Upcoming Tours
Heritage Programs is pleased to present the following tours in celebration of America 250. Join us as we say "Happy 250th Birthday"!
High Steel of Union Terminal (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10 to 11:30 a.m.
10:30 to Noon
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Climb to the high steel trusses supporting one of the largest half-dome rotundas in the world! This tour lasts about two hours, ascends 300 plus steps* and has ladders in dusty, dimly lit areas. Visit the clock which is accessed from the 4th floor opaque glass walkway.
Please note: No cameras or personal carried items are permitted on this tour. No photos are permitted. Sturdy shoes required. No dresses, open toe or high-heel shoes permitted. This tour is not accessible.
Price: $35 Members; $50 Non-Members
Registration deadline: April 14, 2026
Age limit: 12 and older; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Standard parking rates at Union Terminal apply.
Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel, please call (513) 287-7001 prior to the registration deadline of your tour in order to receive a refund, less a $10 per person cancellation fee.
Voice of America Museum
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10 a.m. to Noon
From an area just north of Cincinnati came the first broadcast of the Voice of America that reached millions of people hungry to hear news of the free world. Hear the fascinating explanation as to how Powell Crosley made this a reality with President Franklin Roosevelt in 1942. Besides creating the most powerful transmitter in the world, discover surprising items developed by the Crosley Corporation such as the “Shelvadore” and the radio and TVs made affordable to everyone. Bring back childhood memories of early Cincinnati television and explore the “sound effects” room.
Please note: This tour meets at the Voice of America Museum at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, OH 45069. There is standing during the 2 hour tour. Restrooms will be available.
Mark your calendars! This tour goes on sale April 28, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Price: $25 Members; $40 Non-Members
Registration deadline: June 3, 2026
Age limit: 12 and older; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel, please call (513) 287-7001 prior to the registration deadline of your tour in order to receive a refund, less a $10 per person cancellation fee.
Visit Tower A
July 18, 2026 and August 22, 2026
Tour Times:
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Noon to 12:45 p.m.
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Cincinnati Heritage Programs invites you to 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. Today, the room overlooks the active intermodal yard which brings cargo containers to our region.
Please note: There are approximately 35 steep steps to Tower A. This tour is not accessible. No selfie sticks or tripods permitted.
Mark your calendars! This tour goes on sale April 28, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Price: $10 Members; $15 Non-Members
Registration deadline: If spaces are still available, guests can register day-of event!
Age limit: 10 and older; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Standard parking rates at Union Terminal apply.
Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel, please call (513) 287-7001 prior to the registration deadline of your tour in order to receive a refund, less a $10 per person cancellation fee.
