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75th Anniversary

 
75th ANNIVERSARY ONLINE EXHIBIT  

Museum Center has entered into a partnership with radio station, WMKV 89.3. Tune in every Monday at 5 p.m. for Union Terminal Time, a special half-hour program, featuring the history of Union Terminal, and spotlights on Museum Centers vast history and scientific collections. To listen to past shows, click here, to visit our MyMuseum podcasts!

Presented by

Performance Lexus & Lexus River Center

Associate Sponsors

Frisch’s, Macy’s, DECO

Patron Sponsors

Duke Energy, Fidelity Investments, Glaserworks, Monarch Construction

Union Terminal Celebrates 75 Years!

Cincinnati celebrates one of its crown jewels.

One of Cincinnati’s most identifiable and most beloved buildings will mark its 75th anniversary in 2008 with 6 months of celebration, a Diamond Jubilee! Be sure to take advantage of the programming planned throughout the year, and visit the online exhibit to learn more about this glorious Art Deco masterpiece.

Diamond Jubilee Events:

"Gateway to the City: Cincinnati Union Terminal at Seventy-Five" Exhibit

This exhibit details the history of Cincinnati’s most treasured architectural icon. Free to the public during regular museum hours, the exhibit is open now through October 12 in the John A. Ruthven Exhibit Gallery, with support from the Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati.

"Celebrating Union Terminal's Architecture"

Take a High Steel Tour, led by Cincinnati Heritage Program docents. Tickets can be booked by calling (513) 287-7021. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for general public.

September 20: 10, 11 a.m. and noon

September 21: 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.

October 11: 10, 11 a.m. and noon

October 12: 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.

Tour the Geier Collections and Research Center

Go behind-the-scenes at Cincinnati Museum Center’s collections facility and see where all the artifacts not on display at the museum are preserved and stored. Call (513) 287-7021 to a reserve spot.

Note: This is a walking tour. No bags, backpacks allowed. Space limited.

July 22- 4:30 to 6 p.m.

August 14- 8:30 to 10 a.m.

September 17- 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Free Friday

The three museums at Museum Center are FREE and open to the public from 4 to 8 p.m. on select days throughout the summer.

August 15

September 12

Project Vintage Fashion

Don’t miss this collaborative program with UC/DAAP's Fashion Design Program and Macy's, as Museum Center displays vintage clothes from various decades from its collections. See new pieces created by UC students, inspired by actual fashion artifacts!

September 4

Diamond Jubilee Gala

Enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing as Museum Center formally celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Union Terminal with THE party of the year. This black-tie, glamorous event features the big band sounds of The Michael Carney Orchestra and delicious cuisine from DECO Dining. There’s also a special After Hours Party for an extended celebration.

October 10

Duke Energy Children's Museum 10th Anniversary at Union Terminal

This year also marks another anniversary: the 10th year of the children’s museum at Museum Center. Enjoy birthday cake, carnival activities and special programming during the two-week celebration.

October 24-November 4

 

 

 

 
 
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