VISITING THE FIRST LADIES’ LIBRARY
Visits to the National First Ladies’ Library
The National First Ladies' Library is housed in two buildings. One is the Ida Saxton McKinley Historic Home and the other building, just a block north, is the Education & Research Center where the museum is housed.
Guided Tours: Tour both the Education & Research Center and the Saxton McKinley House for 1 admission price. Tours begin at the Education & Research Center.
Reservations are highly recommended as tour size is limited. Reservations are REQUIRED for groups of 6 or more. Please call or email to reserve in advance.
Tour Hours
Monday: CLOSED, no tours, gift shop open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m., plus Sundays in June, July & August at 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Reservations required for groups of 6 or more only, recommended for all others.
We are CLOSED ON: New Year's Eve & Day; President's Day; Memorial Day; July 4, Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day & day after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. We are also CLOSED for tours during exhibit changes — PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR.
Research Library: Open by appointment only
Admission
| Adults |
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$7.00 |
| Seniors |
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$6.00 |
| Children under age 18 |
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$5.00 |
| National Park Passes |
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$2.00 off regular admission |
| School Programs |
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Free—by reservation ONLY
(see contact info below)
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Parking
Gated parking is available, code given upon reservation. Bus parking also available.
Directions to the National First Ladies' Library:
Museum/Saxton Mckinley House 331 S. Market Ave. Canton, Ohio
44702
Education and Research Center 205 S. Market Ave. Canton, Ohio 44702
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| From the South: |
From the Marietta/New Philadelphia Area
Follow I-77 North to the Downtown/Tuscarawas Exit. Turn right onto Tuscarawas
and travel to Market Street South. Turn right onto Market. Travel through two
lights, immediately after 2 nd light is our gated parking on the right hand side. |
| From the North: |
From the Cleveland Area
Follow I-77 South to Exit 105/Tuscarawas/Downtown. Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street. Go through eight traffic lights to Market Street, turn right. Go through two lights, immediately after 2nd light is our gated parking lot on the right hand side.
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| From the West: |
From the Wooster/Columbus Area
Take I-71 North to 30 East. Exit at Downtown/Cherry Ave. Turn right off exit
ramp travel to Second Street. Turn left onto Second Street and travel to Market
Ave. Turn left onto Market Ave and travel 1 block. Just past light at Third Street
is our gated parking lot on the right. |
| From the East: |
From the Youngstown/Canfield Area
Take I-76 to I-77 South.
Follow I-77 South to Exit 105/Tuscarawas/Downtown. Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street. Go through eight traffic lights to Market Street, turn right. Go through two lights, immediately after 2nd light is our gated parking lot on the right hand side.
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Call or email for reservations or other information:
330-452-0876
programs@firstladies.org
tours@firstladies.org
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