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Barbie comes to Cincinnati Museum Center spring 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Barbie comes to Cincinnati Museum Center spring 2025 Barbie™: A Cultural Icon features over 300 artifacts; gift packages available now CINCINNATI – Say “Hi, Barbie!” to Cincinnati Museum Center’s next featured exhibition. Barbie™: A Cultural Icon honors 60 years of fashion and inspiration, showcasing how Barbie is more than just a doll, she is a cultural icon. Step back into your childhood and
Cincinnati Museum Center celebrates late artist John A. Ruthven's 100th birthday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cincinnati Museum Center celebrates late artist John A. Ruthven's 100th birthday Day of nature-inspired art activities honors artist's legacy of preservation and advocacy Nov. 16 CINCINNATI – Today marks legendary wildlife artist John A. Ruthven’s 100th birthday. To celebrate, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is hosting a nature- and art-centric day of programming this Saturday, November 16,
Freedom Center announces 20th annual King Legacy Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center announces 20th annual King Legacy Celebration; Kroger back as presenting sponsor Kroger continues lead sponsorship for third consecutive year; tickets available Nov. 4 CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will again honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with their 20th annual King Legacy Celebration and, for the third consecutive year, Kroger is
Summer digs add to museum fossil collection, one of nation's largest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Summer digs add to Cincinnati Museum Center fossil collection, one of nation's largest Museum and partner Elevation Science Institute recap field season CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center’s fossil collection grew after a summer digging through the rock and dirt in Wyoming and Montana. The museum and their partners at Elevation Science Institute collected a variety of dinosaur fossils over a
Museum's adults-only party with a purpose is back Nov. 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Layers of Innovation, presented by Atomic Data, early bird tickets available now CINCINNATI – Cincinnati’s adults-only night at the museum is back November 8. Now in its fifth year, Cincinnati Museum Center’s Layers series once again invites you to drink with the dinosaurs, dine with the dire wolves and dance on the deck of the Queen of the West. The upcoming Layers of Innovation, presented by
Exhibition explores life of American culinary pioneer Julia Child
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Julia Child: A Recipe for Life opens at Cincinnati Museum Center Feb. 1, 2025 CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is ready to show people that cooking as we’ve come to know it is Child’s play. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, created and toured by Flying Fish, is an intimate and immersive exhibition that encourages you to fall in love all over again with the person who made America fall in
Duke Energy Holiday Trains steam back into Union Terminal Nov. 9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cincinnati tradition returns for 78th year as part of Holiday Junction; Santa arrives Nov. 29 CINCINNATI – Amid trimmed trees and snowflakes, 50 well-oiled locomotives trailed by 300 rail cars laden with coal, fresh-cut trees and circus performers sit ready to travel more than 100,000 scale miles through a winter wonderland. Cincinnati’s beloved holiday tradition returns November 9 when Holiday
Organ concert returns to Union Terminal after sold-out season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Music in the Museum three-concert series kicks off Nov. 13; tickets available now CINCINNATI – The grand Rotunda of Union Terminal will once again echo with the triumphant sounds of its concert organ. Cincinnati Museum Center announced its 2024-2025 Music in the Museum concert series, featuring a lineup of renowned organists and accompanying choirs and musicians performing selections from classic
Pancakes, pasta and tacos are part of the curriculum at Cincinnati Museum Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Registration now open for fall and winter programs in the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio CINCINNATI – If the pressure of not “burning” the bottom side of a grilled cheese has you craving Gordon Ramsay for a babysitter, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) has an opportunity for you to empower your young foodies to satisfy their own picky palates. CMC opened registration today for its fall and winter programs
The GOAT roars to life at Cincinnati Museum Center's OMNIMAX Theater
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org The Greatest Of All Tyrants thunders onto screen in T. REX, showcasing thrilling story of fossil discovery by three young boys; opens Oct. 25 CINCINNATI – For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and movie theaters. But one dinosaur towers among them all as a king – a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in graphics technology
Photographs give voice to Black Cincinnati in FotoFocus exhibition at Cincinnati Museum Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Lens of History, curated by Toilynn O'Neal Turner, features over 200 historic and contemporary photogrpahs CINCINNATI – A new exhibition at Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is proving a picture can be worth much more than a thousand words; a picture can hold within it part of a community’s identity. Curated by Toilynn O’Neal Turner and on display now at Cincinnati Museum Center, Lens of History: A
Whale Week is the biggest week of the summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Whale Week makes a splash at Cincinnati Museum Center The biggest week of the summer features old sea tales, prizes and Blue Whales film; July 8-12 CINCINNATI – Listen up, chums. Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is preparing for its biggest week yet - literally. Whale Week is making fish sticks out of Shark Week to dominate the seas and the screens with a whale-known cast of big stars – we’re talking
Language development through play at Cincinnati Museum Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Language development through play at new Cincinnati Museum Center exhibit Kids' Town Park builds early love of reading and pathway to literacy for kids and adults CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is giving the region’s youngest learners a new place to learn through play. Opening tomorrow, a new language development exhibit in CMC’s Children’s Museum turns words into building blocks for
Youth development program celebrates 35 years, welcomes 35 new youth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Youth development program celebrates 35 years, welcomes 35 new youth CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) celebrated six graduating seniors from its Youth Programs. The youth development program, now in its 35th year, supports high school students as they participate in program development, content delivery, collections support and more throughout the museum while also receiving college
1940s Day returns to historic Union Terminal Aug. 31
Source FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Swing back in time at Cincinnati Museum Center's 1940s Day Classic cars, big band music, costume contest and more bring the 1940s back to Union Terminal CINCINNATI – Classic cars, big band music, hoop skirts and swing dancing bring the 1940s roaring to life at Cincinnati Museum Center. The museum’s annual 1940s Day returns to historic Union Terminal Saturday, August 31. The 1940s are
Blue whales loom large in the OMNIMAX Theater
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Blue Whales: Return of the Giants brings the world's largest animal to the domed screen CINCINNATI – The largest animals ever to have lived are coming to the only screen big enough to hold them. Massive blue whales will fill the 72-foot domed screen of Cincinnati Museum Center’s Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater when Blue Whales: Return of the Giants opens June 7. VIEW TRAILER At over 90
Literacy through play in new exhibit at Cincinnati Museum Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Literacy through play at Cincinnati Museum Center New Kids' Town Park exhibit builds early literacy skills; opens June 28 CINCINNATI – Words are building blocks for life. They can be used to express yourself, describe and make sense of the world around you and build curiosity, generosity and empathy. And, when it comes to early childhood development, the sooner – and more – the better. A new
New exhibit turns your body - and science education - inside out
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org New exhibit turns your body - and science education - inside out Advancing Health presented by Mayfield Brain & Spine opens at Cincinnati Museum Center this July CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is helping to advance the region’s understanding, interest and appreciation of health. A new permanent exhibit will focus on body systems, medical innovations and health care professions,
Cincinnati Museum Center giving away free eclipse glasses...and drops a new music video
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cincinnati Museum Center giving away free eclipse glasses... and drops a new music video Free glasses for Deep Sky OMNIMAX® viewers and program attendees on select dates CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is helping you get ready for the upcoming solar eclipse. Starting this weekend, the museum will host eclipse-themed programming each weekend leading up to the eclipse. And each
Cincinnati Museum Center twice recognized among nation's best museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cincinnati History Museum recognized among best in the country Children's Museum also named in top five nationwide in USA TODAY vote CINCINNATI – Two of Cincinnati Museum Center’s (CMC) museums have been recognized among the best in the country. Following a four-week nationwide vote, the Cincinnati History Museum was named one of the top three in the Best History Museum category, while
150 artifacts bring to life final days of Pompeii at Cincinnati Museum Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org PHOTOS AND B ROLL POMPEII: The Exhibition opens at Cincinnati Museum Center Friday CINCINNATI – The sights, sounds and sensations of daily life and the final days of Pompeii will soon dazzle guests at Cincinnati Museum Center. POMPEII: The Exhibition premieres this Friday, showcasing more than 150 priceless artifacts from historic Pompeii at the height of the Roman Empire, just moments before
Free Museum Admission for fourth graders; part of statewide program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Part of statewide program launched by America 250-Ohio; available through 2026 CINCINNATI – Fourth graders across Ohio will soon be able to visit Cincinnati Museum Center, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and other museums free of charge. The Fourth Grade History pass, unveiled today, is a new program for fourth grade students across the state, giving them exclusive access to select
Mayfield Brain & Spine to sponsor upcoming gallery at Cincinnati Museum Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Upcoming gallery will focus on body systems, health, innovations and health care CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) announced today a naming rights sponsorship with Mayfield Brain & Spine for an upcoming gallery focused on biology, technology and workforce development. The sponsorship provides significant support to the new gallery that will be a permanent addition to CMC’s Museum of
Museum Camps return, on sale Feb. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Summer is coming. Museum Camps are back. Camps on sale for Members Feb. 1, general Feb. 15 CINCINNATI – When school is out, Camps are in. It doesn’t look like it outside, but summer is fast approaching and a houseful of energized kids is coming with it. But don’t worry, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) has you covered. CMC’s Museum Camps are the perfect cure for summertime boredom, blues and
Sushi and cacio e pepe are part of the curriculum at Cincinnati Museum Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Registration opens for spring programs in the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio CINCINNATI – After a sold-out inaugural slate of food science programs, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is releasing their spring schedule for aspiring young chefs. In the spring programs, the museum’s Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio featuring the Kroger Food Lab will walk culinary superstars and microwave misfits alike through classic
Cosmic splendor surrounds you in new OMNIMAX film
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cosmic splendor surrounds you in immersive new OMNIMAX® film Deep Sky takes you to the edges of the universe at Cincinnati Museum Center; opens Feb. 2 CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center is offering you a trip a million miles away to the beginning of space and time. Deep Sky, opening February 2, brings the impressive images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to the immersive Robert
World-renowned POMPEII: The Exhibition coming to Cincinnati
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org PHOTOS AND B ROLL World-renowned POMPEII: The exhibition coming to Cincinnati Exhibition features more than 150 authentic artifacts on loan from Italy; opens Feb. 16 CINCINNATI – Cincinnatians will soon experience the sights, sounds and sensations of the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius that left a city frozen in time. POMPEII: The Exhibition will premiere at Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) on
Cincinnati Museum Center named finalists for two of country's best museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Voting for best history museum and best children's museum open through Feb. 12 CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is once again being recognized among the top museums in the country. USA TODAY’s 10Best released their nominees for the nation’s best museums and CMC found itself on two lists: Best History Museum for the Cincinnati History Museum and Best Children’s Museum for its Children’s
Updated Children's Museum exhibit provides a new home for learning through play
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Updated Children's Museum exhibit provides a new home for learning through play Cincinnati Museum Center partners with leading home builder Fischer Homes on Welcome Home CINCINNATI – Learning through play has a new home. Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) has partnered with leading home builder Fischer Homes on Welcome Home, a new interactive learning space in The Children’s Museum. The kid-sized
Partnership expands museum fossil collection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Partnership expands museum fossil collection and gives guests a front row seat Cincinnati Museum Center partners with Elevation Science Institute on fossil digs, preparation and curation CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) announced a new partnership with Elevation Science Institute that will expand the museum’s vertebrate paleontology collections and continue ongoing field work. The
Cincinnati's beloved holiday classic opens tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains, classic OMNIMAX® film and Santa ring in the holidays at Cincinnati Museum Center CINCINNATI – Just hear those historic trains click-click-clacking choo choo. Oh, it’s lovely weather to put an exhibition together for you. Cincinnati Museum Center has decked Union Terminal's historic halls with holiday cheer. Dedicated trainmasters have
Make your holiday memories with us Cincinnati Museum Center
Plan Your Visit! Extended holiday hours Every day's a good day to visit Cincinnati Museum Center and Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains. We're giving you more days to fill yourself with holiday cheer. So grab your friends and family and make sure you check this tradition off your holiday list. Tuesday, December 20 open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 21 open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, December 22 open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, December 23 open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,