Kent Attractions
The city of Kent is home to Kent State University, giving the community and young and vibrant atmosphere. Visitors looking for some entertainment in Kent can stop by the Kent State University Fashion Museum, try some of the various cuisines at the multitude of restaurants, or take in a show at the Kent Stage. The city also has an historic downtown that can be toured on foot in an afternoon.
Kent State University Museum
The Kent State University Museum focuses on costume and decorative arts, presenting both old and new fashions from around the world. The collections include glass, furniture, textiles, paintings, and a range of other decorative arts. In addition to the regular collections, the Kent State University Museum also presents temporary exhibitions from all over the globe. Call ahead to find out what is being featured.
All values are in United States Dollars
Kent State University Museum
Rockwell Hall, Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
United States
Rockwell Hall, Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
United States
Phone 1 (330) 672-3450
Fax 1 (330) 672-3218
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:45 | 20:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Sunday
Parking
Free
Rowe Museum
Kent Historical Society's Rowe Museum is on the upper floor of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Depot. The Historical Society seeks to preserve the history of the town and has been working to acquire oral histories by interviewing the citizens of Kent. This project, along with other displays and a photo collection can be seen at the Rowe Museum.
Kent Historical Society
234 S. Water Street
Kent, OH 44240-3570
United States
234 S. Water Street
Kent, OH 44240-3570
United States
Phone 1 (330) 678-2712
Fax 1 (330) 678-2852
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
