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Cincinnati Museum Center

1,675 Reviews

#27 of 156 things to do in Cincinnati

Museums, Science Museums, More

Open Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1301 Western Ave, Union Terminal, Cincinnati, OH 45203-1138

Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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“Beautiful old museum, huge omnimax ”

The day we were here we saw the Egyptian exhibition, which the wife loved. The we went to the huge... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

ManningAvenger

Sellersburg, Indiana

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“Worth a visit”

We bought the discovery pass and added the Mummy omnimax. There was plenty to see and do and... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

nessjoy4

Taipei, Taiwan

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4.5 1,675 reviews

Excellent67%
Very good24%
Average6%
Poor2%
Terrible1%

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“union terminal”(158 reviews)

“omnimax theater”(81 reviews)

“natural history”(80 reviews)

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Visit our Duke Energy Children's Museum and other permanent and special exhibitions. Several museum aspects are coming back online in phases. Visit cincymuseum.org for details on the museums and experiences that are available, hours of operation and...more

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1301 Western Ave, Union Terminal, Cincinnati, OH 45203-1138

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ManningAvenger

Sellersburg, Indiana

542125

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Beautiful old museum, huge omnimax

The day we were here we saw the Egyptian exhibition, which the wife loved. The we went to the huge omnimax theater for "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs". The theater itself covers your entire field of vision. The museum is a beautiful historic railroad terminal...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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nessjoy4

Taipei, Taiwan

4828

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Worth a visit

We bought the discovery pass and added the Mummy omnimax. There was plenty to see and do and ironically the exhibition I was expecting to be boring ended up being the most interesting and my favorite by far - the set up of Cincinnati in...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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K1187HBlisag

Aurora, Indiana

29965

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Beautiful building and friendly staff

We went for the special Egypt exhibit and were suitably impressed by the building and the exhibit. We have not been since they did the restoration work. We were not able to see everything but the natural history museum looked great. The didactics are well...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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auroraandjohnny

Midland, Texas

102

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Lots to see

Went to the museum with my husband and sister. We bought the discovery pass and added on the Egypt exhibit and the Holocaust exhibit. With parking and everything it was $107 (My husband saved us $1 with the senior rates). We went to see the...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Jane K

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Wonderful place to visit!

The new Holocaust and Humanities Exhibit is wonderful. Very educational and moving! This is one everyone should visit!

Date of experience: February 2019

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Linda K

Cincinnati, Ohio

276

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

If all you do is go inside the main area & take in this beautiful building, it is worth the visit.

There is also a great view of the city skyline from the entrance. The main museum and the children’s museum are great, and we particularly enjoy the special exhibits. Lots more to see and do once you get there. BUT, take your own snacks. The...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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StevenA2604

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A true marvel architectural wonder

Just looking at the building is worth your visit. The museums are engaging, the movie experience is out of this world and the new exhibits are unbelievable. A do not miss Cincinnati experience.

Date of experience: May 2018

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Aliyah21

Cincinnati

7933

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Such a fun, family place to visit

This is a great place for families to visit. The OmniMax theater is awesome. The children's museum is loads of fun. The science and history portion is wonderfully educational. And the Holocaust museum is so well done and so necessary to see. Visit this wonderful...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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NBentley2014

Cincinnati, Ohio

6612

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A Cincinnati gem

The Cincinnati Museum Center is a gem. Housed in the former Union Terminal, this Art Deco masterpiece tells you the importance this city once held. It’s a joy to wander this beautifully renovated space. I’ve spent many happy hours here with my family when my...More