McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum Welcome to the official page of the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum and the McKinley National Memorial.
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"Where yesterday meets today and discovers tomorrow!"
Discover World * Stark County Story * Street of Shops * Planetarium * Ramsayer Research Center * McKinley National Memorial The Museum is a family friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, the Street of Shops, the Keller Gallery, Discover World, the Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library and our newest permanent exhibit, The Stark County Story. The McKinley National Memorial, burial site of President William McKinley and his family, is also on the Museum grounds.

Volunteers Needed: Nimishillen Creek Watershed Creek LEAPSaturday, September 19thHelp us keep our community’s waterways ...
09/17/2026

Volunteers Needed: Nimishillen Creek Watershed Creek LEAP

Saturday, September 19th

Help us keep our community’s waterways clean and beautiful! We are looking for volunteers to join us for the Nimishillen Creek Watershed Creek LEAP on Saturday, September 19th.

Check-in: 8:30 AM at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
Cleanup begins: 9:00 AM
Lunch: Following the cleanup in the McKinley Museum Auditorium

Volunteers will spread out throughout Stadium, Monument, and Waterworks Parks, as well as the grounds surrounding the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, to remove litter and debris from our local waterways and parks.

Please be prepared to get wet! Some cleanup areas may require volunteers to enter the creek, although most areas will be accessible from dry land. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and clothing you don't mind getting dirty.

After the cleanup, volunteers will gather back at the museum for lunch in the auditorium.

Pre-registration is requested.
Please register with Lynette at:
[email protected]
330-455-7043

Bring your friends, family, and community spirit! Together, we can make a difference for the Nimishillen Creek and our Canton community.

Last week our Executive Director Kim Kenney was in Washington, DC to attend the Presidential Sites Summit. She had the ...
09/17/2026

Last week our Executive Director Kim Kenney was in Washington, DC to attend the Presidential Sites Summit. She had the opportunity to visit the The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and was excited to see Canton's very own Bernetta Miller honored in their exhibitions! Bernetta is one of the Early Birds, who are honored for completing a solo flight before 1916. The first four images are from the Air & Space exhibition, and the last photo is Bernetta's pilot's license from our collection. In 1912 she became the 173rd person -- and 5th woman! -- to earn her pilot's license.

You can learn more about Bernetta, and many other early aviators, in Kim's book Canton's Pioneers in Flight, which is available in the Museum's online shoppe: https://mckinleymuseum.org/product/cantons-pioneers-in-flight/

MONSTER BASH! Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM–1 PM McKinley Presidential Library & Museum – AuditoriumSomething spooky is s...
09/16/2026

MONSTER BASH!
Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM–1 PM
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum – Auditorium
Something spooky is stirring at the museum! Join us for Monster Bash, a frightfully fun program for creatures of all ages!
Come discover the truth behind some of the scary creatures of the night. We’ll learn about bats, opossums, wolves, frogs, and other fascinating creatures that have earned a spooky reputation!
But that’s not all… We’ll also explore the legends and lore behind werewolves, vampires, witches, and other classic monsters! Are they really as frightening as the stories make them seem?
Learn about real creatures.
Discover the science behind spooky legends.
Explore myths, monsters, and folklore.
Enjoy fun crafts and hands-on activities.
Plenty of creepy, crawly, family-friendly fun!
Monster Bash is included with regular museum admission!
Bring your little monsters, your curious minds, and your love of all things spooky for an afternoon of science, stories, crafts, and creepy creatures!
Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM–1 PM
Museum Auditorium
Fun for all ages!

Ready to take your place in the Oval Office? Path to the Presidency is now available in the museum shoppe 🎲 🇺🇸Test your ...
09/15/2026

Ready to take your place in the Oval Office? Path to the Presidency is now available in the museum shoppe 🎲 🇺🇸

Test your presidential knowledge and see if you have what it takes to make it to the White House. Answer trivia questions, earn electoral votes, and advance your way toward the presidency. Come by the shoppe to add this unique board game to your collection today!

Available while supplies last. The gift shoppe is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10am-3:45pm and Sundays from 12pm-3:45pm. Members receive a 10% discount in the shoppe. Museum admission is not required to shop.

On this day, 125 years ago, President McKinley died. While shaking hands with the public, he was shot in the Temple of ...
09/14/2026

On this day, 125 years ago, President McKinley died. While shaking hands with the public, he was shot in the Temple of Music at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo on September 6. Eight days later, he was gone. This telegram from our collection was sent to George Frease, publisher of The Repository and a friend of the president, from George Courtelyou, the president's personal secretary.

Have you gotten your tickets yet? Don’t miss one of our most exciting nights of the year!Timeless Connections: Our Story...
09/14/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet? Don’t miss one of our most exciting nights of the year!

Timeless Connections: Our Story—80 Years in the Making is coming up on Thursday, September 24, and we have an unforgettable evening planned at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum!

Explore rarely displayed artifacts, historic photographs and architectural drawings, special Planetarium shows, behind-the-scenes experiences, historical videos and audio, live music, heavy appetizers, sweet treats, and more!

And wait until you see the raffles! We have some awesome raffle experiences and themed baskets up for grabs, including Breakfast Among the Animals, glass-blowing workshop, hayride, and much more! Must be present to win.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM for Sip & Shop.

🎟️ Tickets:
Members: $65
Non-Members: $70
Anniversary Ticket: $80, including a commemorative 1907 Monument coin

⏰ Don’t wait—registration closes September 17!

Purchase tickets: https://qrco.de/bgqBKQ or call 330-455-7043 during regular business hours

Please note: This special fundraiser evening is designed with adults in mind and recommended for guests ages 18 and older.

✨ Get your tickets, bring your friends, and join us for a night of history, fun, and unforgettable experiences—all while supporting the Museum!

DON'T MISS OUT! We have a special membership offer for Grandparents Day Weekend! Purchase or renew your Grandparent le...
09/14/2026

DON'T MISS OUT! We have a special membership offer for Grandparents Day Weekend! Purchase or renew your Grandparent level membership and we will upgrade it on our end to Grandparent Plus! In addition to Time Travelers reciprocity, you will also have access to 350+ science centers, plus you can add two more adults -- great for bringing the kids AND the grandkids for a day of FUN at the Museum. This is also a great gift idea for grandparents! All you have to do is purchase or renew by midnight on Sunday September 13 and our staff will upgrade you in our membership database. Visit our website at www.McKinleyMuseum.org to get started!

We have a special membership offer for Grandparents Day Weekend! Purchase or renew your Grandparent level membership an...
09/12/2026

We have a special membership offer for Grandparents Day Weekend! Purchase or renew your Grandparent level membership and we will upgrade it on our end to Grandparent Plus! In addition to Time Travelers reciprocity, you will also have access to 350+ science centers, plus you can add two more adults -- great for bringing the kids AND the grandkids for a day of FUN at the Museum. This is also a great gift idea for grandparents! All you have to do is purchase or renew by midnight on Sunday September 13 and our staff will upgrade you in our membership database. Visit our website at www.mckinleymuseum.org/join to get started!

Twenty-five years have passed. Today, our community gathered on the grounds of the McKinley National Memorial to remembe...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years have passed. Today, our community gathered on the grounds of the McKinley National Memorial to remember.

The Canton City Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial Climb was an incredible and moving experience to witness as firefighters, first responders, families, and members of our community came together to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001—25 years ago today.

Watching participants climb the steps of the Memorial in remembrance of those who never made it home was a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and unity that followed that tragic day.

And then, to look across the grounds at the traveling "Remembering Our Fallen" memorial and the faces of service members whose lives were lost in the years that followed September 11 made the day even more meaningful.

Do you remember where you were that September day?

IT'S BACK! Science Saturday: Monster Bash. Join us on October 10th from 11-1 in the museum auditorium for our annual ope...
09/10/2026

IT'S BACK! Science Saturday: Monster Bash. Join us on October 10th from 11-1 in the museum auditorium for our annual open-house style bash. This year we will be discovering the creatures of the night and the legend of the monster behind the creatures. Opossums, bats, wolves, frogs, witches, werewolves, and vampires will be our focus. fun crafts and activites for all ages of children will be available. You won't want to miss out on this spooky workshop. Monster Bash is included with admission to the museum and free with membership.

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800 McKinley Monument Drive NW
Canton, OH
44708

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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