The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family-friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, Street of Shops, Keller Gallery, Discover World, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library, and The Stark County Story.
The McKinley Gallery holds the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world. Step back in time as you walk through the Street of Shops, a life-size replica of a historic town, including a fire station with a horse-drawn fire engine and a real-life fire pole that children can slide down! Check out the model train layout, housed inside a replica of downtown Canton's train station. Kids will also love Alice the Allosaurus, who will greet you in Discover World, along with an authentic mastodon skeleton whose fossilized remains were discovered in Canton!
The McKinley National Memorial, a National Historic Landmark located next to the museum, is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley.
The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family-friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, Street of Shops, Keller Gallery, Discover World, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library, and The Stark County Story.
The McKinley Gallery holds the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world. Step back in time as you walk through the Street of Shops, a life-size replica of a historic town, including a fire station with a horse-drawn fire engine and a real-life fire pole that children can slide down! Check out the model train layout, housed inside a replica of downtown Canton's train station. Kids will also love Alice the Allosaurus, who will greet you in Discover World, along with an authentic mastodon skeleton whose fossilized remains were discovered in Canton!
The McKinley National Memorial, a National Historic Landmark located next to the museum, is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley.
You can reach the McKinley National Memorial by car - you do not
have to climb all 108 steps
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Don't miss First Lady Ida McKinley's diamond tiara purchased from the Pawn Stars television program. It is in the McKinley Gallery with other presidential history and memorabillia.
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The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family-friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, Street of Shops, Keller Gallery, Discover World, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library, and The Stark County Story.
The McKinley Gallery holds the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world. Step back in time as you walk through the Street of Shops, a life-size replica of a historic town, including a fire station with a horse-drawn fire engine and a real-life fire pole that children can slide down! Check out the model train layout, housed inside a replica of downtown Canton's train station. Kids will also love Alice the Allosaurus, who will greet you in Discover World, along with an authentic mastodon skeleton whose fossilized remains were discovered in Canton!
The McKinley National Memorial, a National Historic Landmark located next to the museum, is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley.
Celebrate the joy of the season at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum’s Annual Holiday Party, a festive gathering that promises to fill your heart with holiday cheer!
Stroll through the beautifully adorned halls of the Museum, where twinkling lights and seasonal décor set the perfect backdrop for this delightful evening!
Don’t miss Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown, a traveling exhibition!
Say hi to Santa, discover unique holiday treasures, enjoy milk and cookies, and MORE!
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You can reach the McKinley National Memorial by car - you do not
have to climb all 108 steps
Fun Facts
Don't miss First Lady Ida McKinley's diamond tiara purchased from the Pawn Stars television program. It is in the McKinley Gallery with other presidential history and memorabillia.
Celebrate the joy of the season at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum’s Annual Holiday Party, a festive gathering that promises to fill your heart with holiday cheer!
Stroll through the beautifully adorned halls of the Museum, where twinkling lights and seasonal décor set the perfect backdrop for this delightful evening!
Don’t miss Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown, a traveling exhibition!
Say hi to Santa, discover unique holiday treasures, enjoy milk and cookies, and MORE!
Celebrate the joy of the season at the McK
Celebrate the joy of the season at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum’s Annual Holiday Party, a festive gathering that promises to fill your heart with holiday cheer!
Stroll through the beautifully adorned halls of the Museum, where twinkling lights and seasonal décor set the perfect backdrop for this delightful evening!
Don’t miss Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown, a traveling exhibition!
Say hi to Santa, discover unique holiday treasures, enjoy milk and cookies, and MORE!
Celebrate the spirit of the season with an unforgettable evening set against the nostalgic glow of our historic Street of Shops during our Annual Holiday Dinner!
As you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the warm ambiance of soft lights, garland-trimmed storefronts, and the timeless charm of early 1900s Canton, Ohio! This beloved annual tradition invites you to step back in time and immerse yourself in the warm glow of the season while enjoying an elegant holiday meal surrounded by history!
Celebrate the spirit of the season with an
Celebrate the spirit of the season with an unforgettable evening set against the nostalgic glow of our historic Street of Shops during our Annual Holiday Dinner!
As you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the warm ambiance of soft lights, garland-trimmed storefronts, and the timeless charm of early 1900s Canton, Ohio! This beloved annual tradition invites you to step back in time and immerse yourself in the warm glow of the season while enjoying an elegant holiday meal surrounded by history!
Join Executive Director Kim Kenney for an in-depth look at how William McKinley’s Front Porch Campaign led to his White House victory!
McKinley knew he could not compete with William Jennings Bryan, who was a brilliant orator, so he decided to campaign “from home.” Learn more about the inner workings of this well-oiled machine!
Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is January 15, 2026.
Join Executive Director Kim Kenney for an
Join Executive Director Kim Kenney for an in-depth look at how William McKinley’s Front Porch Campaign led to his White House victory!
McKinley knew he could not compete with William Jennings Bryan, who was a brilliant orator, so he decided to campaign “from home.” Learn more about the inner workings of this well-oiled machine!
Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is January 15, 2026.
What can we learn from a clock gifted to President McKinley just months before his assignation, a ladies pocket made from scraps or a small wooden box covered in fur on hide? Join Collection Manager, Kait Bergert, as she recalls the questions, puzzles, and surprising discoveries she has made while researching these objects from the museum collection!
Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is February 12, 2026.
What can we learn from a clock gifted to P
What can we learn from a clock gifted to President McKinley just months before his assignation, a ladies pocket made from scraps or a small wooden box covered in fur on hide? Join Collection Manager, Kait Bergert, as she recalls the questions, puzzles, and surprising discoveries she has made while researching these objects from the museum collection!
Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is February 12, 2026.
Join Director of Education Ally Carlson for an exploration of concert bands in Canton!
Music has always played an important role in Stark County’s entertainment history, and Canton has been home to a number of talented bands, from “McKinley’s Own” Grand Army Band to the Canton Concert Band that is still active today. As part of America 250, learn about the role Canton’s bands played in McKinley’s campaigns, and even giving birth to a “March King” to rival Sousa!
Registration required by 3.12
Join Director of Education Ally Carlson fo
Join Director of Education Ally Carlson for an exploration of concert bands in Canton!
Music has always played an important role in Stark County’s entertainment history, and Canton has been home to a number of talented bands, from “McKinley’s Own” Grand Army Band to the Canton Concert Band that is still active today. As part of America 250, learn about the role Canton’s bands played in McKinley’s campaigns, and even giving birth to a “March King” to rival Sousa!
Join Train Curator, David Ziegler, as we learn the story of Ross Rowland Jr. and his precious freight!
Together we will cover the 1946 and 1976 freedom trains that acted as traveling museums with twenty six galleries curated from all over the United States. Some American treasures aboard were a moon rock, the Louisiana purchase, and Jesse Owen’s gold medals among hundreds more that travelled 26,000 miles with 138 stops!
Pre-registration is required by 4.2.26.
Join Train Curator, David Ziegler, as we l
Join Train Curator, David Ziegler, as we learn the story of Ross Rowland Jr. and his precious freight!
Together we will cover the 1946 and 1976 freedom trains that acted as traveling museums with twenty six galleries curated from all over the United States. Some American treasures aboard were a moon rock, the Louisiana purchase, and Jesse Owen’s gold medals among hundreds more that travelled 26,000 miles with 138 stops!
First created in England during the 1830s, sneakers have come a long way from being used solely for sporting and recreation activities!
Today, sneakers enjoy a prominent position in modern culture for their bold colors, sleek designs, and athlete endorsements. Wear your favorite or most prized pair and join Membership Coordinator Zander Everman to learn more about the history and modern culture of sneakers!
Pre-registration is required by 5.28.26.
First created in England during the 1830s,
First created in England during the 1830s, sneakers have come a long way from being used solely for sporting and recreation activities!
Today, sneakers enjoy a prominent position in modern culture for their bold colors, sleek designs, and athlete endorsements. Wear your favorite or most prized pair and join Membership Coordinator Zander Everman to learn more about the history and modern culture of sneakers!
Join Dr. Tameka Ellington, Curator of Black History and Suzie Dills, Planetarium Director, for a fascinating journey as we travel the path of the freedom seekers using the Big Dipper, also known as the “drinking gourd,” to navigate their path using the North Star to freedom!
Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is August 7, 2026.
Join Dr. Tameka Ellington, Curator of Blac
Join Dr. Tameka Ellington, Curator of Black History and Suzie Dills, Planetarium Director, for a fascinating journey as we travel the path of the freedom seekers using the Big Dipper, also known as the “drinking gourd,” to navigate their path using the North Star to freedom!
Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is August 7, 2026.
Join Science Director Lynette Reiner for an intriguing evening as she dives into the chilling world of colonial Salem and the infamous witch trials that shook early America!
Discover the real women behind the infamous accusations and trials: Tituba – the enslaved woman whose confession sparked hysteria, Sarah Good – a destitute woman scorned by society, Sarah Osborne – a defiant landowner with a past, and Bridget Bishop – the first to be tried and executed.
Pre-registration required by 10.8.
Join Science Director Lynette Reiner for a
Join Science Director Lynette Reiner for an intriguing evening as she dives into the chilling world of colonial Salem and the infamous witch trials that shook early America!
Discover the real women behind the infamous accusations and trials: Tituba – the enslaved woman whose confession sparked hysteria, Sarah Good – a destitute woman scorned by society, Sarah Osborne – a defiant landowner with a past, and Bridget Bishop – the first to be tried and executed.
Join Director of Education Ally Carlson for an in-depth look at the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, the regiment that not only included William McKinley, but also Rutherford B. Hayes!
The men of the 23rd saw action in some of the largest battles of the war, and the relationships formed between these soldiers would impact them for the rest of their lives. Learn more about the regiment that gave birth to 2 US Presidents!
Pre-registration is required by 11.12.26.
Join Director of Education Ally Carlson fo
Join Director of Education Ally Carlson for an in-depth look at the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, the regiment that not only included William McKinley, but also Rutherford B. Hayes!
The men of the 23rd saw action in some of the largest battles of the war, and the relationships formed between these soldiers would impact them for the rest of their lives. Learn more about the regiment that gave birth to 2 US Presidents!