Address
Hours
Admission
Tours
Directions
Parking

Accommodations for people with disabilities
Photography guidelines
Murphy Auditorium
Library
Researching in the collection
Loans (of artifacts or exhibitions)

Volunteering
Internships
Job opportunities
Press Releases
Donations
Contributions

ADDRESS

Street Address:
The Kent State University Museum
E. Main Street & S. Lincoln Street
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001

  
HOURS

Monday and Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday and Saturday:
Sunday:

THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

  
ADMISSION

Students and Children (7-18 years old)

$3.00

  
TOURS AND FASHIONABLE OUTINGS
Guided one-hour tours for groups with free on-site motorcoach parking available by advance reservation. Please contact Ray Bergdorf, Head of Security, at rbergodo@kent.edu or (330) 672-3450.

  
DIRECTIONS

From Canton, Akron or Youngstown via Interstate 76:
At exit 33 (Route 43, Kent/Hartville exit), turn north onto Route 43. Proceed to Route 59 in Kent.  Turn right onto Route 59. Merge right onto Main Street and proceed to the traffic light at Lincoln Street. Turn right onto South Lincoln Street.  Make the first left onto Hilltop Drive and enter Museum parking lot straight ahead.

Points West of Kent via Route 59:
Drive east on Route 59 to Main Street in Kent.  Merge right onto Main Street (which is still Route 59) and proceed to the traffic light at Lincoln Street.  Turn right onto South Lincoln Street.  Make the first left onto Hilltop Drive and enter Museum parking lot straight ahead.

Warren and points East of Kent via Route 5:
Take Route 5 west into Portage County to Route 59.  Drive west on Route 59 through Ravenna into the city of Kent to the traffic light at Lincoln Street.  Turn left on Lincoln Street. Make the first left onto Hilltop Drive and enter Museum parking lot straight ahead.

Cleveland via Interstate 271:
Take Interstate 271 to Interstate 480 East (Exit 21). I-480 ends and becomes Route 14 in Streetsboro.  Turn right (south) onto Route 43.  Proceed south on Route 43 for six miles to Route 59 in Kent.  Turn left onto Route 59.  Merge right onto Main Street and proceed to the traffic light at Lincoln Street.  Turn right onto South Lincoln Street.  Make the first left onto Hilltop Drive and enter Museum parking lot straight ahead.

  
PARKING
There is designated free parking reserved for Museum visitors. All guests must register their license plate number at the visitor services desk upon arrival. Buses and motor coaches are welcome and also have designated free parking.

  
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The Museum is wheelchair accessible. A ramp at the center of the parking lot allows access to the Museum entrance. All galleries and designated restrooms are wheelchair accessible by elevator or interior ramp; a floor plan is available at the visitor services desk. A wheelchair is available for use in the Museum at no charge.

  
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES
The Kent State University Museum has in its collection a number of artifacts for which the artist retains copyright. Photography of the collection, therefore, will not be allowed in the galleries without express advance permission of the director. Visitors given such permission will be asked to sign a form stating that their photographs will be for personal use only.

  
MURPHY AUDITORIUM
The Kent State University Museum's Murphy Auditorium is located on the second floor of Rockwell Hall.  The auditorium seats 120 and can be reserved by contacting Ray Bergdorf, Head of Security, at rbergodo@kent.edu or (330) 672-3450. Grand piano available.

  
LIBRARY
The Museum Library is a non-circulating reference library that houses books and periodicals on fashion and decorative arts.  Access is available by appointment only.  Please contact Carol Gaj, Administrative Assistant, at museum@kent.edu or (330) 672-3450.

The June Mohler Fashion Library at the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is open to the public during the academic year. This circulating library is located in Rockwell Hall South across the atrium from the Museum and can be reached at (330) 672-9500 for hours of operation.

  
RESEARCHING IN THE COLLECTION
Students and researchers should consult the Research Appointment Policy for more inflormation.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE POLICY

   
LOANS (of artifacts or exhibitions)
The Museum's collection policy permits loans of artifacts or exhibitions only to other museums or to other non-profit institutions that can provide a similar secure environment as its own and strict environmental requirements described in our Loan Requests Web page.

  
VOLUNTEERING
Do you like to speak to groups? Do you enjoy sewing or helping retail customers? Show your support by volunteering as a docent, greeter, seamstress or museum store associate. Please contact Carol Gaj, Administrative Assistant, at museum@kent.edu or (330) 672-3450.

  
INTERNSHIPS
Individuals interested in interning at the Museum are welcome to contact the staff member in their area of interest.  Please consult the staff directory.

  
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Kent State University Museum hires students from Kent State University as security guards, collections assistants, exhibition preparators, marketing assistants and office workers.  Inquire about openings by contacting Carol Gaj, Administrative Assistant, at museum@kent.edu or (330) 672-3450.

  
PRESS RELEASES
Please contact University Communications and Marketing at (330) 672-8515, for information regarding press inquiries, promotions, events, advertising and communications.  Click here for access to museum press releases.

  
DONATIONS
The Museum is actively collecting in order to enhance the breadth and depth of its collections. If you are interested in donating period or modern clothing, textiles or other decorative or fine art, please read the guideline on the donation of objects.

  
CONTRIBUTIONS
In addition to making gifts of objects, there are many other ways in which you can support the Kent State University Museum. Click here for information on purchasing a theater seat, a mannequin or buying essential lighting. A contribution is tax deductible and may be made in either your name or in honor of someone else.  As part of the Kent State University Foundation, the Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all gifts are tax deductible. Please contact the Museum's Administrative Assistant, Carol Gaj at at museum@kent.edu or (330) 672-3450, to learn more about making a contribution and to discuss levels of participation for your charitable contribution.