Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Parma

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

Private museum of withcraft. Museum of items collected by Raymond Buckland who started collecting in 1966.

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The Rainforest

The Rainforest

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Christmas Story House Museum

Christmas Story House Museum

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House from A Christmas Story

House from A Christmas Story

Museum & location of a popular 1983 film. House used in "A Christmas Story" film, now a museum with a replicated interior & film memorabilia.

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THE SANCTUARY MUSEUM

THE SANCTUARY MUSEUM

Church statues restoration & display. Museum displaying church statues & other relics as well as offering restoration services.

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Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Tanks dedicated to global marine life. Interactive marine exhibits, including a walk-through experience & a mock research vessel.

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Rocky River Nature Center

Rocky River Nature Center

Educational center with river vistas. Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.

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Museum of Illusions - Cleveland

Museum of Illusions - Cleveland

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Frostville Museum

Frostville Museum

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Great Lakes Science Center

Great Lakes Science Center

Educational, hands-on exhibits for kids. Kid-friendly venue with interactive exhibits, plus a giant-screen movie theater & steamship tours.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Iconic locale filled with music exhibits. Iconic music-minded museum loaded with pop-culture memorabilia, artifacts, instruments & a jukebox.

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Olmsted Falls Depot and Model Railroad Museum

Olmsted Falls Depot and Model Railroad Museum

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USS Cod Submarine Memorial

USS Cod Submarine Memorial

World War II-era sub open in the summer. Open for tours from May 1 to September 30, this World War II-era sub honors fallen submariners.

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International Women’s Air & Space Museum

International Women’s Air & Space Museum

Exhibits dedicated to female aviators. This museum in the Burke Lakefront Airport chronicles the history of women in aviation & space.

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The Children's Museum of Cleveland

The Children's Museum of Cleveland

Interactive exhibits for kids. A family-oriented venue with interactive exhibits designed to foster playful learning.

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The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Diverse works spanning over 6,000 years. Museum featuring over 45,000 works covering 6,000 years plus films, music, lectures & a restaurant.

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Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Planetarium & local prehistoric finds. Planetarium & museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils & geological specimens.

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Nature Center At Shaker Lakes

Nature Center At Shaker Lakes

Educational programs & nature trails. Featuring 2 trails through diverse habitats, this center offers educational programs & exhibits.

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Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Hands-on wildlife exhibits & planetarium. Center offering interactive experiences with animals, plus a planetarium & programs/camps for kids.

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The Maltz Museum

The Maltz Museum

History & culture of American Jews. Museum dedicated to furthering an understanding of Jewish immigrant history & culture in the U.S.

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Hale Farm & Village

Hale Farm & Village

Mid-19th-century living-history museum. This 32-structure museum offers a glimpse of life in the 1860s via crafts, gardens & farm animals.

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F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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Nature Realm Visitor Center

Nature Realm Visitor Center

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Historic home & country estate. Historic house, museum, landscaped grounds & conservatory hosting an array of seasonal events.

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Akron Fossils & Science Center

Akron Fossils & Science Center

Christian-based center with exhibits. Center devoted to creation science with fossil exhibits, a Bible history hall & outdoor activities.

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Simon Perkins Stone Mansion

Simon Perkins Stone Mansion

History museum in an 1830s mansion. Museum in a restored Greek Revival mansion completed in 1837 by the son of the city's founder.

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John Brown House

John Brown House

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Cascade Locks Park Association - Mustill Store Museum

Cascade Locks Park Association - Mustill Store Museum

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Akron Zoo

Akron Zoo

Numerous animals & seasonal events. 50-acre zoo featuring 700+ species, a grizzly exhibit, a train & seasonal events.

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Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum

Contemporary works in a soaring space. Modern art, including photos, shown in a historic building with a dramatic glass & steel addition.

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Clayton Bailey's World of Wonders AKRON

Clayton Bailey's World of Wonders AKRON

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Cummings Center for the History of Psychology

Cummings Center for the History of Psychology

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Kent State University Museum

Kent State University Museum

Collections of fashion & decorative art. 8 galleries showing important works in fashion & costumes, plus glass, textile & furniture pieces.

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Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum

Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum

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MAPS Air Museum

MAPS Air Museum

History of military aviation. Museum focusing on military flight history, with private & government collections & a pilot gallery.

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