The Akron History Center, Inc.

The Akron History Center, Inc. Illuminating Akron’s history through relics, artifacts, and modern digital technology.

JUST A REMINDER: The Akron History Center is open today from 1-4p (last entry at 3:30p). also is kicking off their Junet...
06/07/2026

JUST A REMINDER: The Akron History Center is open today from 1-4p (last entry at 3:30p).

also is kicking off their Juneteenth Celebration at today from 2-8p.

Come down to the museum and learn how one Akron man awakened a nation to fight for what was right and how his actions have been identified as the beginning of the Civil War. Then stop by the table at Lock 3 to learn how you can visit his home and learn more about John Brown!

HAPPY BLIMP DAY!!!! Photos 2-3 courtesy of the Summit County...
06/06/2026

HAPPY BLIMP DAY!!!! Photos 2-3 courtesy of the Summit County Public Library, Special Collection’s Shorty Fulton Collection Photo 4 the Akron History Center’s Lighter Than Air exhibit. Photo 5 from Goodyear’s 100th anniversary of Blimps

EXCITING NEWS!!! in partnership with have launched their Passport for Ohio’s Trails & Trails Program. This passport en...
06/05/2026

EXCITING NEWS!!! in partnership with have launched their Passport for Ohio’s Trails & Trails Program. This passport encourages guests to visit at least six sites across each of the trails - Innovation Trail, Creativity Trail, Air & Space Trail, Transportation Trail, Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail. People who visit six sites on a trail will receive an embroidered patch with the Trail’s logo. LUCKY FOR ALL OF YOU, the Akron History Center is on all 5 trails!!! Come on in, learn about Akron’s history, and celebrate America’s 250th birthday!!!

EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT - Don’t forget to stop in to the Akron History Center to grab a copy and meet the author...
05/16/2026

EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT - Don’t forget to stop in to the Akron History Center to grab a copy and meet the authors!!!

Here are a few upcoming events and important dates!!!
05/13/2026

Here are a few upcoming events and important dates!!!

If you are looking for something to do on this beautiful Sunday afternoon the Akron History Center is open today from 1-...
05/03/2026

If you are looking for something to do on this beautiful Sunday afternoon the Akron History Center is open today from 1-4 … stop on by, learn something new, and grab a sticker!!

This past weekend we attended the launch of the Transportation Trail at the … it was an amazing event and we are so pr...
04/29/2026

This past weekend we attended the launch of the Transportation Trail at the … it was an amazing event and we are so proud we got to be apart of it!! We cannot wait to continue to celebrate !

If you are looking for something to do today, we are open from 1-4! Come on down!
04/12/2026

If you are looking for something to do today, we are open from 1-4! Come on down!

Come on down a bit early to visit the Akron History Center… we will be open from 11-2 today!
04/04/2026

Come on down a bit early to visit the Akron History Center… we will be open from 11-2 today!

Here are some upcoming events for the Akron History Center and Downtown Akron!!
04/03/2026

Here are some upcoming events for the Akron History Center and Downtown Akron!!

Address

172 South Main Street
Akron, OH
44308

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13302521212

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