Help Us Preserve Our Collection
- All backpacks, umbrellas and bulky items should be stored in lockers available in the coat room. We reserve the right to inspect all bags, boxes and packages (sealed or unsealed) upon entry or exit.
- Food and beverages may not be brought into the museum. Food items purchased at the museum may only be consumed in the café and the McDowell Grand Lobby.
- Strollers are permitted in certain areas – inquire at the Reception Desk for gallery restrictions. Oversized and jogging strollers are prohibited
- Please do not touch the works of art; preserve them for future generations.
- Please use only pencils to write or sketch in the galleries. Pens are prohibited.
- The use of photographic equipment and cell phones is prohibited in the galleries and auditorium. Elsewhere, please refrain from using flash.
- The Akron Art Museum is a smoke-free facility.
- Firearms are prohibited in the facility.
Why We Ask You Do Not Touch
Although they may not appear so, works of art are often very fragile. For instance, finger pressure on a painting, however light, can cause a paint layer to begin to crack. Such damages are irreversible, even if you can't see the harm immediately. A thousand touches can destroy a painting or other work of art.
A Word About Museum Security
Museums are meant to preserve art of the past and the present for the enjoyment of future generations. For this reason, the museum employs guards to observe visitors while they are in the galleries. Our guards carry walkie-talkies in case of security or health emergencies. As you pass by the guards in the museum's galleries, remember that it is their job to make sure that all visitors and art in the museum are kept safe.
