Summer hours begin Tuesday, May 28th. Hours will be Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
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Our founder, William Sanderson, has written a book about the North Woods Boundary Waters

   

 

 

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Hours

 

Current

Winter Hours: Friday & Saturday
(September 1, 2012 - May 25, 2013)

   

 

Summer Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 
Memorial Day - Labor Day 
(May 28, 2013 - August 31, 2013)

 

Open 10 am - 5 pm on Friday & Saturday 

The guided tour begins at the top and bottom of the hour. The last  tour of the day begins promptly at 3:30 pm.

Closed Sunday through Thursday

We can open Tuesday - Thursday for group field trips or science classes that have been scheduled in advance.

Click here to schedule a field trip.

Click here to schedule a science class.

   

 

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Closed On: All Sundays and Mondays and on most Holidays (including: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, the day of our Silent Auction [November 3, 2012], Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day) unless otherwise noted.

Admission

Includes a guided tour of the museum, one zip-line ride (additional rides cost $2 each) and one round of mini-golf!

We accept cash, check, and credit (Visa, MC, Discover).

All prices are subject to change without notice.
Golden Buckeye Card senior discounts available at the Akron Fossils & Science Center

We accept Golden Buckeye Cards 
for seniors!



Adults...........................................  $9 
Children (ages 3 - 15).........................  $7
2 and under..................................  FREE
Maximum family admission cost............ $35

New! Tour Add-On

Exhibit Lectures & Workshops............. $2-4

Park Only Pass*

Park ONLY Pass............................... $3
*Includes one zip-line ride and mini-golf. Does not include a tour of the museum.

Group Rates*

Please call to make your reservation at least two weeks in advance. *Fiveteen (15) or more people are needed to qualify for our group rate.

Group Rate...................................  $6 each 
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READ OUR GROUP DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSES*

 

 

Free Fridays

 

Pastors and teachers get in free every Friday!

Come see our excellent resources for your church or school.

Contact us first to RSVP

Restrictions: This free admission offer is not intended for teachers who already have a group fieldtrip scheduled. The purpose of this offer is to allow pastors and teachers to explore our Science Center to see if they might be interested in scheduling a group fieldtrip or speaking presentation. For homeschool teachers/parents: this offer only applies to home school group leaders wishing to explore the potential of a group tour not to individual homeschooling parents/teachers. 

 

 

 

Memberships included behind the scenes benefits - like unlimited access to our fossil dig pit

Membership

Annual Membership.................  $65  Read more

Save your receipt from your first visit to Akron Fossils & Science Center and we will credit that admission amount towards your purchase of an Annual Membership! Read more

 

Typical Group Tour Schedule

1st hour
Guests participate in a hands-on guided tour though our exhibits.
 
2nd hour


Guests go outside to Truassic Park to ride the zip-line and other activities.

3rd hour
Guests eat a packed lunch at our outdoor picnic shelter or inside in our dining areas (snacks and beverages are available in our gift shop).
 

 

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