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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 2515 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45206
There's something about vintage signs that draw people to them, encouraging them to imagine what life was like for the people who passed them everyday when they were in use. That's the beauty of this unique museum - there's plenty of nostalgia to go around. Signs on display include the likes of Elby's Big Boy, Ford, Holiday Inn and more. Tours...
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 1600 Montague Rd, Covington, KY 41011
This Covington Park regional museum features pieces largely donated by collector William Behringer. Noted exhibits include the Paleontology Gallery, the 19th Century History Gallery and the River Heritage Gallery. Displays are educational and feature a mix of interests, from local history to folk art and modern advancements. Fossils, minerals,...
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 953 Eden Park Dr, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH 45202
In the Cincinnati Art Museum's 80 or so galleries, art-lovers can stroll through dozens of galleries. Works span 6000 years and feature pieces from renowned artists such as Warhol, Van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt and Gainsborough. Special exhibitions are offered year round.
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 315 W Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
This educational museum is housed in a former firehouse and offers exhibits to teach children the importance of fire safety. Interesting displays show fire fighting tips, the history of fire brigades and personal safety rules. Slide down a real fire pole or climb through a fire truck cab!
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
This popular arts center features works by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, and the second floor houses a sculpture gallery. A non-collecting museum, the Contemporary Arts Center focuses on new works in the areas of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media. It's renowned for an earlier...
Museum Center at Union Terminal
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Housed in the impressive limestone-and-glass Union Terminal, this complex of museums offers a wealth of entertainment and educational opportunities. Reasonably-priced combination tickets grant admission to the OMNIMAX Theater, Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, Edge of Appalachia Preserve,...
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 50 E Freedom Wy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cincinnati was an important stop along the Underground Railroad, and this fascinating museum chronicles the history of escaping slaves and those who assisted them along their journeys to freedom. The museum is located downtown near the Ohio River, and permanent exhibits include "Slave Pen," "Escape! Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad,"...
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 3101 Clifton Ave, Mayerson Hall, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, OH 45220
This museum houses a range of pieces that represent the history and culture of the Jewish people. Exhibit items include art, coins, jewelry and memorabilia. It shares works with the Los Angeles-based Skirball Museum. Call for an appointment to view the collection.
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Opened in 1932, this museum houses works by master artists. Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Sargent are just a few of the world-renowned artists whose work is represented. Interesting Chinese and French pieces are included in the collection as well.
Category: Museums - Cincinnati Attractions & Activities
Address: 33 W Maple Ave, Fort Mitchell, KY 41011
Located just south of Cincinnati in Kentucky, this ventriloquist museum houses more than 500 "vent" figures – the collection of the late William Shakespeare Berger, a local businessman and ventriloquism enthusiast. Visits to the museum are by appointment only May through September and must be arranged in advance.
