SPECIAL EVENT SERIES
Weekends in October
Entry: Free for Members or included with Museum Admission | Location: Union Terminal
Weekends at the BOO!seum are all treats and no tricks.
When October hits, your ghost or goblin is looking for any opportunity to show off their costume. We’re giving you a chance to scare up some fun this Halloween season. While there won’t be trick-or-treating, there will be plenty of entertainment throughout the museums and themed treats available to purchase at Cup & Pint and the Coffee Cart. From dancing the Monster Mash and costume parades to creepy crawlies and science experiments, Weekends at the BOO!seum are all treats and no tricks.
Special Discount
Guests who come in costume on October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 or 29 receive $3 off Museum Admission! Guests must be in costume for the discount to apply.
BOO!seum Programs
The Children’s Museum
Saturdays
10:30 a.m.: Monster Mash Dance Party in Corbett Theater
This spooky, fun dance party is sure to be a graveyard smash.
Noon: Children’s Costume Parade starting in Animal Spot
Show off your costume as we parade around The Children’s Museum!
1 p.m.: Monster Mash Dance Party in Corbett Theater
This spooky, fun dance party is sure to be a graveyard smash.
* The 1 p.m. Dance Party on October 14th will be Girl Power themed as part of our Girlhood (it’s complicated) theme day programming.
2 p.m.: Children’s Costume Parade starting in Animal Spot
Show off your costume as we parade around The Children’s Museum!
3 to 5 p.m.: Halloween Activity in KidSPACE
Drop into KidSPACE for some spooky, creative activities.
Sundays
10:30 a.m.: Autumn Songs and Stories in Corbett Theater
Join us as we play, dance, sing and listen to a fall story!
Noon: Children’s Costume Parade starting in Animal Spot
Show off your costume as we parade around The Children’s Museum!
1 p.m.: Monster Mash Dance Party in Corbett Theater
This spooky, fun dance party is sure to be a graveyard smash.
2 p.m.: Children’s Costume Parade starting in Animal Spot
Show off your costume as we parade around The Children’s Museum!
3 to 5 p.m.: Halloween Activity in KidSPACE
Drop into KidSPACE for some spooky, creative activities.
Museum of Natural History & Science
Saturdays
10:30 a.m.: Meet Bats at The Cave
Meet creepy, crawly critters in the Museum of Natural History & Science!
11:30 a.m.: Science Experiments at the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage
From boo bubbles to levitating pumpkins, join one of our resident Mad Scientists for a hair-raising Science Stage Show experience!
* The 11:30 a.m. Science Stage show on October 21st will be presented by the Cincinnati Observatory.
Noon: Meet a Snake at The Cave
Meet creepy, crawly critters in the Museum of Natural History & Science!
2:30 p.m.: Science Experiments at the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage
From boo bubbles to levitating pumpkins, join one of our resident Mad Scientists for a hair-raising Science Stage Show experience!
Sundays
11:30 a.m.: Science Experiments at the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage
From boo bubbles to levitating pumpkins, join one of our resident Mad Scientists for a hair-raising Science Stage Show experience!
2:30 p.m.: Science Experiments at the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage
From boo bubbles to levitating pumpkins, join one of our resident Mad Scientists for a hair-raising Science Stage Show experience!
Cincinnati History Museum
Saturdays
10 to 11 a.m.: Halloween Prints in History in the Making Classroom
Join us in our History in the Making classroom to learn about some historical printmaking methods and help us make some Halloween printed art that's yours to keep!
Sundays
10 to 11:30 a.m.: Halloween Prints in History in the Making Classroom
Join us in our History in the Making classroom to learn about some historical printmaking methods and help us make some Halloween printed art that's yours to keep!
2 to 4 p.m. Halloween Prints in History in the Making Classroom
Join us in our History in the Making classroom to learn about some historical printmaking methods and help us make some Halloween printed art that's yours to keep!
Join us for additional programs in October!
October 14
October 21
10 a.m. to Noon: Deep Woods Discoveries in the John A. and Judy Ruthven Get Into Nature Gallery
Great Parks presents: Funky Fungus! We'll look at the different types of fantastic fungus that can be found in Hamilton County. You'll get a chance to see them up close, as well as smell and touch them, while learning a bit about what makes each one unique. Come discover the amazing finds that you can see when you come to the Great Parks and explore!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: National Chemistry Weekend in STEM Lab
11:30 a.m.: Special Presentation by The Cincinnati Observatory at the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage
1 to 4 p.m.: HiVE13 in History in the Making
Museum Admission
Includes Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science and The Children's Museum
| Adult: | $22.50 |
| Senior: | $15.50 |
| Child: | $15.50 |
| Member Adult: |
FREE |
| Member Child: |
FREE |
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Museum Hours
Open Thursday – Monday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Member’s-only early entry: Saturdays at 9 a.m.
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