Barbie™: A Cultural Icon

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Barbie™: A Cultural Icon

FINAL DAYS

Space: The New Frontier

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Space: The New Frontier

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Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.

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Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.

OPENING OCT 2025

Call of the Dolphins

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Call of the Dolphins

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Civic Architecture: The Panoramic Photography of Thomas R. Schiff

Now Open
SPECIAL EVENT

Become an Antibiotic Defender Superhero!

Aug 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Discover the powerful “tools” our bodies use to fight off infections of all kinds!

SPECIAL EVENT

After Hours: Summer Camp Edition (21+)

AUG 14, 7 to 10 p.m.

Break out your cargo shorts and tube socks – it’s time for Summer Camp. Join us at CMC After Hours for a 21+ evening where The Children’s Museum becomes the nostalgic playground of your dreams.

SPECIAL EVENT

Stand-Up History

Aug 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a hilarious and entertaining night exploring the historical curiosities of Cincinnati and the universe.

CR(EAT)E CULINARY STUDIO

The Cr(eat)e Kitchen Adult Cooking Classes

Aug 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us in this hands-on cooking class where you'll learn how to make Chicken Parmesan with Homemade Noodles & Fresh Tomato Sauce!

SPECIAL EVENT

1940s Day

SEPT 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Transport yourself to the era of big band music, chrome-fendered cars, pin curls and Zoot suits.

HERITAGE PROGRAMS

Upcoming Tours

2025 FALL TOURS GO ON SALE AUG 8

For more than 30 years, the docents of Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs have enjoyed sharing their passion for history through audio-visual presentations, walking and motor coach tours.

SPECIAL EVENT

OMNIMAX® Dinner Date

July 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Our immersive take on dinner and a movie. Enjoy a themed three-course meal and OMNIMAX® experience.

CR(EAT)E CULINARY STUDIO

Food as Medicine Series

July 22, 6 to 8 p.m.

Join Dr. Golubić as we learn about anti-inflammatory eating and work together to prepare a Soba Noodle Bowl with Sesame Ginger Tofu!

CR(EAT)E CULINARY STUDIO

Upcoming classes are now on sale!

What’s cookin’?

Pull up a seat, roll up your sleeves and join us as we cook up the science, history, culture and community of food.

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The Blue Angels

Soar wingtip-to-wingtip with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron!
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Offer available for a limited time.

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Members make the Museum

Receive two OMNIMAX® ticket vouchers with the purchase of a Membership or when you renew your existing Membership!

Offer available April 21 to 27 in-person only.

CR(EAT)E CULINARY STUDIO

Pop-up, Drop-in

Stop by the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio and sample some bite-sized science!

Please note: this is not a full class and guests will not be cooking; just sampling what we are serving up!

HERITAGE PROGRAMS

Visit Tower A

DEC 20 & 21

Visit Union Terminal’s Tower A, the command center for the daily 216 trains that brought thousands of travelers safely in and out of Union Terminal.

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