Ages 10+ • 1 Hour
Meet Tim Jacobus for a one-hour museum tour and autograph session in Akron. Get up close to original Goosebumps art, grab a photo, and explore rare prints.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Low — mainly standing and short walking through a small gallery; suitable for ages 10+
Wildlife
History
Goosebumps launched in the early 1990s and Tim Jacobus created the cover art that helped define the series' look; the retrospective places that commercial work in a broader illustration context.
Conservation
Respect handling rules and avoid flash photography near original pieces; purchases through the venue support the artist and the exhibit.
Killer Video
Ages 10+ • 1 Hour
Killer Video is a specialty pop-up experience in Akron, Ohio, focused on cult horror and retro home-video culture.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Killer Video stages curated events and a permanent exhibit that celebrate the aesthetics and history of VHS-era horror.
One offering, the Wishmaster Screening — Q&A with Robert Kurtzman, pairs a screening of the cult classic Wishmaster with an on-stage Q&A led by director Robert Kurtzman. Attendees can hear behind-the-scenes stories and technical insights, and select ticket tiers include VIP meet-and-greet and after-party access to extend the experience.
The Killer Video Exhibit Admission presents a curated collection of VHS tapes, vintage packaging, posters, and set pieces that recreate the fluorescent-lit rental-store atmosphere familiar to collectors and fans. The exhibit highlights campy slashers, cult classics, and the tactile appeal of VHS as a physical format, providing context for viewers new to the medium as well as longtime collectors.
Killer Video is intended for horror fans, film collectors, and curious visitors seeking a nostalgic, educational, and social event in Akron. Programming blends film screening, creator interaction, and museum-style curation to create layered experiences that emphasize authenticity and preservation of horror-film culture. Practical details such as ticket tiers, VIP upgrades, and event schedules are published per event, and visitors are encouraged to review event listings and purchase tickets in advance. Event details, dates, and ticket options are available online for purchase.
Location
Akron, Ohio
Located in Akron, Ohio
Experiences Offered
2 experiences
Screening and exhibit available
VIP Options
Available
Meet-and-greet and after-party
Media
VHS collection
Curated vintage tapes displayed
Reserve Wishmaster screening seats, VIP upgrades, or exhibit admission to secure a themed horror experience in Akron.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before check-in to allow for downtown parking or rideshare drop-off at the meeting point.
Bring a camera
One photo with Tim is included; bring a camera or phone but avoid flash near original artwork.
Bring ID and payment
Carry an ID for check-in and a card or cash if you plan to buy prints or original sketches on site.
Respect the art
Do not touch framed originals or lean on display cases; handling rules protect fragile gouache and airbrush pieces.
Camera or smartphone
Capture your photo with Tim and document details of the original art (no flash near originals).
Notebook & pen
Jot down process notes or sketch observations during the retrospective talk.
Comfortable shoes
Expect to stand and move through a compact gallery during the hour.
Payment method (card/cash)
Many events offer prints and original sketches for sale; bring a method of payment.