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  Admission and Hours of Operation
Our general museum tours are guided tours conducted by our well trained and professional staff members.  
Each tour is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Our last tour begins at 3:45 p.m., so please plan accordingly.
  (330) 665-DINO (3466)    

Summer Hours (started June 1, 2010)
- Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (for walk-in and group tours)
- Our Summer Hours run between the first Tuesday after Memorial Day (June 1, 2010) to the Saturday of Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4, 2010).

Off Season Hours (start September 3, 2010)
- Open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (for walk-in and group tours).
- Open for group tours during the week by appointment only (see group tour qualifications below).*
- Our Off Season Hours span the Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend (September 3-4, 2010) to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (May 28, 2011).


Closed on Sundays all year round.

We are closed on most major holidays- please call first.

The museum and Truassic Park will be closed on:
Memorial Day (May 31), Independence Day (July 4), Silent Auction & Spaghetti Dinner (November 6), Thanksgiving (November 25) Christmas weekend (December 24-25), New Year’s weekend (December 31-January 1, 2011).


Admission
(Includes a guided tour of the museum and full access to Truassic Park)

Adults:                                                      $8.00
Children (ages 3 - 12):                                 $6.00
2 and under are FREE                              

Maximum family admission cost:              $30.00


Group Rates
(Please call for group reservations at least two weeks in advance)

10 or more people:                                     $6.00 per person

GROUP DISCLAIMER:
Public school and other groups from secular institutions are permitted to only see the science exhibits in our museum. Our science exhibits examine scientific evidence for Intelligent Design and offer a critical analysis of evolution. Because the second half of our museum presents historical events from a biblical creationist perspective, it will only be toured by specific request for secular groups.


Park Pass
Truassic Park ONLY Pass:                         $3.00 per person

Membership
One Year Family Membership:                  $75.00

Save your receipt from your first visit to Akron Fossils & Science Center and we will credit that admission amount towards your purchase of a One Year Family Membership!




  Mini Golf Putting Rates (course now open)

click here for putting rates

$3 each (with no park or museum access)
$2 each (when upgrading your museum tour or park pass)

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Hole Sponsors Wanted: Please contact us to sponsor a hole and have a plaque posted in our course with your business or group name on it.

Fridays Are FREE Days for Pastors and Teachers (by appointment only)
Offer expires December 31st, 2010

We are extending free tours of our Science Center to pastors and teachers on every Friday until the end of the year. Please call or email us to schedule your visit so we can welcome you!


Helpful Reminders…
We are a wheelchair and stroller accessible facility (i.e. there are no stairs).

Truassic Park is an outdoor playground and dinosaur themed adventure park for children and adults. The 1-1/2 acre park is open weather permitting.



Getting ready to ride our 200 ft long zip-line


Zip line requirements:
• Riders must be 4 feet tall. Adults welcome too!
• Riders parent or legal guardian must sign this form for children under 18 years old.
• Climbing harnesses and helmets must be worn at all times during the ride.
• Girls please take note: because a climbing harness must be worn to ride our zip line, pants or shorts are recommended (i.e. no skirts or dresses).
• YOUR FIRST RIDE IS FREE. Additional rides are $1 each.

Click here to download and print our zip-line release form.


- OFF SEASON  HOURS -
Open 10am - 5pm, Friday and Saturday for walk-in tours
(Labor Day through Memorial Day weekends)
Closed on Sunday

Group tours are available during the week by appointment only

- Group Discounts -
For special group admission rates and accommodations,
please call the Science Center


330.665.DINO (3466)


- SUMMER  HOURS -
Open 10am - 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday
(Memorial Day weekend through Labour Day weekend)


- Location -
2080 S. Cleveland - Massillon Rd.
Copley, OH 44321

*We are a wheelchair and stroller accessible facility.*
      
Truassic Park is open weather permitting


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