FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2026
Fall favorites are on the menu at Cincinnati Museum Center
Registration now open for fall cooking classes in the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio
CINCINNATI - Trade your goggles for an apron and your beakers for a saucepan as Cincinnati Museum Center turns the kitchen into a laboratory. The museum’s upcoming Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio cooking classes empower young foodies while expanding their palates and culinary skills with a menu of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The fall class lineup leans into cozy fall flavors with a sprinkle of brunch and breakfast favorites from around the globe. Registration is open now. 
The Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio featuring the Kroger Food Lab is a versatile programming space outfitted with ovens, ranges, blenders and more. The kitchen becomes a laboratory as you explore the science behind cooking, the chemical reactions that change flavor and textures and the tactile motor skills that make it all possible. But the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio is not just about science, it’s also an entry point to our region’s history, food community and world cultures.
Programs are available for kids to cook alone and to cook alongside an adult. Each program invites you to prep and cook your way through classic and experimental recipes while exploring the science and history behind them.
Homeschool Cooking Club – Ages 7 to 14
Member $40 per class
Non-Member $50 per class
Taste the Rainbow Pizza Lab – September 3
Mix, knead, back and discover the science behind pizza! Make your own dough from scratch as you explore how yeast, gluten and sugar work together, then turn your pizza into a colorful rainbow using a variety of vibrant toppings.
Creepy Confections – October 1
Transform cake and frosting into frightfully fun eyeball cake pops for a class that’s a little spooky and a lot of sweet. Practice your decorating techniques as you create your own creepy-cute edible design.
Bubbles, Batter and Berry Jam: The Crumpet Editions – October 15
Discover the science behind a classic breakfast treat. Make homemade crumpets while exploring how yeast, gluten and cooking techniques create the crumpet’s unique texture. Then create your own jam as fruit, sugar and pectin work together to turn simple ingredients into a delicious spread.
Pad Thai – November 19
Explore one of the most iconic noodle dishes as you learn how heat, timing and ingredient order affect texture and flavor. Sweet, sour, salty and umami come together in perfect harmony in this fast-paced stir fry.
Junior Chefs – Adults and kids cooking together
Member $120 per class
Non-Member $135 per class
Taco Art – August 29
Create homemade corn tortillas and turn them into edible works of art. With smoky marinated chicken, vibrant salsa, fresh guacamole and refried black beans, balance bold flavors in bright layers.
Benny & the Brunch – September 12
From dough to buttery golden English muffins, learn how to build a classic eggs benedict. Expect big brunch energy in every bite as you whip up silky hollandaise and perfectly poach eggs.
Gnocchi Business: Fall Edition – October 24
Cozy fall flavors come together as handmade gnocchi meets brown butter, crispy pancetta, sage and roasted squash in a skillet of warm, nutty and comfy cooking.
Cheesy Focaccia and Tomato Soup – November 14
Bake fresh focaccia from scratch and simmer tomatoes for a cozy soup as you create a classic fall comfort meal.
Food as Medicine: Mindful Eating with Meriden McGraw, MS, MPH
October 28
Member $120
Non-Member $130
Learn practical strategies for eating with greater intention, enhancing your enjoyment of meals and supporting overall health and wellbeing. In addition to evidence-based benefits of mindfulness and mindful eating, you’ll learn how to prepare a spinach lentil curry with raita and roti. Presented by Meriden McGraw, MS, MPH, Director of Workplace Mindfulness for the Osher Center of Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati.
Learn more about upcoming programs and register online at cincymuseum.org/create-culinary-studio.
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About Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) at Union Terminal is a nationally recognized, award-winning institution housed in a National Historic Landmark. CMC is a vital community resource that sparks curiosity, inspiration, epiphany and dialogue. CMC was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2012, one of a select few museums in the nation to receive both honors. Organizations within CMC include the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, The Children’s Museum, Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater, Cincinnati History Library and Archives and the Geier Collections and Research Center. Housed in historic Union Terminal – a National Historic Landmark restored in 2018 and recognized as the nation’s 45th most important building by the American Institute of Architects – CMC welcomes more than 1.8 million visits annually, making it one of the most visited museums in the country. For more information, visit cincymuseum.org.
