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.
Embark on a celestial journey through ancient mythology in our special exhibit collaboration between the Hoover-Price Planetarium and the Collections Department! Explore artifacts representing constellations and delve into their captivating stories. From diverse cultural perspectives to unique celestial views, immerse yourself in an odyssey through time and space.
Don’t miss out on this chance to marvel at the stars and uncover the riches of our collection!
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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.
Protecting cultural treasures during wartime is complicated. The rules of engagement often prohibit the military from responding to threats in close proximity to historic cultural sites.
Learn more about the bravery of curators, the destruction of antiquities, and the importance of historical memory in this brand new program presented by Executive Director Kim Kenney and 20-year Air Force veteran Karen Everman!
Protecting cultural treasures during warti
Protecting cultural treasures during wartime is complicated. The rules of engagement often prohibit the military from responding to threats in close proximity to historic cultural sites.
Learn more about the bravery of curators, the destruction of antiquities, and the importance of historical memory in this brand new program presented by Executive Director Kim Kenney and 20-year Air Force veteran Karen Everman!
You're invited to join us for the Cemetery Walk & Nooks and Crannies Tour at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum!
Two of our most popular tours in one day! Join Archivist Mark Holland for a walking tour of West Lawn Cemetery, followed by a behind-the-scenes basement tour of the McKinley National Memorial (McKinley Monument) with Director of Education and Membership, Ally Carlson!
Pre-paid reservations are required. Reserve tickets by using this direct link: qrco.de/bf5NVD
You're invited to join us for the Ceme
You're invited to join us for the Cemetery Walk & Nooks and Crannies Tour at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum!
Two of our most popular tours in one day! Join Archivist Mark Holland for a walking tour of West Lawn Cemetery, followed by a behind-the-scenes basement tour of the McKinley National Memorial (McKinley Monument) with Director of Education and Membership, Ally Carlson!
Pre-paid reservations are required. Reserve tickets by using this direct link: qrco.de/bf5NVD
Get ready for our headline event: Timeless Connections: Experience History through the Street of Shops!
This fundraiser will allow you to step back in time and immerse yourself in history as we bring the Street alive! Meet artisans, business owners, and characters from the past inside our charming Street of Shops and venture into several spaces that the general public are not allowed access to!
Your ticket includes a fun-filled evening with:
Live music
Costumed characters
Delicious Food + MORE
Get ready for our headline event: Timeless
Get ready for our headline event: Timeless Connections: Experience History through the Street of Shops!
This fundraiser will allow you to step back in time and immerse yourself in history as we bring the Street alive! Meet artisans, business owners, and characters from the past inside our charming Street of Shops and venture into several spaces that the general public are not allowed access to!
Your ticket includes a fun-filled evening with:
Live music
Costumed characters
Delicious Food + MORE
Join Science Director Lynette Reiner as she examines Ancient Secret Societies such as the Illuminati, Freemasons, Knights Templar, and more!
These societies were the incubators of democracy, modern science, and ecumenical religion. They elected their own leaders and drew up constitutions to govern their operations. Still today, archaeologists continue to learn more about the functionality of these societies!
Join Science Director Lynette Reiner as sh
Join Science Director Lynette Reiner as she examines Ancient Secret Societies such as the Illuminati, Freemasons, Knights Templar, and more!
These societies were the incubators of democracy, modern science, and ecumenical religion. They elected their own leaders and drew up constitutions to govern their operations. Still today, archaeologists continue to learn more about the functionality of these societies!
Embark on a celestial journey through ancient mythology in our special exhibit collaboration between the Hoover-Price Planetarium and the Collections Department! Explore artifacts representing constellations and delve into their captivating stories. From diverse cultural perspectives to unique celestial views, immerse yourself in an odyssey through time and space.
Don’t miss out on this chance to marvel at the stars and uncover the riches of our collection!
Embark on a celestial journey through anci
Embark on a celestial journey through ancient mythology in our special exhibit collaboration between the Hoover-Price Planetarium and the Collections Department! Explore artifacts representing constellations and delve into their captivating stories. From diverse cultural perspectives to unique celestial views, immerse yourself in an odyssey through time and space.
Don’t miss out on this chance to marvel at the stars and uncover the riches of our collection!
Join us at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum for Mythical Creature Day!
There will be fun activities, arts & crafts featuring dragons, gnomes, fairies, and much more! Create a small fairy garden, make a mask, try some unicorn treats, and more.
This workshop is included with paid admission to the museum.
Join us at the McKinley Presidential Libra
Join us at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum for Mythical Creature Day!
There will be fun activities, arts & crafts featuring dragons, gnomes, fairies, and much more! Create a small fairy garden, make a mask, try some unicorn treats, and more.
This workshop is included with paid admission to the museum.