born, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has attracted visitors from all over the world.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Cleveland, OH
www.rockhall.com
Visit this tribute to rock & roll located in nearby Cleveland.