The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

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73 S. College St.
Akron, OH 44325

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Hours

Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 1 - 8 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday

Parking

Free parking is available in the parking 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.

Details

The Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology (CCHP) is located at The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. It is a unique institution that cares for, provides access to, and interprets the historical record of psychology and related human sciences.

The CCHP includes a museum of psychology that highlights artifacts, documents, films, and photographs from the history of the human sciences. It is also home to the Archives of the History of American Psychology, comprised of a vast collection of artifacts, media, and documents, including the personal papers of many important psychologists.

The CCHP opens its doors to scholars, students of all ages, and visitors from across the globe who come to view and work with these one-of-a-kind collections.

Upcoming Events

• Music in the Museum
  Friday, Apr 26, 2024  3pm - 4pm
• Crafting Queerness: Exploring Transgender Representation in Sexology Magazine
  Monday, Apr 29, 2024  6pm - 7:30pm
• Opening Reception: East to West, Tidal Pool, & Ultramarine
  Tuesday, May 7, 2024  5pm - 7pm
• Beyond the Picket Fence: The Places & Spaces We Call Home
  Fri, Feb 3, 2023 - Sat, Apr 27, 2024  
• Sexology: Science & Sensationalism
  Tue, May 2, 2023 - Sat, May 18, 2024