The National Museum of Psychology
What makes us human? The National Museum of Psychology invites visitors to explore the history of our attempts to understand the human experience. Highlights include interactive exhibits on memory, intelligence, and personality; home movies of Sigmund Freud; a Nobel Prize; the simulated shock generator from Stanley Milgram's obedience studies, and; artifacts from the Stanford Prison Experiment.
About the Museum
The National Museum of Psychology features permanent exhibits on the history of psychology as a profession, a science, and an agent of social change. Visitors of all ages can explore how psychology has become a part of popular culture and everyday life.
Special Exhibits
Save the date! The Intersections: Archives Inspiring Art exhibit will open on Thursday, March 19. The first performance will also be held that evening.Intersections is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC).
Events
Thursday, January 30, 4-7pm
Spread the love! Fran Ugalde, Curator of the Institute, will guide you to decorate rocks with positive images & messages. Later, we'll hide them around town for everyone to enjoy. For all ages. FREE! Stop by anytime during the event (4-7pm) & create.
Plan your visit!
Hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission (includes entry to the Institute for Human Science and Culture galleries)
- $10 - Adults
- $5 - College ID & Children (under 18)
- $20 - Family
- $5/person - Groups of 10+
- Free - University of Akron students, staff, & faculty (with valid ID)
- Free - with a military ID card or veteran ID card
Contact
Museum phone: 330-972-5457
Email: ahap@uakron.edu
Address
73 S. College Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-4302
Group Visits
The National Museum of Psychology welcomes groups and classes. The Museum is self-guided, but please contact us to schedule a group visit.
Interested in an onsite activity? Check out this scavenger hunt.
Parking
Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building. Visitors can also park in Lot 30 at the corner of College and Market streets. Metered parking is available along South College Street.
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