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Photos courtesy of Akron Children’s Museum DOWNTOWN AKRON — Akron Children’s Museum celebrated the completion of an expansion project April 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and by inviting children to enjoy the new areas. Officials and children at the event are shown above. The expanded space offers 10 new features, including a Rocket Exhibit,
The museum is asking the public's help in raising an additional $150,000 needed to fund the construction. The 3,000 square foot expansion includes new education rooms, event space and offices.
The museum in Akron announced a 3,000 square foot expansion of the children's museum at Akron's Lock 3 Park
WKSU During the pandemic, much of the Main Street road work in downtown Akron was completed. Now, city and community officials are planning socially distanced events to welcome visitors back. Although numerous Akron events were canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, community leaders are more optimistic about the prospect of being able to host activities in 2021. The Akron RubberDucks and the Pride Festival are slated to be back this year after social distancing concerns scuttled plans last summer: the Akron Marathon went virtual, and the Children’s Museum remains closed. Executi...