Current Exhibits

American Journey: The Life and Photography of James Presley Ball

May 1 through October 24, 2010

James Presley Ball, 19th century daguerreotypist, entrepreneur, and abolitionist lived and practiced in Cincinnati from 1849 to 1871. Considered the premier Cincinnati daguerreotype artist of his era, Ball later moved west and operated studios in other cities. Ball’s life and work will be featured in an exhibit opening on May 1, 2010 in the Ruthven Community Gallery. On display will be selections from CMC’s collection of over 400 images by Ball and partners.

NEW PROGRAM!

Follow the Drinking Gourd 2.0 – Geocaching with Cincinnati Museum Center
Did you know that J. P. Ball and his brother-in-law had a daguerrean studio on 4th Street between Ludlow & Broadway? Grab your GPS, and use coordinates to find this and other important African-American historic sites right here in Cincinnati! Geocaching is a fun way to combine science, technology, and history. If you don’t know much about it, visit geocaching.com for more information.

Using sites in multiple neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Follow the Drinking Gourd 2.0 provides GPS coordinates to over a dozen sites. Sites are located in Cincinnati’s central business district, the West End, Over-the-Rhine, Evanston, Walnut Hills, and Queensgate. All participants who complete the challenge will receive $2 off admission to America I AM: The African American Imprint (opening June 19), the person first to successfully complete the program will win a free Cincinnati Museum Center Dual Membership.

No purchase necessary to participate. Discount tickets not valid with group discount admission, or any other discounts or promotions. Redeem this discount at the Museum Center Box Office with the completed answer sheet provided upon completion of the program. The coupon has no cash value and Museum Center is not responsible if lost or stolen. Winner will receive a certificate to redeem for a Dual Membership valued at $95; click here to learn more about Member benefits.