Massillon Museum presents much more than art and history lessons. MassMu engages visitors in experiences.
In six galleries, exhibitions spanning an array of interests change regularly; the new Paul Brown Museum within MassMu highlights hometown hero, Coach Brown, and his football legacy. New spaces offer artist opportunities and rental venues. The Immel Circus, a 2,620-piece hand-carved miniature circus, surrounded by real circus costumes, posters, and photographs, is a visitor favorite.
A sensory room, where guests of all ages can relax and center themselves, also provides privacy for breastfeeding mothers. Two family restrooms and diaper changing tables in both the men's and women's restrooms add to MassMu's family-friendly atmosphere.
In the Museum shop, OHregionalities, visitors find regionally handcrafted pottery, jewelry, and cards, local history and football books, and children's gifts. The lobby cafe, Anderson's in the City, offers specialty coffees, sweets, and light lunch.
Massillon Museum presents much more than art and history lessons. MassMu engages visitors in experiences.
In six galleries, exhibitions spanning an array of interests change regularly; the new Paul Brown Museum within MassMu highlights hometown hero, Coach Brown, and his football legacy. New spaces offer artist opportunities and rental venues. The Immel Circus, a 2,620-piece hand-carved miniature circus, surrounded by real circus costumes, posters, and photographs, is a visitor favorite.
A sensory room, where guests of all ages can relax and center themselves, also provides privacy for breastfeeding mothers. Two family restrooms and diaper changing tables in both the men's and women's restrooms add to MassMu's family-friendly atmosphere.
In the Museum shop, OHregionalities, visitors find regionally handcrafted pottery, jewelry, and cards, local history and football books, and children's gifts. The lobby cafe, Anderson's in the City, offers specialty coffees, sweets, and light lunch.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:Closed Now. Opens 9:30 AM
2:00pm -
5:00pm
9:30am -
5:00pm
9:30am -
5:00pm
9:30am -
5:00pm
9:30am -
5:00pm
9:30am -
5:00pm
9:30am -
5:00pm
Cost: Free
Payment: Cash, Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover
Access: Wheelchair, Service Animals, Bicycle
Parking: Street, Bicycle
Available: Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tour, Private Tour, Café, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Changing Station, Wheelchairs, Meeting/Conference Rooms, Wi-fi, Gift Shop
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Insider Info
MassMu is free and open to the public but does accept donations.
Two-hour free parking is available on the street and in nearby city lots.
The photobooth costs $4 and is unable to make change, so be sure to bring some singles.
Fun Facts
The Immel Circus is one of the most interesting "pieces" in the collection of the Massillon Museum. The 100-square foot miniature hand-carved circus is surrounded by rotating displays of circus-related artifacts.
Oscar the skeleton has both scared and delighted visitors since he was donated to the Museum in 1934.
MassMu's collection encompasses over 100,000 objects in 94 categories, including paintings and prints, ceramics, glass, photographs, textiles, costumes, military artifacts, city records, agricultural equipment, Native American objects, quilts, and more.
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Massillon Museum presents much more than art and history lessons. MassMu engages visitors in experiences.
In six galleries, exhibitions spanning an array of interests change regularly; the new Paul Brown Museum within MassMu highlights hometown hero, Coach Brown, and his football legacy. New spaces offer artist opportunities and rental venues. The Immel Circus, a 2,620-piece hand-carved miniature circus, surrounded by real circus costumes, posters, and photographs, is a visitor favorite.
A sensory room, where guests of all ages can relax and center themselves, also provides privacy for breastfeeding mothers. Two family restrooms and diaper changing tables in both the men's and women's restrooms add to MassMu's family-friendly atmosphere.
In the Museum shop, OHregionalities, visitors find regionally handcrafted pottery, jewelry, and cards, local history and football books, and children's gifts. The lobby cafe, Anderson's in the City, offers specialty coffees, sweets, and light lunch.
Elena Masrour: Bingo, I'm the King, Now!–Exhibition Reception
The exhibition Bingo, I'm the King, Now! features drawings that address common struggles in Masour's home country, Iran, using a critical stance. Masour represents rebellion through her subjects, who symbolize empowerment and resistance. This exhibition is on view in Studio M from November 30, 2023, through January 14, 2024. Join us for the exhibition reception on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Stark County Artists Exhibition reception.
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EXTRA FUN
Insider Info
MassMu is free and open to the public but does accept donations.
Two-hour free parking is available on the street and in nearby city lots.
The photobooth costs $4 and is unable to make change, so be sure to bring some singles.
Fun Facts
The Immel Circus is one of the most interesting "pieces" in the collection of the Massillon Museum. The 100-square foot miniature hand-carved circus is surrounded by rotating displays of circus-related artifacts.
Oscar the skeleton has both scared and delighted visitors since he was donated to the Museum in 1934.
MassMu's collection encompasses over 100,000 objects in 94 categories, including paintings and prints, ceramics, glass, photographs, textiles, costumes, military artifacts, city records, agricultural equipment, Native American objects, quilts, and more.
Attendees aged 8 and older will learn how paper was historically made from start to finish. Students will make paper pulp by hand using recycled materials, dyeing paper with various colors, and creating several sheets to bring home. Papermaking is a hands-on, water-based activity, and is engaging for kids and adults. Once dry, the paper will be suitable for most mediums, including pencil.
Attendees aged 8 and older will learn how
Attendees aged 8 and older will learn how paper was historically made from start to finish. Students will make paper pulp by hand using recycled materials, dyeing paper with various colors, and creating several sheets to bring home. Papermaking is a hands-on, water-based activity, and is engaging for kids and adults. Once dry, the paper will be suitable for most mediums, including pencil.
Join Lepley & Co. for a dried flower ornament workshop at MassMu on Sunday, December 10, from 2:30 to 3:30! The Lepley & Co. team will guide you through making ornaments using dried flowers. The workshop is open to adults and children age 8 and older. Register at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Please register by Thursday, December 7, to reserve your spot. A parent or guardian must purchase a ticket and remain for the duration of the workshop with any minor registrant.
Join Lepley & Co. for a dried flower o
Join Lepley & Co. for a dried flower ornament workshop at MassMu on Sunday, December 10, from 2:30 to 3:30! The Lepley & Co. team will guide you through making ornaments using dried flowers. The workshop is open to adults and children age 8 and older. Register at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061. Please register by Thursday, December 7, to reserve your spot. A parent or guardian must purchase a ticket and remain for the duration of the workshop with any minor registrant.
The exhibition Bingo, I'm the King, Now! features drawings that address common struggles in Masour's home country, Iran, using a critical stance. Masour represents rebellion through her subjects, who symbolize empowerment and resistance. This exhibition is on view in Studio M from November 30, 2023, through January 14, 2024. Join us for the exhibition reception on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Stark County Artists Exhibition reception.
The exhibition Bingo, I'm the King, No
The exhibition Bingo, I'm the King, Now! features drawings that address common struggles in Masour's home country, Iran, using a critical stance. Masour represents rebellion through her subjects, who symbolize empowerment and resistance. This exhibition is on view in Studio M from November 30, 2023, through January 14, 2024. Join us for the exhibition reception on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Stark County Artists Exhibition reception.