National First Ladies Library & Museum

Overview

The First Ladies National Historic Site is the only site in the world dedicated to the First Ladies of the U.S. and their contributions to American history. It is home to the National First Ladies Library & Museum, which showcases exhibits featuring First Ladies, as well as the Saxton-McKinley House, a fully restored Victorian mansion that was home to First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and her husband, William McKinley, who was the 25th President of the United States. The Historic Site also includes a research library (currently accessible by appointment only), children's and educational space, and the First Ladies Park. The site is managed by the National Park Service in partnership with the National First Ladies Library & Museum.

Visiting the museum is free; however, a fee is charged for tours of the Saxton-McKinley House. Tours are first-come, first-served and are offered at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. daily. Fees support the work of the National First Ladies Library & Museum and the First Ladies National Historic Site.

Group tours are available year round for groups of 8 or more; reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Please contact call 440-717-3753 for more information or to book your visit today.

All visits and tours begin at the Visitor Center/Museum at 205 Market Ave. S. (corner of Market Ave and 2nd Street). Free parking is available at the corner of Market Avenue South and Third Street South.

Visit the National First Ladies' Library & Museum for information on current exhibits and events, as well as to book private, curator-led tours of current exhibitions.

Click Here for the First Ladies Historic Site/US National Park Service website and group tours.

Mapped location of National First Ladies Library & Museum
National First Ladies Library & Museum
205 Market Ave. S Canton, Ohio 44702
(330) 452-0876
Hours: Summer Hours (May 1 - October 31): Tuesday - Saturday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Winter Hours (November 1- April 30): Thursday - Saturday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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