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.
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.
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.
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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.
Join us on October 19 from 6 - 7:30 PM for the free opening of the next Keller Gallery Exhibit: Habitat. Created by Smithsonian Gardens, Habitat explores the stories and science of habitats, and the plants, animals, and humans that call them home. The exhibition examines the critical need for diverse habitats, how interconnected and fragile habitats are, and what we can do to protect them. It will be on view through March 30, 2024.
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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.
Join us on Friday, December 1, 2023 for our annual Holiday Open House from 6 – 8 PM. The East Canton Echoes will get you in the holiday spirit with their performances throughout the night, and Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters will warm you from the inside out with their delicious coffee samples. Step back in time and enjoy the Street of Shops decorated specially for the season and participate in our scavenger hunt!
Join us on Friday, December 1, 2023 for ou
Join us on Friday, December 1, 2023 for our annual Holiday Open House from 6 – 8 PM. The East Canton Echoes will get you in the holiday spirit with their performances throughout the night, and Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters will warm you from the inside out with their delicious coffee samples. Step back in time and enjoy the Street of Shops decorated specially for the season and participate in our scavenger hunt!
We cordially invite you to a delightful holiday dinner set in our charming Street of Shops. Our aim is to transport you back in time to the elegance and spirit of the early 1900s, where the magic of the season truly comes alive. Enjoy entertainment from the East Canton Echoes Choir during this magical evening, and visit our Gift Shoppe starting at 5:30 PM for a Sip & Shop. Sample our Coffee Bill coffee, pick up the perfect gift for that special person, or find something for yourself.
We cordially invite you to a delightful ho
We cordially invite you to a delightful holiday dinner set in our charming Street of Shops. Our aim is to transport you back in time to the elegance and spirit of the early 1900s, where the magic of the season truly comes alive. Enjoy entertainment from the East Canton Echoes Choir during this magical evening, and visit our Gift Shoppe starting at 5:30 PM for a Sip & Shop. Sample our Coffee Bill coffee, pick up the perfect gift for that special person, or find something for yourself.
Join us on October 19 from 6 - 7:30 PM for the free opening of the next Keller Gallery Exhibit: Habitat. Created by Smithsonian Gardens, Habitat explores the stories and science of habitats, and the plants, animals, and humans that call them home. The exhibition examines the critical need for diverse habitats, how interconnected and fragile habitats are, and what we can do to protect them. It will be on view through March 30, 2024.
Join us on October 19 from 6 - 7:30 PM for
Join us on October 19 from 6 - 7:30 PM for the free opening of the next Keller Gallery Exhibit: Habitat. Created by Smithsonian Gardens, Habitat explores the stories and science of habitats, and the plants, animals, and humans that call them home. The exhibition examines the critical need for diverse habitats, how interconnected and fragile habitats are, and what we can do to protect them. It will be on view through March 30, 2024.