Saturdays 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 safe alternative to scare up some fun this Halloween season. While there won’t be trick-or-treating, there will be plenty of tricks throughout the museums and themed treats available from Nourish513 courtesy of SSA. From dancing the Monster Mash and costume parades to creepy crawlies and scavenger hunts, Saturdays at the BOO!seum are all treats and no tricks.

Special Presentations
Magic Shows with Jeb Brack

11 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Location TBD)


Monster Mash Dance Party

3 p.m. outside


Socially-Distanced Costume Parade

10:30 a.m. by the fountain
Join us by the fountain for a socially-distanced costume parade. Weather permitting.


Halloween ArtBuilds with Bill’s Dragon Trophies

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Watch from outside the Public Landing
Join Mr. Bill as he creates a major piece of Halloween art from scratch!


Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage

11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. at the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage
From bubbling cauldrons to vomiting pumpkins, join one of our resident Mad Scientists for a hair-raising Science Stage Show experience!


Creepy, Crawly Critters

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

Gallery Programming

Please note: all programs are no touch, with social distancing and appropriate protective equipment.

Jurassic Journey

October 10 at 11 a.m.
Hang out with Cincinnati Museum Center’s favorite dinosaurs and learn about paleontology for National Fossil Day.


Jolly Jumpers

October 17 at 11 a.m.
Measure your ability to jump against a few creepy but cool animal friends.


Adapt to Thrive

October 24 at 11 a.m.
Become a true cave dweller and use your powers of hearing to identify household items.


Living Fossils

October 31 at 11 a.m.
Not all fossils are extinct! Discover some "living fossils" with us as we take a deep delve into the artifacts in our Dinosaur Hall. 


Cincinnati In Motion – I SPY

All October long in Cincinnati in Motion
Pumpkins will be hidden in the model layout to search for all month long.