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Tours

Events

JUST ANNOUNCED!!! 

Local Author Book Signings in the Cellar Door Boutique

(in partnership with the Museum Musings Book Club)

Wednesday December 11th

2024 Holiday Dinner Fundraiser

(Benefitting the Hower House Museum Guild's Honor Garden Project)
Open to the Public / $85 per ticket

The 2024 Holiday Dinner at the Hower House Museum promises to be an enchanting evening set in the opulent surroundings of this historic 28-room mansion in Akron, Ohio. Known for its elegant Victorian architecture and rich history, the Hower House provides a unique and intimate setting for a festive dinner. Guests can expect a meticulously curated menu by Chef John Bahas featuring seasonal delights, prepared to capture the holiday spirit. The event will include a self guided tour, allowing attendees to explore the beautifully decorated rooms adorned with period furnishings and holiday decorations. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking to experience a memorable holiday evening, the dinner at Hower House Museum offers a delightful blend of tradition, elegance, and holiday cheer.

Exhibits

Coming in March 2025

Architecturally Speaking: Lasting influence of Jacob Snyder

Research is underway for our spring 2025 exhibit on the topic of Jacob Snyder,
well-known Akron architect and designer of the Hower House [Museum] along
with many other buildings in Akron, around Ohio, and across the mid-west.

Holiday 2024

Hower House Museum presents
Magnificent Menagerie: Creatures Great & Small
Thursday, November 7 - Sunday, December 29 

Tour days/times:
Thursdays - Saturdays - 12 noon until 3 p.m. (last tour at 2 p.m.)
Holiday Sundays   - 1 p.m. Until 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.)
Admission charged

*Discounted Rates available for scheduled group tours.  Please contact Dawn for more information at 330.972.6909 or dmm47@uakron.edu

Cellar Door Boutique - unique gift shop open during tour times

Free onsite parking for tours/events
Location: 60 Fir Hill, Akron Ohio 44304
On the campus of The University of Akron
330.972.6909