SPECIAL EVENT

Saturday, August 31, 2024 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 with P&G Big Band
  • 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)
  • Go back in time on the Concourse with Kinetic Vision’s virtual reality experience
  • KidSPACE activities
  • Tri-State Warbird Museum
  • Cincinnati Fire Museum
  • Lunken Cadet Squadron
  • WMKV
  • And more!
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

Vendor: A paid booth where an individual or organization sells 1940s Day related items.

VENDORS

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 #VintageCincy.