The best arts & culture spots in Akron

“Need a brain reset that isn’t another iced coffee? Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland brings rotating exhibitions, bold installations, and smart programs that actually make you want to talk about art, then talk some more... swing by this week and catch something unexpected worth texting the group chat about.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Whether you need a midweek vibe check or a new backdrop for the group chat, Ohio City Mural is your quick jolt of color and Cleveland pride. Snap a fresh pic, then wander a historic neighborhood that blends old-school architecture with lively energy for an easy, close-to-home reset.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a Paul McCartney and Wings exhibit showcasing the largest haul from his personal archive, plus you can wander SNL: 50 Years of Music, Revolutionary Women in Music, and a lovingly nerdy look at 1984. Go rediscover your favorites, then brag accordingly.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Simon Perkins Stone Mansion delivers a compact hit of Akron history this week. Wander an 1837 Greek Revival home built by the founder’s son, see rooms staged with artifacts from three generations, and trace the John Brown partnership on Mutton Hill, all in one very photogenic lesson.”

From the Akron newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Interactive museum for young children offering exhibits on science, technology, health & culture.”

“This museum in the Burke Lakefront Airport chronicles the history of women in aviation & space.”

“City museum boasting a vintage Merry-go-Round and exhibits on cars, planes and Cleveland history.”

“Museum focusing on military flight history, with private & government collections & a pilot gallery.”

“Kid-friendly venue with interactive exhibits, plus a giant-screen movie theater & steamship tours.”

“Museum of items collected by Raymond Buckland who started collecting in 1966.”

“Venue for weddings and events with a museum and concert hall.”

“A family-oriented venue with interactive exhibits designed to foster playful learning.”

“Modern art, including photos, shown in a historic building with a dramatic glass & steel addition.”

“Planetarium & museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils & geological specimens.”

“Modern, intimate theater with plush seats featuring concerts, cabarets & televised sporting events.”

“Museum featuring over 45,000 works covering 6,000 years plus films, music, lectures & a restaurant.”