After Hours events return to Cincinnati Museum Center with 80s Edition Feb. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org

Themed after-hours events return to Cincinnati Museum Center with 80s Edition Feb. 12

Themes for 2026 include sci fi, adult prom and Halloween; full schedule available now

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center(CMC) is coming to life after hours with the return of its 21 and up event series. Explore the museums with a drink in your hand and discover the fun that can happen After Hours. CMC After Hours is an adults-only date night or night out with friends to rediscover the museum you remember as a kid. And with a different theme each event, you can dress the part and experience new activities each time.

Pop your collar and start teasing your hair now because the 2026 CMC After Hours series kicks off February 12 with After Hours: 80s Edition, complete with arcade games, karaoke and more.

Each CMC After Hours event features themed activities, interactive programming and a costume contest as you explore one of CMC’s three museums. A live DJ spins your favorite hits and karaoke lets you work the crowd. Plus, cash bars featuring themed food and cocktails make it the ultimate happy hour hangout.

The 2026 CMC After Hours schedule

80s Edition – February 12
Sci Fi Edition – May 14
Prom Edition – August 6
Halloween Edition – October 22

CMC After Hours is your new favorite hangout, where you can act like an adult but feel like a kid.

Tickets are $15 in advance for Members and $20 for non-Members. Tickets are available at the door for $25 for Members and $30 for non-Members. Tickets include admission to the museum; themed food and drink are available for purchase.

Tickets and event-specific information are available at cincymuseum.org/after-hours.