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Location
Accessibility
ASL interpretation available for tours (Deaf Day Rotunda Tour); ADA accommodations available
Visitor tip
Take a free docent-led tour of Union Terminal itself—reviewers noted these tours are exceptional and often given as private tours with very knowledgeable guides who share unique stories about the Art Deco architecture and building's history.
Best time
Visit on Third Fridays (5-8pm) for extended evening hours, or plan weekday visits to potentially avoid large crowds. Reviewers noted that peak times can mean long walks from parking to the entrance.
About Cincinnati Museum Center
Interactive exhibits for kids. Children explore arts, books, culture & science through interactive exhibits & educational programs.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Key Attractions
- LEGO Jurassic World exhibition, OMNIMAX Theater, Arctic documentary, Union Terminal tours
- Special Features
- OMNIMAX Theater, Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio, Heritage walking tours, ASL interpretation available
What visitors say
We visited the museum 6/27/26. Me and my husband took our grandson, who is 8 yrs old. We had a great time visiting the Dinosaur Lego exhibit and children’s museum. That is until I became really ill and almost passed out. Paramedics were…
Honestly, this place is incredible! The building itself is an absolute stunning piece of history. The Art Deco architecture inside and out is just gorgeous. There is so much to see here because it’s basically three museums in one. We…
Cincinnati Museum Center has a great variety of exhibits covering history, science, space, natural habitats, and much more. Some of my favorites were the life-size indoor cave and the detailed 1950s Cincinnati model. There’s even a…
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Did You Know?
- The Cincinnati Museum Center is housed in Union Terminal, a National Historic Landmark featuring stunning Art Deco architecture that serves as an architectural centerpiece and skyline landmark for downtown Cincinnati
- The museum complex functions as three museums in one, combining the Museum of Natural History & Science, Cincinnati History Museum, and a dedicated Children's Museum, all under one roof with an OMNIMAX theater
- The Cincinnati History Museum features an elaborate and detailed 1950s Cincinnati model and a life-size indoor cave exhibit, requiring a minimum of 2 days to fully explore all exhibits
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