The Cincinnati History Museum is just one of the museums inside the Cincinnati Museum Center.
The most striking feature here is Public Landing, an imagined landing with a riverboat and cobblestone streets that take you to a photography studio, a dressmaker and an apothocary. Step aboard the boat and explore inside the buildings to learn about life in this river city in the 1860s.
Vintage advertising pieces, a streetcar, and items made in Cincinnati provide insight into the city’s history as well as life in America. Another special thing here is an intricate model of Cincinnati in the forties complete with trains. The kiddos especially love this and I could have stood there all day too.
If you’ve been following along here, you know that these museums are housed in Union Terminal, a gorgeous art deco train station that’s worth a visit. In fact, if you’re looking for rainy day fun, a reprieve from the summer heat, or if you just like museums, the Cincinnati Museum Center is a terrific destination for a day trip.
Looks great! Thanks for your posts!
You’re welcome!
Would love to see this! You saw a daguerreotype of the Cincinnati landing in 1848 in my book. The Cincinnati Library has the full 6-panel series panorama. It’s fascinating!
Nice! I suspect you would like the museum center.
Nice to see they have a Crosley car. They are so tiny and cute.
They are cute! I have some pictures of the car so maybe I’ll do a post.