THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON'S DRS. NICHOLAS AND DOROTHY CUMMINGS
Center for the History of Psychology
In Association with the Smithsonian Institution
About the Center
The Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, located at The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, collects, preserves, provides access to, and interprets the historical record of psychology and related human sciences. Read more.
The Center houses the Archives of the History of American Psychology, the National Museum of Psychology and the Institute for Human Science and Culture.
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Announcements
In memoriam: Dr. Nicholas C. Cummings
The CCHP joins the psychology community in mourning the passing of Dr. Nicholas Cummings, a pioneering psychologist, advocate and philanthropist whose legacy influenced scholars worldwide. In 2014, Dr. Cummings and his wife, Dr. Dorothy “Dot” Mills Cummings, made a significant gift to The University of Akron resulting in the renaming of The Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology.
Temporary Closing Information
The National Museum of Psychology and the Institute galleries will be closed to the public until further notice due to the current health crisis.For updated information from The University of Akron, visit https://www.uakron.edu/healthservices/news/.
Location, hours and contact
73 South College Street, Akron, OH, 44325-4302
Museum and Institute Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-4 pm; Thursday 11 am-8 pm
The National Museum of Psychology and the Institute galleries will be closed to the public until further notice due to the current health crisis.
For updated information from The University of Akron, visit https://www.uakron.edu/healthservices/news/.
Archives: By appointment
Museum Phone: 330-972-5457
Main Phone: 330-972-7285
Email: ahap@uakron.edu
Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the building. Visitors can also park in Lot 30 at the corner of College and Market streets. Metered parking is available along South College Street.
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