What a super cool museum! We got a tour and learned so much about all things SIGNS. You can learn…read moreabout all the history of signs from metal signs to plastic signs to ones with light bulb to the neon signs that we know and love today. The collection really is huge and you can see some very antique signs. Lots of photo opportunities. I think they might even be expanding and adding more signs. It was definitely a fun way to spend my afternoon in Cincy!

We had a really fun time at this museum! There is an audio tour available through QR codes and…read morealso a scavenger hunt with three different levels to help you better engage with the museum. It was interesting seeing the historical progression of signs through different eras. I really loved the way the town shop area was set up. Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Plenty of free parking right outside the museum doors. The only reason I knocked off a star is that it was smaller than I expected. You will only need a max of two hours here.

This is not the Behringer-Crawford Museum from my youth! It's still a special place, but it seems…read morelike it has come into its own. I have fond memories of celebrating my grandparents' 50th anniversary at the museum, visiting during weekend trips to Devou Park and attending Girl Scout camps. The museum also once had a family heirloom on display. It had been maybe 20 years since I last visited, and I met my family at the museum last week to see the White Christmas exhibit. And what I found was a museum that has been renovated. It boasts the old street car and two-headed calf like before but now has more complete exhibit areas. I especially love the giant train set (was that there 20 years ago?) and special exhibit area. Excited to bring my kids to Behringer-Crawford so they can make their own memories.

My friend and I spent a few hours exploring this beautiful museum. It has trains trains and more…read moretrains. You walk in and see a display of downtown of yesteryear. There is a Lego playroom and more trains with lots of interactive buttons. The reason we went was for the display for the movie White Christmas. You could sit in a red convertible and watch the movie, see the many elaborate costumes and learn about the actors directors and fun tidbits. It's a great show and runs through January 8. The cost is 9 dollars. Well worth it

It was a great way to kick off the holiday season. I love that there was an outdoor craft show at…read moreWashington Park at the same time, so I got a "two-fer." I shopped there for the traditional arts and crafts gifts, then went into the side door of Music Hall (yes, at you're looking at it, the fair can only be accessed through the left-hand side door of music hall) for unique artist-made crafts. I didn't buy much -- just a silk-screened t-shirt and some tasty Jalapeno jelly -- it was the perusing itself, and talking directly to the artists that was the joy of the season. And I had some great, animated conversations with the artists themselves, who were helpful and excited to talk about their work. Yes, these are hand-made specialty items, so the price was high. But it is going directly to the artists, so it is worth it.

My first time attending the Crafty Supermarket, and it did not dissapoint. The space is beautiful…read moreand uplifting - warm, inviting, roomy, and festive. The booths were very high-end, offering great design and well-made products. Eli's BBQ was there, along with a bar, coffee stand, and gelto. It wasn't very crowded when we went, so take that for what it is. YMMV. Be prepared to spend some serious cash, also. I didn't buy many things, but the bill was high. I like supporting artists and designers, so I don't mind, but it certainly isn't a budget shopping experience.

The Cincinnati Children's Museum is a must if you have kids! It's part of the Cincinnati Museum…read moreCenter at Union Terminal, which makes it extra special--you feel like you're walking into history before even reaching the exhibits. The museum itself is incredibly hands-on and interactive. My kids could have stayed all day. The water play area was a huge hit (bring a change of clothes or use the smocks they provide), and the construction zone with life-size building blocks kept them busy for ages. I loved that it's set up in a way where kids can explore independently but parents can still keep an eye on them easily. The staff was friendly and kept things clean, which I appreciated since little ones are touching everything. The whole museum is very family-friendly, with spaces for toddlers as well as older kids, so no one feels left out. Another bonus: since it's inside the larger Museum Center, you can easily combine your visit with the Natural History Museum or an IMAX show. Parking was simple, and there are food options inside, though we chose to pack snacks. Overall, it's the perfect place for kids to play, learn, and burn off energy--rainy day or not. Highly recommend for families in Cincinnati or anyone visiting the city!

Chaos. Way busier…read morethan I expected on a Monday morning. Just packed. People standing around blocking aisles, kids running around unsupervised. The staff were great, trying to keep things moving, helping kids and parents. Lots of places for tired adults to sit. Hard for K to play at exhibits; too many kids, and too many monopolizing activities and not sharing. Bad parenting isn't the museum's fault, of course, but it's pretty small, and things are crammed in there, with just not enough places to actually get involved. Could be better designed. And it seems to be aimed at younger kids (kindergarten and before.) We moved to The Woods, essentially an indoor playground. Horrible. Dark, cramped, convoluted. And the kids can just disappear. Lost Kid K for 10 minutes. Into a tunnel, a glimpse overhead on the bridge, then gone. Hard for adults to get up, or in, many areas. Zero visibility. I saw a bigger kid get stuck and yell for help till a random parent got them loose. Kids under 8 are supposed to be supervised but aren't; there should also be an upper age limit so preteens aren't mixing with toddlers. I'd recommend they add more lighting, more stairways, more portholes into the cave. I searched fruitlessly, with a random mom helping, and K found a staffer who got her to me. K said we're never going to the children's museum again. The other museums in the complex are plenty kid-friendly, and more open and involving.

Awesome, modern venue, and the production we saw of A Christmas Carol was as good as any we'd ever…read moreseen. Sets were exceptionally well designed, and acting was near perfect. Parking is reasonably easy, but it can get crowded near showtime. The next time we're in Cincinnati we'll fit in a show here, without a doubt.

We saw 'Tenderly' here over the weekend. The story of Rosemary Clooney's life. So well done. The…read moreactor's use of the small stage was impressive and the young lady portraying Rosemary was so spot on and her voice was outstanding. Her male counterpart was amazing as he constantly changed from one character to another, depicting various people in Rosemary's life. The venue is awesome and not a bad seat in the house. Kudos to the stage crew, too, who made the scene changes flawlessly. I love seeing shows here and will surely return again, and again.

The museum is among the best Black history museum in the nation. There are many interactive…read moreexhibits, videos and rotating exhibits which keeps it fresh. Currently the new exhibit is Fisk choir and it it outstanding! A must visit for choral enthusiasts. Plan to spend about 3 hours here if you are a person who likes to read the plaques. There are guided tours at specific times. The ladies restrooms only have a few stalls and no changing table. The museum is ADA accessible throughout. Check the website as some Sundays each month have free admission.

I visited with my boyfriend's family while in town after Christmas. This museum is beautifully…read moredone--walking you through the history of slavery in America and the Underground Railroad. There is a lot of reading throughout the exhibits, as well as a few short films. I think the adults enjoyed their time more than the young children, who got a little restless after about an hour. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed my time here, and look forward to visiting again when I have some more time to read through all of the exhibits.

ArtsConnect goes above and beyond for the community! I bought the package for the Madcap Nutcracker…read morepuppet show for my daughters. It was all virtual. It was absolutely adorable. They loved it. I remember seeing the Madcap Puppets as a little kid, downtown Cincinnati, 36+ years ago. It brought back memories. The package came with the cutest felt ornament crafts. It was fun to sit and do them with my daughters. We got the Nutcracker, sugar plum fairy, and rat king. And, to top it off, my 5 year old got a personal phone call from a real life Santa! Not some recording like you see most often. It was a 10-15 minute conversation with Santa. He was so engaging and nice. It seriously made her day. I highly recommend supporting ArtsConnect!

Arts Connect is a wonderful opportunity for the communities in the area to experience the arts in a…read morevariety of events, classes, and "more to come" presentations to all age groups. The organization is filled with committed, energetic supporters who value the mission of ArtsConnect. Volunteers are able to choose whether they want to participate in one day events to ongoing needs of the group. A huge thanks to all who had the vision to see this need in Springfield Township.

I attended a small concert at "The Barn" in Mariemont for the first time and was pretty impressed…read more Sitting in a beautiful neighborhood, I pulled up to valet parking (other parking options existed) and started to explore. The barn is a local landmark and part of Mariemont's history. Purchased by Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati and converted into a venue for local arts and an art gallery. The concert was held upstairs (elevator or stairs accessible) in a barn loft setting - refined rustic. The acoustics were great and plenty of seating options available (as well as bathrooms). Check out their calendar of events and find an excuse to do some exploring yourself!

I visited the Woman's Art Club Cultural Center during the ArtsWave Art Days, Saturday, Feb 10th's…read moretheme was I Love Art! I came to check out the center to see the local art as I'm always looking for new places to check out art in Cincinnati. The center is in the Mariemont neighborhood, it started as The Woman's Art Club many years ago and has evolved into a neighborhood cultural arts center. This Saturday there were two art shows in the main gallery space, an art critique going on in one room, a kids art class with Cincinnati Art Academy Instructors in another room and upstairs in the recently opened barn event space was the official ArtsWave event an anime, magna art class with art fans of all ages. I met the Director of the center who said they're testing out the new space upstairs, it can be rented out for meetings, events and looking to serve the community more having more space in the center. While you're in Mariemont come check out the the Woman's Art Club Cultural Art center and explore.

The Salsannati crew is a great group that take the fear out of learning to dance. They are warm,…read morewelcoming and keep you laughing throughout sessions while professionally demonstrating and providing hands-on instruction. Group sessions typically have 2 instructors and often from what I have seen, an instructor in training also present. Much to my surprise the group classes have been very full (this is a good thing for me) as learning with a group is fun and adds an additional bonus of meeting new folks. Without regurgitating portions of their website, I'd say check it out for yourself. I am currently in my second wave of group class sessions and plan to continue to gain more confidence and greater command of the steps to have some fun at things like "Salsa in the Square" once summer arrives in Cinci and hopefully show off some moves as I travel in the future.

These guys are awesome! Freddy is very accommodating, professional and super knowledgable! A…read morenatural teacher. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

We visited to see the Auchewitz exhibit this weekend…read more It has been 20 years since we last visited the museum. The exhibit was very well thought out and put together. We were so happy we had an opportunity to see it. Museum center was clean and ample parking. Friendly staff. We even had Graeters ice cream while we were there. I would highly recommend this museum.

I came here for the Aushwitz exhibit - which I felt was overpriced for what was displayed - it was…read morean audio and reading geared exhibit whereas I was hoping for more artifacts to see. The museum as a hole is very well maintained and clean. The prices are a tad expensive however compared to other museums I have been to in touristy cities. The childrens museum is the star of the show - it is so interactive and if I had kiddos I would take them here often for a day of play - even as an adult passing by I wanted to jump in the ball pit I saw.