SPECIAL EVENT

Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entry: Free for Members or included with Museum Admission | Location: Union Terminal

Travel back in time at 1940s Day

Transport yourself to the era of big band music, chrome-fendered cars, pin curls and Zoot suits. 1940s Day is an immersive celebration of the pivotal decade, including the music, fashion, vehicles and people who shaped it.

This year's 1940s Day activities include:

  • Classic cars
  • Costume contest
  • Live music (Daniel Bennett & the Dirty Shirleys; Howey Music, LLC; Keith Scherer-Singer; P&G Big Band; The Gimlets)
  • D-Day: Normandy 1944 showing in the OMNIMAX® Theater
  • Free Rotunda Tours led by Cincinnati Heritage Programs
  • Tower A Tours led by Cincinnati Heritage Programs (additional ticket required)
  • KidSPACE activities
  • Tri-State Warbird Museum
  • Lunken Cadet Squadron
  • American Sign Museum
  • And more!
This year's 1940s Day classic cars include:
  • 1938 Chevrolet Business Coupe
  • 1940 Ford Tudor Deluxe
  • 1944 Willys MB Jeep
  • 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 2-Door Sedan
1940s Day is presented by our Official Veterans Sponsor
Veterans Service Commission of Hamilton County
View the 1940s Day dressing guide

 
VIEW THE GUIDE

View the full 1940s Day activities schedule

 

VIEW THE SCHEDULE

Museum Admission

Includes Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science and The Children’s Museum.

Adult (13+): $24.25 $19.50
Senior (60+): $17.00 $12.50
Child (3-12): $17.00 $12.50
Member Adult: FREE
Member Child: FREE

BUY TICKETS

Interested in becoming a community partner or vendor for 1940s Day?

The application period is now open! Follow the links below to submit your application today.

Community Partner: A free booth where an individual or organization shares information (please note, there is no selling from these booths).

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Performer: An artist, dancer, singer, musician, etc. who will be performing at 1940s Day.

PERFORMERS

Vehicle: A car, jeep or even firetruck that you’d like to display at the entrance of Union Terminal.

VEHICLES

Share your experience by tagging us @cincymuseum and using #CMC1940sDay.