Bringing world-class exhibitions to Cincinnati

Cincinnati Museum Center’s newly restored Westheimer Exhibit Halls are specially designed to host traveling exhibitions of all shapes and sizes. Here’s what we’re hosting now.

Explore Upcoming Exhibitions

Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.

October 18, 2025 – April 12, 2026

An exhibition to shake the conscience of the world.

Through this daunting selection of more than 500 original artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland, as well as more than 20 institutions and museums all over the world, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. portrays the complex reality of the notorious camp while sharing firsthand stories from those who survived, and those who perished.

These remarkable artifacts range from:

  • Concrete posts that were part of the fence of the Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp
  • Fragments of an original prisoners’ barrack from the Auschwitz III-Monowitz camp
  • A gas mask used by the concentration camp officers
  • Personal items including shoes, clothing, children’s dolls, eyeglasses and suitcases

When guests enter the exhibition, they will confront one of history’s darkest periods… but they will also be part of an ongoing remembrance and will leave bearing the weight of society’s responsibility to combat hate and evil everywhere.

Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is hosted at Union Terminal by Cincinnati Museum Center and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. The exhibition was created by Musealia in cooperation with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.

The opportunity to bring this impactful exhibition to Cincinnati has been generously supported by Rhonda and Larry Sheakley, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati and the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission.

Recommended for Grades 7+

Jurassic World by Brickman®

Coming summer 2026!

An adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the stories and dinosaurs from the epic Jurassic World franchise! Featuring large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks — plus, the newest Jurassic World by Brickman® dinosaur, the Baryonyx! This dino is over 15 feet long and made up of 102,317 LEGO® bricks. Relive the magic of beloved stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise, as you embark on a thrilling journey across the Isla Nublar.

The hands-on exhibition features a myriad of activities, LEGO® brick palaeontology and discovery through mystery mosaics, hybrid dinosaur creation, learning to track a dinosaur by creating species footprints, and even building escape vehicles to get away from a T.rex. With 2.5 million bricks to play with, creativity will not be in short supply!

*Group pricing available soon. Please contact Shannon LaPoint Boyle at (513) 287-7000 ext. 7264 or slapoint@cincymuseum.org to book your visit today!

There's always more to explore!

Add one or more of our permanent museums or an OMNIMAX® film to make your visit to Cincinnati Museum Center epic!

Museum Admission
Museum of Natural History & Science

The Museum of Natural History & Science at Cincinnati Museum Center offers a world of science, history and nature through interactive exhibits and amazing artifacts. Guests can reach their own “ah-ha” moment through creative thinking and problem-solving skills. With something for all ages, there’s always more to explore in the Museum of Natural History & Science.

Cincinnati History Museum

Step back in time and experience the history of our city, from our earliest settlers to those actively shaping the Queen City today. Along the way, meet costumed interpreters to better understand and connect with history. Explore a recreation of the bustling Public Landing from the late 1850s and climb aboard the Queen of the West, a replica side-wheel steamboat. Take an aerial view of Cincinnati from the early 1900s through 1940s in Cincinnati in Motion, a 1/64-scale replica of the city complete with the nation’s largest S-scale train model.

The Children’s Museum

Discover hands-on fun for children of all ages in our eight educational and themed play areas, including two specifically designed for preschool-aged children and younger. We encourage kids to climb, crawl, explore and learn about themselves and the world around them. Go on a wilderness adventure through The Woods, be a part of a complex machine in the Energy Zone and explore the neighborhood in Kids’ Town. Dive into arts, culture, reading, science and more with over 1,800 hours of programming each year.

Field Trips may be scheduled Thursdays through Mondays. Group visits to The Children's Museum are limited to grades 4 and under.

Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater

The Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater takes you to places you can only imagine. Immerse yourself in epic adventures in our five-story domed theater, from the untamed beauty of our natural parks, to the red surface of Mars, to the deep blue sea alongside humpback whales.

Holiday Junction

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains features bursts of winter whimsy that greet you as soon as you enter the door. The Duke Energy Holiday Trains have been a Cincinnati holiday staple for decades, delighting generations since they first debuted downtown in 1946. Track-level views reveal intricate details of the display, where over 300 rail cars and 50 locomotives steam past anxious passengers waiting to board while cars sit with snow to their hubcaps and the perfect trees strapped to their roofs.

Visit Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains included with Museum Admission November – January upon request.