Plan Your Visit

Hours:

CURRENT Hours: Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday - Friday: CLOSED

2024 Holiday Schedule: Saturday May 25: CLOSED Thursday July 4: CLOSED Saturday August 31: CLOSED Saturday November 30: CLOSED Saturday December 28: CLOSED

SUMMER Hours (May 28, 2024-August 30, 2024): Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday - Monday: CLOSED  

  • We recommend arriving no later than 3:00 pm, as our full guided experience takes about an hour and a half to complete. Our last General Admission package is sold at 3:30 pm. Our last Animal Adventure tour begins at 4:00 pm.

  • Our last Self-Guided Admission is sold at 4:15 pm.

  • AFSC closes promptly at 5:00 pm.

  • Weekday tours for groups of 15 or more are available year-round by appointment. Please call 330-665-DINO to schedule.

  • We are closed on all major holidays and most holiday weekends.

General and Family Admission

 

General Admission | $12 per person

 Family Admission | $50 per immediate family

General admission includes our guided tours and the outdoor play park.  The Family Admission is a one-day, general admission pass for immediate family members ONLY: parents and their children under 18 years old OR Grandparents & their grandchildren under 18 years old. (Maximum of 8 guests)

Zip-line Ride Add-On | $5 per ride (Currently CLOSED for UPDATES & RENOVATION)

The zip-line is an add-on feature and can not be purchased without general admission.  The zip-line is SEASONAL and WEATHER PERMITTING.  All zip-line riders must be at least 48 inches tall and have a signed release form by a parent or legal guardian.  Click here to download the release form.

Self-Guided Option

Self Guided Attractions | $8

Self-Guided admission includes The Creation Education Museum, Outdoor Play Park, and Ohio Fossil Find.

Guided experiences (Fossil Tour, Animal Tour, Fossil Replica Making) are not included in the Self-Guided admission.

Group Admission

 

Group Admission | $10

Please click here for more information and to reserve a date. We also offer a free (scheduled) walk-through tour for leaders who intend on bringing a group, so that they may preview our facility before scheduling.

Group visits must be scheduled ahead of time, and a $50 deposit is required to reserve your scheduled date and time slot. Please call us at 330-665-3466 for more information.

Memberships

 

Annual Member | $95

Annual Supporter | $150

Save your receipt from your visit to Akron Fossils & Science Center and we will credit that admission amount towards your purchase of your choice of membership within seven days! Read more

*Parking is free, however spaces are limited! If you are coming with a large group, please call ahead.