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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.

All Museums Ticket

Includes Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, The Children’s Museum and Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.

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

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Weekend Halloween Programs

(October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27)

The Children’s Museum

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Monster Mash Story Time, Costume Parade and Dance Party in Corbett Theater
Show off your costume in a parade around The Children’s Museum then listen to a fall story and join in a dance party. This spooky, fun party is sure to be a graveyard smash.

2 to 3 p.m.: Monster Mash Story Time, Costume Parade and Dance Party in Corbett Theater
Show off your costume in a parade around The Children’s Museum then listen to a fall story and join in a dance party. This spooky, fun party is sure to be a graveyard smash.

3 to 5 p.m.: Halloween Activity in KidSPACE
Drop into KidSPACE for some spooky, creative activities.

Museum of Natural History & Science

10:30 to 11 a.m.: Meet an Animal at The Cave
Meet creepy, crawly critters in the Museum of Natural History & Science!

11:30 to 11:45 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!

Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Meet an Animal at The Cave
Meet creepy, crawly critters in the Museum of Natural History & Science!

2:30 to 2:45 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

11 a.m. to noon: 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!

1 to 2 p.m.: Helpful Herbs on The Public Landing
Making a witch’s brew or a powerful potion? Learn how herbs and other plants have been used for a variety of medicinal, culinary and cosmetic purposes throughout history.

3 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!

Members’ Morning Halloween Party

in The Children’s Museum

Tuesday, October 29

10 to 11 a.m.

Monster Mash Story Time, Costume Parade and Dance Party in Corbett Theater
Show off your costume in a parade around The Children’s Museum then listen to a fall story and join in a dance party. This spooky, fun party is sure to be a graveyard smash.

11 a.m. to noon

Giveaways in The Children’s Museum Lobby
Stop by and grab a little gift from CMC! (Available while supplies last)

11 a.m. to noon

Monster Mash Story Time, Costume Parade and Dance Party in Corbett Theater
Show off your costume in a parade around The Children’s Museum then listen to a fall story and join in a dance party. This spooky, fun party is sure to be a graveyard smash.

Halloween

Thursday, October 31

The Children’s Museum

10:30 to 11:30 a.m: Monster Mash Story Time, Costume Parade and Dance Party in Corbett Theater
Show off your costume in a parade around The Children’s Museum then listen to a fall story and join in a dance party. This spooky, fun party is sure to be a graveyard smash.

2 to 3 p.m.: Monster Mash Story Time, Costume Parade and Dance Party in Corbett Theater
Show off your costume in a parade around The Children’s Museum then listen to a fall story and join in a dance party. This spooky, fun party is sure to be a graveyard smash.

3 to 5 p.m.: Autumn Activity in KidSPACE
Drop into KidSPACE for some spooky, creative activities.

Museum of Natural History & Science

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Meet an Animal at The Cave
Meet creepy, crawly critters in the Museum of Natural History & Science!

11:30 to 11:45 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!

Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Meet an Animal at The Cave
Meet creepy, crawly critters in the Museum of Natural History & Science!

2:30 to 2:45 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

11 a.m. to noon: 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!

1 to 2 p.m.: Helpful Herbs on The Public Landing
Making a witch’s brew or a powerful potion? Learn how herbs and other plants have been used for a variety of medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic purposes throughout history.

3 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!