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Akron Art Museum


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The award-winning new John S. and James L. Knight Building  designed by renowned Viennese architecture firm
COOP HIMMELB(L)AU  adds 64,000 square feet to the existing museum. The expansion increases the museum’s ability to originate and present traveling special exhibitions and display major, rarely seen works of art from its permanent holdings, as well as new acquisitions in photography and sculpture, special strengths and focus of the institution’s recent collecting.  The expansion also features new public spaces such as an auditorium, a store and a cafe, allowing the Akron Art Museum to become a civic gathering place in the heart of downtown Akron.


Hours: Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address: Akron Art Museum

One South High


Phone: (330) 376-9185
Our Email: mail@akronartmuseum.org
Our Website:www.akronartmuseum.org

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The University of Akron Hower House

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Kevin O'Bryan's

Kevin O'Bryan's, Akron's oldest Irish pub. A great place to enjoy good food and blarney, with the best built Guinness in town! Located in Firestone Park, just 5 minutes from downtown Akron.

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F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm is a 104-acre natural area with 2.3 miles of hiking trails, three ponds, several gardens, a tall-grass prairie and a 9,400-square-foot visitors center with exhibits and displays. The Nature Realm was named in honor of Frank A. Seiberling, co-founder of Goodyear Tire &

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Chenoweth Golf Course

Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
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Valley View Golf Club -Valley/River

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