Why You Should Go...

The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family-friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, Street of Shops, Keller Gallery, Discover World, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library, and The Stark County Story.

The McKinley Gallery holds the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world. Step back in time as you walk through the Street of Shops, a life-size replica of a historic town, including a fire station with a horse-drawn fire engine and a real-life fire pole that children can slide down! Check out the model train layout, housed inside a replica of downtown Canton's train station. Kids will also love Alice the Allosaurus, who will greet you in Discover World, along with an authentic mastodon skeleton whose fossilized remains were discovered in Canton!

The McKinley National Memorial, a National Historic Landmark located next to the museum, is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley.

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Why You Should Go...

The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family-friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, Street of Shops, Keller Gallery, Discover World, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library, and The Stark County Story.

The McKinley Gallery holds the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world. Step back in time as you walk through the Street of Shops, a life-size replica of a historic town, including a fire station with a horse-drawn fire engine and a real-life fire pole that children can slide down! Check out the model train layout, housed inside a replica of downtown Canton's train station. Kids will also love Alice the Allosaurus, who will greet you in Discover World, along with an authentic mastodon skeleton whose fossilized remains were discovered in Canton!

The McKinley National Memorial, a National Historic Landmark located next to the museum, is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round; Closed on: Sunday, Monday

Hours: Open Now. Closes 04:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 09:00am - 04:00pm

Wednesday: 09:00am - 04:00pm

Thursday: 09:00am - 04:00pm

Friday: 09:00am - 04:00pm

Saturday: 09:00am - 04:00pm

Cost: Less than $25

Payment: Cash, Check, Travelers Check, MC, Visa, Discover

Discounts: Seniors, Groups, Military

Access: Wheelchair, Service Animals

Parking: Free On-site

Available: Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tour, Vending Machines, Kids Activities, Changing Station, Wheelchairs, Meeting/Conference Rooms, Banquet Facilities, Wi-fi, Gift Shop, Souvenirs

Insider Info

Wear comfortable walking shoes.

You can reach the McKinley National Memorial by car - you do not have to climb all 108 steps

Fun Facts

Don't miss First Lady Ida McKinley's diamond tiara purchased from the Pawn Stars television program. It is in the McKinley Gallery with other presidential history and memorabillia.