Museum
Cincinnati Museum Center
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Cincinnati Museum Center occupies the historic Union Terminal, a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. Visitors can explore the Cincinnati History Museum, which delves into the region's past, the Duke Energy Children's Museum with interactive play areas, and the Museum of Natural History & Science, featuring a limestone cave and ice age fossils. The building itself, with its massive rotunda and mosaic murals, is a highlight. It's a family-friendly destination where learning and discovery unfold across multiple floors.
Don't miss
- Step inside the iconic Union Terminal rotunda, one of the largest half-domes in the world.
- Explore the Cincinnati History Museum's replica of a 19th-century public landing.
- Descend into the Museum of Natural History's re-created limestone cave.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cincinnati Museum Center
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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