Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Home to the breath-taking Art Deco masterpiece,
regional history museum, science museum,
hands-on children’s museum, and OMNIMAX®
film experience, Cincinnati Museum Center is a
National Medal of Museum Service recipient and
was recognized in 2009 as the 17th most visited
museums in America by Forbes Traveler.
Coming in 2011
February 18
through
September 4
Experience one of Egypt’s greatest unsolved
mysteries unfolding still today – the search
for Cleopatra. The National Geographic exhibition
features treasures from the sands of Egypt to the
depths of the Mediterranean. Walk through her
history and leave captivated by the magic and
mystery that still surrounds the life of the elusive
last queen of Egypt.
Union Terminal
Bask in the glory of one of the nation’s most
beautiful Art Deco treasures. Originally built in 1933,
Union Terminal stands as one of the last remaining
grand-scale Art Deco style railroad terminals.
The building is now a National Historic Landmark
and was voted America’s 45th favorite building in
a 2007 poll conducted by the American Institute
of Architects. Multiple historic dining rooms,
magnificent Grand Rotunda, unique exhibit areas
and well equipped auditoriums.
Convenient and plentiful parking, delicious full
service catering and A-V department on site.
Cincinnati History Museum
Step back in time to Cincinnati’s Public Landing
circa late 1850’s, and board a 94-foot side-wheel
steamboat. Experience Cincinnati’s WWII home-front.
Roll through Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods
(1900’s to the 1940’s) with the nation's largest
full-motion, S-scale train display.
Museum of Natural History & Science
Walk through a glacier and step back 19,000 years
into the Ice Age of the Ohio Valley. Explore a
re-created limestone cave, underground waterfalls,
streams, fossils and a live bat colony.
Duke Energy Children's Museum
Learning and play connect at one of the top 10
children’s museums in the U.S. Kids climb, crawl,
explore and learn through hands-on fun in the arts,
culture, reading, science and more.
February 18 through September 4, 2011
Tour Operator Rates:
Adult Group: $18, w/ one museum or film $21.50
School Group: $10, w/ one museum or film $12.50
Coming in 2011
March 25
TORNADO ALLEY
July 31
A Thrilling Journey into
the Heart of the Storm
through
Witness the birth of a tornado from its very heart as
Sean Casey (star of the Discovery Channel’s wildly
popular Storm Chasers series) takes you on his
personal quest through Tornado Alley. Casey sweeps
us away as the giant domed screen reveals the beauty
and untamed destructive power of these breathtaking
weather events!
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Experience the thrill of films on the five-story
wrap-around screen. World's largest motion-picture
format and state-of-the-art sound.
Showtimes vary.
Group Rates
OMNIMAX®:
$6.50 Adult, $4.50 Child/School
All Museums Pass:
$11.50 Adult, $7.50 Child/School
OMNIMAX® + Museums Pass:
$15.00 Adult, $10.00 Child/School
Cincinnati Historical Society Library & Archives
We house one of the most significant regional history
collections in the United States. Users may consult
the Printed Works Collection (books, pamphlets, periodicals
and maps), the Manuscript Collection and the Audiovisual
Collection in the library's reading room.
Two-week advance reservations required.
Final count and full payment are due two (2)
business days in advance of visit.
Cancellations for all groups must be made at
least two (2) business days prior to the visit
to avoid any penalties.
Cincinnati
Museum
Center
cincymuseum.org
1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
cincymuseum.org/groups, [email protected]
(513) 287-7021, (800) 733-2077, (513) 287-7002 fax,
Amenities
• Conveniently located off I-75
• Buses park free
• No comps, just very reasonable rates
• Special dining can be arranged
• Great gifts and unique merchandise
• No deposit required
• Minimum of 15 to receive group rates
• Packaged itineraries available
Coming in 2012
March 2
through
August 12
The Roman city of Pompeii and her people
were frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption
of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Experience room-sized
frescos, marble and bronze sculptures,
jewelry, gold coins, and hundreds of priceless
ancient artifacts. Understand how the volcano's
victims were eerily preserved in their final
frantic moments.
Museum Center Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Heritage Programs Tours
Passionate history presentations, guided step-on
city tours and a personal tour of our National
Historic Landmark at a great value to your group!
Be sure to catch this rarely seen and very moving
glimpse into the ancient past.
Sample
Itineraries
Union Terminal Tours:
$50 up to 20 guests, + $25 for each
additional portion of 20
Backstage tour of historic Music Hall
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concert
Lunch at Washington Platform
Cincinnati Museum Center
Robert D. Lindner OMNIMAX® Theater
Rotunda Tour & Museum visit
6:00 p.m. BB Riverboats, Inc. Cruise and Dinner
Topics Include:
Discover Cincinnati
Inclines and Overlooks
Over-the Rhine History District
Historic Churches
Cincinnati Brewery History
Holidays at Union Terminal
Create a holiday tradition sure to be remembered
for years. Enjoy Holiday Junction our four-level,
multi-model train layout highlighted by
theatrical backgrounds. Go along with vintage
trains traveling through one-of-a-kind towns,
through hills and mountains, and across bridges.
Recreated pages from the Lionel train “wish books”
and a display of some of the oldest model trains
ever produced inspire visitors of every age.
Recall holidays of past at Toys Through Time
exhibit, featuring more toy trains, historic
Goldsmith dolls from the 19th and 20th centuries,
a first edition Monopoly set, complete with sterling
silver game pieces, 1840’s ice skates and original
Star Wars toys, and their prototypes, made by
Cincinnati's Kenner Toy Company.
Children, parents and grandparents will enjoy
special activities for all ages.
Toys Through Time
November 19, 2011 through January 1, 2012
Holiday Junction
Cincinnati History Museum South Gallery
November 19, 2011 through January 1, 2012
One Day Music & Museums
Enjoy an internationally acclaimed Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra or Cincinnati Pops concert,
backstage tour of historic Music Hall, and a visit
to one or more of our award winning museums,
cruise the Ohio River for dinner aboard Cincinnati’s
premiere riverboat cruise line, BB Riverboats.
All authentic, all definitely Cincinnati!
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Step-on Tours:
$100 per motor coach
Audio-Visual Lectures:
$60 1-hour, $100 2-hours
Over 30 Topics to choose from
A Day in Pompeii
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (513) 744-3590
Washington Platform (513) 421-0110
Cincinnati Museum Center (800) 733-2077, 1-7068
BB Riverboats (800) 261-8586
Sample
Itineraries
Two Day / One Night
See Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky
Day 1
3:00 p.m. Arrive and Check-in Hotel
3:30 p.m. Depart for Newport on the Levee
4:00 p.m. Visit Newport Aquarium
6:30 p.m. Board BB Riverboats for
a Tropical Dinner Cruise
9:30 p.m. AMC Theater or
Funny Bone Comedy Club
http://newportonthelevee.com/directory
10:30 p.m. Depart for Hotel
Day 2
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Hotel and Check-out
9:00 a.m. Depart for Cincinnati Museum Center
Visit Cleopatra:
The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt
Be amazed by the power of Tornado Alley
in our OMNIMAX® Theatre
12:30 p.m. Pre-arranged lunch at Museum Center
or at Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse
1:30 p.m. Depart for Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Take in the Total Experience Package
with admission, rides and 4D Theater
5:00 p.m. Depart for Home
Newport Aquarium (859) 815-1471
BB Riverboats (800) 261-8586
Newport on the Levee Fax: (859) 291-7020
Cincinnati Museum Center (800) 733-2077, 1-7068
Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse (513) 721-7427
Cincinnati Zoo (513) 487-3310