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Akron Children's Museum

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Admission from $8.

About Akron Children's Museum

Akron Children's Museum in Akron, Ohio offers hands-on learning through a dozen exhibits where visitors explore, build, and create. Scale the Summit challenges climbers, Energy Quest engages problem-solvers, and Farm to Table teaches food connections. Sound Studio lets children make music, Light, Shadow, Play explores perception, and Curtain Call Theater invites performance. Excavation Station, Rigamajig, Discovery Ramps, and Jumbo Blocks encourage construction and physical play. The A.R.T Studio and Healthy Little Monsters round out the permanent collection. Each child and adult pays $8 admission; infants under one enter free. Veterans receive a $1 discount. Guests presenting EBT, SNAP, or WIC cards with matching ID pay $2 per person for up to four people. Members of the Association of Children's Museums' Reciprocal Network pay $4 per person for up to six visitors. All pricing and discount information appears at akronkids.org.

Tickets, prices & hours

Adult
$8
Child
$8
Infants under 1
Free

Hours: Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Thu: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM; Fri: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: 12:00 – 5:00 PMHours via Google Maps

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What’s on at Akron Children's Museum

4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Oct 15 – 16Event

PNC Mobile Learning

Children explore hands-on activities about earning, saving, spending, and sharing money through interactive stations including a disc run, photo station, and storytelling tree from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM.

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“Join the PNC Grow Up Great program at the Akron Children's Museum on October 15 & 16 from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM for an exciting, hands-on learning experience”

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Oct 17Event

FREE Fall Fun Day

Families explore the museum at no cost with hands-on activities including pumpkin science experiments, creative leaf art, and interactive experiences designed for children of all ages.

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“FREE Admission Day on October 17th”

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Oct 24Event

Fall Fun & Financials

Children explore autumn-themed hands-on activities and build money skills through the Grow & Go Bank, learning about saving, spending, and sharing while playing from 10 AM–5 PM.

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“Come play and enjoy a special educator-led experience where fall fun meets real-life learning on Saturday, October 24th from 10 AM - 5 PM!”

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Oct 31Event

Happy Halloween Costume Party

Families dress in costumes and enjoy a festive parade, hands-on activities, playful surprises, and a special performance by the Hoban High School Choir from 10 AM–5 PM on Halloween.

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“Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween celebration at the Akron Children's Museum on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM - 5 PM.”

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The 3 savings

If you qualify

EBT/SNAP/WIC Card Holder Admission

$2 $8

“Any guest who presents their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or WIC card and a matching ID upon arrival will be given an admission price of $2.00 per person for up to 4 adults or children.”

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Veterans Discount

$7 $8

“Veterans receive a $1 discount.”

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Season passes

Reciprocal Network Member Discount

$4 $8

“Members of Association of Children's Museums' Reciprocal Network receive 50% off regular admission for up to 6 people (including the cardholder, who must be present).”

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