Kent State University Museum
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Welcome to the Kent State University Museum, which holds one of the world’s most important collections of fashion, textiles and decorative arts, spanning the mid-1700s through the present. With a historic collection of more than 30,000 objects and seven gallery spaces, the museum offers invaluable firsthand experiences for the university community and the broader public. We invite you to explore o
⚡ This week for Fellow Fridays, Olivia talks about the creation of the KSU Museum and the School of Fashion by Jerry Silverman and Shannon Rodgers. Check out the special books Olivia pulled from our archives detailing the founding and success of both institutions!
06/16/2026
Thank you to the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation for selecting us as a 2026 awardee, providing crucial support for for critical HVAC upgrades that will improve energy efficiency and strengthen the long-term preservation of our fashion and textile collections.
In collaboration with Environment & Culture Partners , this initiative is the first grantmaking program of its kind that catalyzes energy efficiency at visual arts organizations.
Read more here: https://www.frankenthalerclimateinitiative.org/
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515 Hilltop Drive
Kent, OH
44242
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 5pm |
| Friday | 11am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |
