Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Information Center
 

Press Room

 
 

Media Contacts:

Chad Mertz, (513) 287-7054, cmertz@cincymuseum.org
Laura Partridge, (513) 345-2658, lpartridge@cincymuseum.org
Ben Cober, (513) 287-7099, bcober@cincymuseum.org


                         Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Profile Sheet

  • Cincinnati Museum Center employs 150 full-time people, 150 part-time and over 1,000 volunteers.
  • Collections include the natural history subjects of archeology, anthropology, botany, mineralogy, paleontology and zoology. Historical collections include photographs, broadcast recordings, manuscripts, maps, business records, textiles and historical artifacts.
  • Close to major highways, located just minutes from downtown and suburban hotels.
  • Convenient reserved parking for 1,000 cars.
  • Drop-off area for buses in front of the building - an easy shuttle from downtown.
  • Completely ramped facility, with easily accessible entrances and exits.
  • Handicapped-accessible rest areas with all the conveniences.
  • The magnificent Rotunda is the largest half-dome in the western hemisphere, spanning 180 feet and measuring 106 feet high.
  • Dining facilities in the food court featuring soups, sandwiches, Pizza Hut pizza, drinks and ice cream.
  • Complete catering.
  • A variety of rental areas for business meetings and social functions with a total capacity of up to 5,000 people.
  • Two auditoriums with capacities of 100 and 300 people respectively.
  • Guided tours of the public areas can be scheduled to note the unusual Art Deco features, wall mosaics and detailed wood paneling.
  • Three gift shops with a wide range of items and high-quality gifts.

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