Akron Art Museum

Address:	1 S High St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
Phone:	+1 330-376-9185
Site:	akronartmuseum.org
Rating:	4.2
Working:	Closed Closed 11AM–5PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM

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Gabby Dorsey

Its a really great museum with lots of exhibits that rotate frequently! The building is designed beautifully and the staff is so amazing! They are all beyond nice and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Also, they have tons of amenities that make the experience all the more great such as a cafe, a store, a library, and behind the cafe they have an area where you can use locker (very spacious lockers, I might add) for 50 cents. Also, they allow fee admissions on Thursdays which is great for me as I am a student at the university and I can walk there to enjoy all of the beautiful art. Beyond the museum itself, it hosts really amazing events that highlight a lot of fair trade items as well as local artists and makers. In short, I simply can not rave enough about this museum. I HIGHLY recommenced that anyone of any gee go to this museum.

Chelsa Graver

First time here today. Im an akron u student so I was free, but no one offered to tell us about the areas for the exits and we didnt know where to go until we asked. Its a big place for sure. The exhibits were amazing. Felt a bit awkward with the employees walking around the exhibit it made you feel like you were always going to be yelled at. The gift shop is really nice and the employee there was extremely friendly. Me and my boyfriend ventured over to the little cafe and the "barista" behind the counter didnt even acknowledge we were even there. She was to busy eating with her friend to even see if we needed help or would have liked anything. Over all the artists made the museum!

Brian Harris

Five years ago I wouldve said, "Im not an artist, I dont have a 6-figure salary, and I dont own a black mock turtleneck. This place isnt for me." Then we started going to free Thursdays. Then the kids started going to the childrens programming. Then we became members. So yeah, my minivan was parked next to an Aston Martin the other day. Im sure the elite arent thrilled the unwashed masses are converging on the art museum, but kudos to the staff for creating an inclusive community site.

Urbsee LLC

The lead docent - Gina was Amazing! If you take a guided tour they will use several props to draw you further into the experience! Definitely check out often to see some amazing Ohio artists and many incredible works from deeply talented artists that regularly contribute from all across the nation! Right now Thursdays are free, but if you cant make it on a Thursday the experience will still be well worth it!

TJ V

Great exhibits and an awesome building. They do a lot of great work for the community, and its an affordable activity that gets you out in downtown. I was very impressed by the collections here, and have been several times. Check out their website to see what exhibits are in, because they change pretty frequently.

A Private User

Akrons a great town but unless youre an architecture fan interested in how they took an ultra modern building and plopped it over a charming building that was the previous home to the museum, Id say, skip it. The collection is small, and spotty.

Katrina R

Not terrible, but definitely not worth the $7 + parking I paid to get in. Although they do have more interactive exhibits than other museums Ive been to, the quality and quantity was not as expected and I was greatly disappointed.

Wen Mann

An incredible Museum with an interesting variety of Art It is an incredibly kid friendly museum with many Hands-On opportunities. The programming for children in art classes are out of this world. Thank you Akron Art Museum!

Titi Kaka

Apparently everything is art! There is a huge room and it seems like they told to someone to fill up this room with "exhibits" in less than an hour with everything he can find in the storage room or the dumpster!

Jamie Chipps

I have attended private events as well as gone on a normal day. The Akron art museum never disappoints. The people are helpful and the art is always changing. Its small which I like. Cute gift shop too.

A Private User

I embrace the idea that a tour is not enough and you normally need to read something more about what you have seen. Here comes the library with few but good books, mostly biographical.

Dena Ward

First time there and very impressed with the wide variety of media and selection of artists. Glad to see a lot of support for local artists. Free on Thursdays so check it out!

Amy Spangler

Ive only been in the newer building 3 times since its been built. Serrvice is always fantastic, but seems I only get to see 1/2 the museum. There is always a portion closed.

Karen Simmons

“Music to Warm Your Ears!” On select Thursdays during the summer, this place offers a free music concert right outside the building in a newly renovated “park” area

Maria Kalikas

Really nice selection of artwork. They get really cool exhibits. They have a colonial sort of style of art and they have more modern art that is there permanently.

Julian Dozier

Upscale art gallery with nice rotating exhibits. The "new" part of the building is very interesting, and theyve made good use of the original building as well.

Jayson Shenk

A great museum for contemporary art and cool events. They always have something interesting. Good food and coffee in the cafe too.

Jocelyn Roueiheb

Its a very small museum but I love that they have live music every Thursday in the summer. Check it out if youre in the area!

Ralph Walters

A fantastic art museum with a wonderful regular collection and a fantastic revolving collection. Cant recommend it enough.

Raphael Heard

I visited this wonderful museum last fall and enjoyed myself. I am thinking of getting a membership with the art museum.

Unkle Turpis

A great experience and the Hi Fructose exhibition was worth the admission. Nice little souvenir shop and well.

The Tech Librarian

Nice selection or art. Building is beautiful and its free on Thursdays at the time of this writing