Our walls are filled with exciting pieces, from folk art and photography to sculptures and paintings. In addition to our own collection, the Akron Art Museum features borrowed works. We've showcased pieces by Georgia O'Keefe, Andy Warhol and Dale Chihuly, as well as works from the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Modern Art. At the Akron Art Museum, exhibitions are only one aspect of our institution. In fact, we have a long list of programs for the community to enjoy.
Families can spend quality time together through hands-on art programs, storytelling and more.
The Akron Art Museum also features events like Downtown at Dusk. This outdoor concert series draws large crowds in the summer. The museum also holds an annual film series, poetry readings , special guest lectures and activities for the entire community to enjoy. Take advantage of this world-class museum. The Akron Art Museum has short listed three in the international search for an architect to build a new building adjacent to the existing 1899 historic structure.