The best arts & culture spots in Summit County

8 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Munroe Falls Historical Museum

Arts & Culture

Munroe Falls Historical Museum lets you dig into the city’s paper mill and train depot roots, browse online tour videos, and discover the…

83 Munroe Falls Ave (Munroe Falls)

“Munroe Falls Historical Museum lets you dig into the city’s paper mill and train depot roots, browse online tour videos, and discover the people and stories that built Munroe Falls. Run by the local historical society founded in 1976, it’s a worthy stop when you want real hometown context.”

From the Stow newsletter, September 24, 2026

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The Family Room, LLC

Arts & Culture

From Crazy Glow Pottery and pour art to jewelry, candles, and the gloriously chaotic Crazy Paint, The Family Room, LLC turns Akron boredom…

4299 Kent Rd #5 (Stow)

“From Crazy Glow Pottery and pour art to jewelry, candles, and the gloriously chaotic Crazy Paint, The Family Room, LLC turns Akron boredom into a creative win. Drop in for a quick project, book a birthday party without the headache, or keep nights spicy with TFR After Dark.”

From the Stow newsletter, October 10, 2026

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Simon Perkins Stone Mansion

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Simon Perkins Stone Mansion delivers a compact hit of Akron history this week. Wander an 1837 Greek Revival home built by the founder’s…

550 Copley Rd (Akron)

“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 Cuyahoga Falls newsletter, September 30, 2026

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Akron Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

Akron Children's Museum packs the kind of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. play that turns wiggles into wonder, with exhibits like Sound Studio,…

Parking: 51 W. State Street Mailing Address:, 216 S Main St (Akron)

“M. play that turns wiggles into wonder, with exhibits like Sound Studio, Rigamajig & Discovery Ramps, and Quake, Rattle, & Roll. Perfect for curious littles and their grownups looking to learn, build, and burn energy without handing over a tablet.”

From the Akron newsletter, September 23, 2026

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Akron History Center

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Akron History Center turns local lore into lively exhibitions, activities, and events, from a rare Mickey Mouse gas mask to the wild fact…

172 S Main St (Akron)

“Akron History Center turns local lore into lively exhibitions, activities, and events, from a rare Mickey Mouse gas mask to the wild fact that the first mass-produced toy in history came from Akron... clay marbles. A quick dive into the stuff that makes our city weird, proud, and worth bragging about.”

From the Cuyahoga Falls newsletter, September 17, 2026

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MAPS Air Museum

Arts & Culture

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

2260 International Pkwy (North Canton)

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

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Akron Art Museum

Arts & Culture

Akron Art Museum has two fresh installs worth a midweek detour, Alice Pixley Young: Half Life and Barbara Kasten: Threshold, both running…

1 S High St (Akron)

“Akron Art Museum has two fresh installs worth a midweek detour, Alice Pixley Young: Half Life and Barbara Kasten: Threshold, both running August 8, 2026 to January 31, 2027. If you hustle, it’s also your last shot at Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors on Sunday, August 16, 2026.”

From the Cuyahoga Falls newsletter, October 14, 2026

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Screen Suites

Arts & Culture

Skip the crowded theater and settle into Screen Suites, where chef-inspired plates and craft cocktails arrive at the push of a button while…

797 E Market St (Akron)

“2 surround and leather recliners. Treat your crew this week.”

From the Cuyahoga Falls newsletter, October 8, 2026

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