Akron Fossils & Science Center, Akron

Name: Akron Fossils & Science Center
Address: 2080 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, 44321-1917, United States
Telephone: +1 330-665-3466

#24 among attractions in Akron

Museum, History museum, Science museum

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The Akron Fossils & Science Center is a small museum and learning center located in Copley Township, Ohio, United States, a few miles west of Akron. The building contains the Creation Education Museum, which features exhibits displaying the arguments for and against creationism and intelligent design, as well as an exploration of the relationship between science and the Bible. The building also houses several areas with interactive tour stations and activities focused on hands-on science. An outdoor park offers playground equipment and a 200 ft zip-line. ()

Coordinates: 41°4'55"N, 81°38'38"W

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2080 S Cleveland Massillon RdAkron 44321-1917 United States

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+1 330-665-3466

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