Akron Fossils & Science Center
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. 2005 is when its story starts. Around it, Pro Football Hall of Fame (22 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside Copley Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Copley Township
Akron Fossils & Science Center is inside Copley Township, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 2005
Akron Fossils & Science Center dates from 2005. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Akron Fossils & Science Center
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.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2005
Lodging near Akron Fossils & Science Center
The closest lodging is in Copley Township (13) and Akron (17).
- 1Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 3Cuyahoga Valley
- 4Huntington Bank Field
- 5Progressive Field
- 6Rocket Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Akron Fossils & Science Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Township | in town | — | 13 11 hotels · 2 motels | 18,482 | $332K | — |
| Akron | 6 mi east | 10 min | 17 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 189,691 | $122K | D |
| Richfield | 10 mi north | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 3,720 | $334K | — |
| Richfield Township | 11 mi north | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 6,414 | $423K | — |
| Bath Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 campground | 10,017 | $474K | B− |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 8 mi northeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 50,975 | $183K | C+ |
| Green | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 27,553 | $280K | — |
| Cleveland | 28 mi north | 40 min | 65 51 hotels · 3 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 363,608 | $102K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These well-known sights sit within 61 miles.
Big draw130 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw222 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
312 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw61 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.5M visitors a year
429 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
529 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
629 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
49 mi MuseumOhio State ReformatoryPhoto credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
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What people ask about Akron Fossils & Science Center
Is Akron Fossils & Science Center in Copley Township?
Yes. It’s inside Copley Township, OH.
When is the best time to visit Akron Fossils & Science Center?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Akron Fossils & Science Center from Pittsburgh?
About 98 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Akron Fossils & Science Center?
Akron Canton Regional (CAK), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 25 miles.
Where should I stay near Akron Fossils & Science Center?
Copley Township (in town, 13 places to stay), Akron (6 mi, 17 places to stay) and Richfield (10 mi, 13 places to stay).
Local tips in Copley Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.