Lock 3 Marble Museum

In the mid 1890s.

Lock 3 marble museum.

From may through september lock 3 features weekend concerts under the open skies akron s biggest festivals a large number of community events and hosts the city of akron s official 4th of. Catharines museum and welland canals centre at lock 3 tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The welland canals centre houses a tourist information centre the st. The american marble toy mfg.

On the former site of the american marble toy manufacturing company 1884 1904 makers of the world s 1st mass produced toy clay marbles one million a day. Located at lock 3 park this unique museum sits on the site of the american marble and toy manufacturing company which was one of the world s leading makers of toy marbles from the late 19th century through the mid 20th century. Well in a way that s exactly what the purveyor of the american toy marble museum that called the space home for nearly two decades did. See all 4 st.

Co founded by samuel c. When the akron children s museum took up residence in the city owned space on the ground floor of the o neil s parking deck at lock 3 late last year michael cohill could have simply taken his marbles and gone home. Catharines museum also has a gift shop room and equipment rentals lock 3 observation deck indoor lockview lounge and discovery park. The museum features an array of vintage toys and other curiosities such as the oldest figurine of santa in existence.

Akron ohio 44308 330 375 2877. Located in lock 3 park is on the very grounds of one of america s first factories to mass produce toy marbles. Samples of what the american toy marble museum has on display. We recommend booking st.

The museum facility and the lock 3 viewing platform will be open by timed entry only. If you book with tripadvisor you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. It was manufactured on the site by the american marble toy manufacturing co. Visitors will be required to call ahead and book a time to visit the facility.

Visitors will have 1 5 hours to visit the museum and lock 3 viewing platform with their timed entry. Catharines museum and the ontario lacrosse hall of fame the st. Catharines museum and welland canals centre at lock 3 tours on tripadvisor. Was the largest toy factory in the world with 360 hands.

Please call the museum at 905 984 8880 to book your entry time. The original blue santa pictured here was found at lock 3 park in akron ohio during an archeological dig by the american toy marble museum. Sign up for our newsletter. 1st of 180 toy companies in akron o.

Lock 3 stage located next to the akron civic theatre on main street in downtown akron lock 3 has hosted millions of visitors since its opening in 2003.