Museums
Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513-287-7000, 800-733-2077
Union Terminal in downtown Cincinnati houses three museums, the Omnimax Theater and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. A unique display of restored Art Deco architecture, the building showcases approximately 5000,000 sq. ft. of natural history, Cincinnati culture and interactivity. Museums can be visited individually or under several price options.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Sat; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun Admission: "Best Buy" package - Omnimax and all museums: Adult, $15.00; Child 3-12, $10 Any three attractions: Adults, $12; Children 3-12, $8 Any two attractions: Adults, $9; Children, $6 One museum: Adults, $6.50; Children, $4.50 Seniors: $1 off any individual or combination adult ticket purchase. Infants (1-2): admitted to all museums for $3.50 and to Omnimax free when sitting on a caregiver's lap. Parking: $3
Museum of Natural History and Science
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513-287-7000, 800-733-2077
The Museum of Natural History and Science presents Ohio Valley geography, biology and more via a life-sized Kentucky limestone cave, a walk-through ice cave, the "Dino Hall" and glacier, plant, insect, rock and fossil exhibits. The Children's Discovery Center, theater productions, and other interactive demonstrations provide more to do.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Sat; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun Admission: Adults, $6.50; Seniors, $5.50, Children 3-12, $4.50, Infants, $3.50 Parking: $3
Omnimax Theater
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513-287-7000, 800-733-2077
Omnimax movies illuminate fantastic adventures on the world's largest motion-picture format.
Hours: Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., every hour Monday: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. , 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday: 11 p.m. - 9 p.m., every hour Admission: Adults, $6.50; Seniors, $5.50, Children 3-12, $4.50, Infants, $3.50. Advanced tickets available through the Cincinnati Museum Center Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Parking: $3
Cincinnati History Museum
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513-287-7000, 800-733-2077
The Cincinnati History Museum offers centuries of Cincinnati culture with exhibits and a 25,000-piece collection. Objects from political campaigns, wars, business and industry, education, religion, medicine, sports, railroads, music, art and more reveal what the Queen City was like years ago.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Sat; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun Admission: Adults, $6.50; Seniors, $5.50, Children 3-12, $4.50, Infants, $3.50 Parking: $3
Cinergy Children's Museum
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513-287-7000, 800-733-2077
The Cinergy Children's Museum is a $7.5 million facility with nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Nine completely interactive areas include Water Works, Energy Zone, the Animal Spot and Kids at Work. Special exhibits are set up for little ones 4 and under, too. All exhibits are wheelchair accessible and target infants to 10-year-olds.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Sat; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun Admission: Adults, $6.50; Seniors, $5.50, Children 3-12, $4.50, Infants, $3.50 Parking: $3
Loveland Castle Museum
12025 Shore Dr., Loveland, OH; 513-683-4686
This Medieval-style castle is open year-round. Come October, it turns into a haunted house.
Hours: April through September, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week; October through March, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends only. Admission: $1; Children 5 and under free
Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park, Covington, KY; 606-491-4003
The Devou family home showcases the natural and cultural tradition of Northern Kentucky. Folk and fine art, home life, wildlife and Civil War exhibits are displayed.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues - Fri; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sat - Sun; Closed Mondays Admission: Adults, $3; Children and seniors, $2; Museum members, free
Betts House Research Center
416 Clark St., Betts-Longworth Historic District, Cincinnati, OH; 513-651-0734
A brick house built in 1804, this historical property displays temporary exhibits.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues - Thur; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat Admission: $2
Cincinnati Fire Museum
315 W. Court St., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-621-5553
The Cincinnati Fire Museum illustrates the history and legacy of Cincinnati fire fighting. Exhibits on modern fire fighting are displayed, too.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues - Fri; Noon - 4 p.m. weekends; Closed Monday Admission: Adults, $4.50; Seniors, $2.50; Children 2-12, $2
Cincinnati Railroad Club
Historic Tower A, fifth floor of the Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513-651-7245
Diagrams the flow of passenger trains through old Union Terminal.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thurs; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat; Noon - 4 p.m. every third Sunday Admission: free
Dinsmore Homestead Foundation
5656 Burlington Pike (six miles west of Burlington, KY), 606-565-6117
A log cabin, family cemetery and 1842 farmhouse comprise this historic site.
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wed, Sat & Sun and by appointment Admission: Adults, $5; Seniors, $3; Children 12-17, $2; Children under 12-free; families--$7.50
National Railway Historical Society Library and Museum
10151 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH; 513-772-7557
Historical exhibits, model trains and more.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday
William Howard Taft Birthplace
2038 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati 45219; 513-684-3262
Special events include an Easter Egg Hunt, a ceremonial Constitution signing and a New Year's open house. Daily tours and exhibits.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily; Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Admission: free