| (06/10/08) - The Akron Art Museum and METRO
RTA, the public transportation provider for Summit County, have added one more benefit
that demonstrates why it is smart to ride METRO. METRO
riders can now enjoy $2 ridership discounts at the museum. With a valid METRO ID, METRO
riders will now receive a 28% discount off the museum's adult general admission price.
They’ll pay $5 instead of $7 when presenting their 31-Day passes, Northcoast Express,
10-ride tickets, METRO SCAT 10-Ride and the Ohio Works First pass.
Other benefits have also resulted from the Akron Art
Museum’s ongoing partnership with METRO. Both worked closely together in obtaining
nearly $600,000 federal funds for improvement to Market Street and High Street that
included a new bus turn out, sidewalks, improved travel lanes and landscaping.
"Access to the museum by METRO buses, school buses and motor coach has been greatly
improved by this project," said Museum Director and Chief Executive Officer Mitchell
Kahan. "Additionally, I am delighted that museum staff were able to assist METRO on
the design and layout of METRO’s new public art space in the downtown transportation
center now under construction."
"METRO is pleased that the Art Museum is willing to
work with us on so many projects, especially the ability to give our riding customers a
discount," said METRO Executive Director Bob Pfaff. "What a great benefit for
being a METRO transit rider."
The museum is also part of METRO’s FREE Summer
Downtown Loop. The loop leaves Northside and travels to the zoo, area restaurants, Lock 3
and the Akron Art Museum.
Museum Information
Address: One South High, Akron, OH 44308
Tel: 330.376.9185
Fax: 330.376.1180
Website: www.AkronArtMuseum.org
Gallery and Store Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am
– 5 pm, Thursday: 11 am – 9 pm, Closed Monday and Independence Day and Labor Day
Café Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: Opens at 11 am. Library
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 am – 4 pm, Thursday: 3 – 8 pm
Admission: Adult general admission is $7, Student
and Senior (65+) general admission is $5, Children (12 and under) are FREE, members are
FREE. On the first Tuesday of every month, individual admissions to the collection are
FREE. Special exhibitions may require paid admission. No tours available on these days.
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CONTACT:
Betty Wilson 330.376.9186, ext 213 bWilson@AkronArtMuseum.org |
