"The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is a stunning Art Deco landmark and cultural hub featuring multiple museums, historic exhibitions, a children’s museum, and an Omnimax® theater—all inside one of the last grand train stations built in the U.S."

Recommended for

Families with children
Enjoy hands-on learning and themed play zones at the Duke Energy Children’s Museum

History lovers
Explore Cincinnati’s evolution, regional history, and the glory days of Union Terminal

Science & nature fans
Dive into caves, glaciers, fossils, and STEM labs at the Museum of Natural History & Science

Architecture buffs
Admire the largest semi-dome in the western hemisphere and exquisite Art Deco design

Things to See & Do

  • Duke Energy Children’s Museum: Features eight themed play areas, preschool zones, and over 1,800 hours of programming
  • Museum of Natural History & Science: Crawl through limestone caves, explore the Ice Age, and experiment in the STEM Lab
  • Cincinnati History Museum: Walk through time with immersive exhibits and costumed interpreters
  • Omnimax® Theater: Watch breathtaking films on a giant domed screen in an immersive cinematic experience
  • Union Terminal Rotunda: Marvel at Winold Reiss murals, whispering fountains, and the iconic Art Deco dome

Exhibitions & Collections

  • Order Out of Chaos: Learn how Union Terminal was transformed into a civic landmark
  • Temple to Transportation: Discover the Terminal's pivotal role in American rail history
  • Reinvention & Gateway to the City: Explore how the building was saved and adapted for future generations
  • The Glass Storybook & The Great Menagerie: Showcases the artwork of Winold Reiss and Pierre Bourdelle

Libraries & Archives

  • Cincinnati History Library and Archives: Established in 1831 with extensive regional collections of maps, photographs, and more
  • Printed Works Collection: Access rare newspapers, books, genealogies, and botanical texts focused on Cincinnati and the Old Northwest

Good to Know

  • Style: Iconic Art Deco design, featuring mosaics, Rookwood tile, and the largest half-dome in the western hemisphere
  • Extras: Day camps, educator programs, gift shop, and rotating traveling exhibitions
  • Historic Note: Union Terminal is a National Historic Landmark and a symbol of Cincinnati’s past and present

Map & Location

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203 – Phone: 513-287-7000
Located in the Queensgate neighborhood, just west of downtown Cincinnati with convenient access and parking

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