Akron Art Museum

A major art exhibitor for northeastern Ohio residents, the Akron Art Museum resides in the heart of Akron, adjacent to the Akron-Summit County Library and the Akron Symphony Orchestra.

The Akron Art Museum has been enriching the culture of the area for almost ninety years. When it opened in the borrowed basement of the public library, the founders had aspirations of promoting art in Akron and eventually becoming an internationally recognized museum. In 1937, after a fire destroyed much of the museum's collection, the Akron Art Museum made goals to rebuild by enhancing its collection, educating the public about art, and hosting significant travelling exhibits.

The museum's permanent collection focuses on art produced since 1850. The museum houses 12,000 square feet of exhibit space. The museum opens from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. It remains open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays. The museum offers tours and houses a gift shop and café.

Guests enjoy visiting the location in groups. Guided tours can be made well in advance and are able to accommodate a number of visitors at once. Locals and tourists alike enjoy visiting this artful museum.