Oh my, oh my, CAM is a gift that keeps on giving! The newly added Art Climb staircase leads to the museum from the Eden Park, which makes for a healthy and inspiring walk. The museum is undergoing renovations in the parking area and the famous Pinocchio was removed for some pampering as well. I am so happy to see that the museum is now more accessible and will be even more convenient to visit in the future. The quality of their exhibitions remains impressively high. The museum entrance is FREE, which is absolutely amazing in itself! Special exhibitions require a small fee, but it's always worth it. Their gift shop is full of cute and inspiring gifts. Last week I visited the exhibition of Hank Willis Thomas, whose art speaks about racial inequalities. WOW, I highly recommend. I was truly touched by the US flag made of striped prison uniforms, the double-layer pictures that reveal unnerving scenes once photographed with a flash (very interactive!) or Picasso's 'Guernica' reproduced in a huge format entirely from sport jerseys. Really good conversation starter. I love to immerse in art that not only makes you appreciate it, but also forces you to think and brings you outside your comfort zone. Thank you for bringing the excellent art and artists to Cincinnati! read more

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Cincinnati is my favorite city in Ohio. The overall landscape, the walkable downtown, and the architecture of the neighborhoods that hug that downtown core keep me in a state of curiosity. Ohio has a robust series of art museums. The Cincinnati Art Museum would probably be the best in the state if not for the stellar Cleveland Museum of Art. This museum may be more interesting, however, because it offers regional surprises that Cleveland doesn't. An example is Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, founder of the Rookwood Pottery Company. Of her metal pieces on display, one titled 'Basket', from 1897-1900, is a three-dimensional still-life that features a lobster, egg and a worn basket in weathered-copper finish. It's beautiful in its simplicity. Another is Moses Ezekiel. Although he didn't spend much time in this city, the museum has some good examples of his work. 'Eve Hearing the Voice', a richly-restored 1904 bronze, is a life-sized Eve of Rubenesque proportions in a state of fear. With her crossed legs, long tangle of matted hair that descends down her back, and contorted hands that seem forever frozen, I almost expect her to fall to floor and curl up in a fetal position. Things are not looking up for poor Eve. Such are the wages of sin, I guess. There's a lot more to this museum. I found the Vivarinis' painting of Saint Lucy, circa 1450, easier viewing because it is unfinished. She's the patron saint of sight and is usually depicted holding two eyes on a plate. Fortunately, the artists never got around to that grotesque aspect. Lucy does look like she needs a pair of glasses, so I'm not sure what that may say about her power as a saint. I'll leave that to the believers. I assume a lot of folks just walk by Donald Judd's untitled brass box from 1970 and I can understand why they may do so. There's little to grasp with minimalism. Everything is pretty much stripped away. It's what is left, though, that resonates with me and his polished metal pieces are my favorites. Elizabeth Catlett Mora is woefully underrepresented in art museums. She infused power and pride into her sculptures of women. 'Phillis Wheatley', a bronze from 1973, is no exception. For me, the most striking image is Ryan McGinley's 'Petra (Pieces)', a 2013 c-print, that is an incredibly arranged visual display. At first the image is deceiving as Petra does seem to be in pieces with no arms. It recalls the the countless ancient sculptures in museums with arms that were broken off. Her body is covered in a light layer of dirt as if she has been here for a long time. Her eyes stare out longingly into the distance. It's incredible. My favorite work in the museum is John Henry Twachtman's 'Snow Scene', an 1882 oil painting. It's a dark display of a farm: trees, a fence and some buildings in the distance. It reminds me of Asian landscape scroll paintings. There's not much here but the furious brushwork is so confidently forceful yet free that it seems to have been completed in seconds rather than hours. read more

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This museum is wonderful...AND FREE. This year on my trip they had their typical rotating art and displays which were great as usual! They also had stuff for the Art or Burning man which was very interesting and fun. It's a great place to go if your looking for an amazing freebie or just a good time. read more

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Just checked out the museum for the first time since moving here 9+ years ago and I can't believe how much I've been missing out on. I've attended Final Friday as a vendor for work before (which was a cool event in itself with stand up comedians, drinks, etc.) but this was my first chance to really explore everything in full. It did not disappoint. It feels like there are endless rooms and nooks and crannies to get lost in which I loved. Currently the Art of Burning Man exhibit is going on and it was so freaking cool. I also enjoyed the contemporary art, Asian collection, Cincinnati wing, and even picked up a small gift for a friend at the gift shop. I only wished I had more time to see the Kimono exhibit. Next time! I'll be back for sure. read more

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Great museum with so much to offer the Cincinnati area. With there had been more direction to help guide my visit (accidentally walked into a pod exhibit because there was no sign or anything indicating I shouldn't enter). Otherwise, my trip was great! read more

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This museum is so beautiful! It's always been one of my favorite places to visit. I took my daughter and grandson for a visit on Tuesday to see The Art of Burning Man exhibit. It was my grandson's first visit and he was simply amazed by all of lights and interactive aspects of this exhibit. The last Friday of the month is always fun when the museum has the Art After Dark program. It's a different themed event each month with art, performers, music, food and drink related to the theme. If you haven't been to this museum you are missing out on a wonderful experience! read more

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This is a great rainy day date or family outing! It's free so you can't beat the price. It might not be very interesting for young kids, but there is definitely a lot to see! It's also right by the park so you can take a stroll afterwards! read more

Well-curated art museum in a fabulously restored Greco-roman structure perched on a hill and surrounded by lush trees. We focused our visit on American and early European art. Notable representations by major and lesser known artists. Some beautiful examples of turn-of-the-century furniture as well as stunning bronzes. This is a museum you can enjoy in a day without feeling rushed. The size is just right. read more

I had such a wonderful experience at the art museum. We visited both the Frank Duveneck experience as well as visited all of the regular exhibits. With my favorite being a glowing cube by a local artist and the glass art throughout. read more

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One of the finest art museums in the world. If you want a special "casual" event, check out ART AFTER DARK, food, drink, music and of course ART. read more

I really enjoyed everything about the Cincinnati Art Museum. It's easy to find and parking is free and it's no problem to find a space. The museum is free which is amazing, all you need to do is make a reservation online. The building is beautiful and has an amazing collection. The size of museum is just right, not tiny but not huge and overwhelming. The European paintings were fantastic, and the entire feel and flow of everything is perfect. Overall a wonderful art museum. read more

They have an Alexander Calder mobile! They have an Egyptian mummy! They have Tiffany glass! They have Andy Warhol prints! They have (until August 12) Terracotta warriors! This free museum is a gem in Cincinnati. I'm impressed with the breadth of artifacts and time periods represented here. It gives a wonderful overview for those new to art. I was also impressed with the number of items preserved from Cincinnati's past. Highly recommend! read more

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The Cincinnati Art Museum is a fun way to spend the afternoon. I live out of town but have been to the museum a couple of times for special exhibits and had a pleasant experience on each occasion. The gift shop is worth a visit on the way out. We also had lunch at the museum cafe. There was a wait, so we put in our names. Unfortunately when we returned just shy of the amount of time we were told to wait, there was a different employee at the host station, who was seating people not on the waiting list. We also had to wait quite a while for our food. In short, the museum is definitely worth a visit but consider skipping the cafe on a busy day. read more

Came here to view the Vintage Wedding Dresses at the time. Not knowing how big this museum was, I was truly impressed! Really enjoyed the Medieval section and modern art. Prepare yourself to spend a couple of hours here. I thought we would only be here for 2 hours, but I feel like we needed more time to view the whole building. read more

Gorgeous art of all mediums, paintings, sculptures, antiquities, even audiovisual experiences and modern exhibitions. The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous take exit which is huge when you have a cultural venue like this, not everyone is well-versed in every detail of the arts or art experiences. I cab get. a little overwhelmed with so many options to explore, so I appreciate the maps and guides available. the venue itself is incredible, and the parking can be a pain it's free. Whenever I say freak I mean the whole place is free, parking, everything, you don't get to enjoy art like this and very many places with absolutely no cost to you, we have a real gym here in Cincinnati and I'm very happy to have been able to enjoy it often this summer read more

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I usually love bringing my granddaughter to CAM but today was not a good experience. Very few kids activities except in the Rosenthal center. Front desk volunteers were not friendly nor knowledgeable. Don't touch, don't talk was the unspoken message we got. For the last year the first Saturday was kids day. Full of wonderful activities! I wonder what has changed. read more

One of my memorable museum experiences in the Midwest, this art museum has a skillfully curated collection of art from all around the world--an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Cincinnati art wing, expansive European galleries, contemporary Japanese ceramics, just to name a few highlights. I thought that even though some pieces were from a different time period compared to others in the same room, they were so strategically placed to tell a narrative or echo artistic elements of each other. A very pleasant viewing experience. The staff were mostly very friendly and knowledgeable although some of them seemed bored and on their phones (several just paced endlessly in circles). Free admission is a huge plus, and there are maps available. There happened to be a nice book sale ($5 and $10 paperbacks and hardcovers) in the museum store. Only downside was the 3rd floor of contemporary art was closed to the public, so there wasn't a good representation of art after 1950. read more

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Love this city and this is one more reason why. Art after dark tonight was a wonderful date night. Parking was a challenge on such a popular night. Great music, yummy Eli's BBQ. The Terra-cotta Army was a great special exhibit. Thank you CAM for being such a great treasure. read more

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The Cincinnati Art Museum is always such a pleasure to go to. All walks of life are truly welcome, and encouraged to indulge in various installments and art work. It's free (parking and all), and it's such a nice way to escape for a little and let your mind and eyes wander. They often have musicians playing in the main area that echo throughout many surrounding halls, and it's just such a nice time. I could go on and on, but instead of reading this review- go see for yourself and support the museum!! read more

I have been to this museum three times, and I don't live anywhere near Cincinnati :) I am amazed at how fantastic this place is for a free museum with free parking. The museum regularly changes exhibits, so there is always something new to see. I've seen a special night exhibit that showcased Van Gogh's works as well as an exhibit on Tiffany Glass. This museum has a nice selection of Renaissance, European, African, Asian, and modern art. I definitely recommend stopping by this beautiful museum. I've paid higher entrance fees to less interesting museums. Still can't believe this place is FREE :) read more

Can't beat this art museum with many important works. Surprised by the large Van Gogh collection. Special exhibits are always interesting and exciting. read more

always love coming to this place. usually has nice exhibits. after you are done its a great place to walk around in nature also. large collections and big enuff to spend a few hours here. read more

This museum is packed with beautiful art and the location has a great view of the Cincinnati skyline. This peaceful museum has all the great art of big city museums without the big city crowds. read more

Beautiful building , great staff and always interesting exhibits. I recommend going to one of the docent tours of the permanent collection. For a small city like Cincinnati they have a nice collection. Be sure to check out the final Friday of every month for Art After Dark parties. read more

Came here for the first time during "Art after dark, the art of burning man". Coming to this museum felt like I was visiting another city, it is an oasis within Eden park that makes you forget youre in Cincy. I was very impressed with the size and beauty of this facility first and foremost. There are some neat art fixtures outside of the building, along with a really great view of the city skyline. When you enter you are greeted by a gorgeous glass sculpture hanging from the ceiling. There are many helpful people at the front desk to guide you, and we were given free programs. I don't know if all art after dark events are like this, but there were neat pop up performances, a set DJ in one room, and drinks for purchase. We also had the opportunity to explore the rest of the museum and its regular features. Even if you aren't a huge art fan, I feel like there is something for everyone here. There is a nice gift shop up front. Make sure you check out the gorgeous courtyard during your visit! read more

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Neat little art museum that had a nice selection of pieces covering antiquities, Renaissance, American, European and modern art. We happened to be in while both the Tiffany glass and Samurai arms/armor were the special exhibit for an additional fee of $10 per person to see the latter. We were impressed with the Tiffany exhibit and enjoyed the samurai display. The museum is very well laid out and you do not need to constantly back track through the exhibits to see everything. We spent about 3 hours there and were able to view everything we wanted to see rather comprehensively. Free admission is a plus and there is plenty of parking. read more

Ok so look... I love art. But I came and had a racist incident with one of the workers here. I was with my white friend and even she thought the incident was pretty racist. So she called AND sent a email because she was so upset for me. Nobody ever reached out to her. I didn't want to make it a big deal fr because I was trying to calm down but now with no return call or email I'm like does the art museum just not give a flying fuck or am I trippin to hard. I gave it one star, just because I like art. But the parking sucks too. So there's that. read more

There is so much eye candy here, it's amazing! The building alone is beautiful, but on top of that, it is chock full of art of all eras, shapes, and sizes! The place is so clean and well-kept, and the employees are super helpful and nice. There is something for everyone throughout the whole building, and there are always fascinating special exhibits. I could come back every week, if I had time, and probably notice something new or unique every visit! Note: minus a star for the parking situation. Depending on when you come, you might have to drive around a while to find a spot. Or, you might have to walk quite a ways. read more

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I visited this grand museum with my wife yesterday. While we are not art connoisseurs, we enjoy impressionist, baroque and renaissance art. This museum has amazing pieces by Monet, Renoir, Sergeant and Van Gogh. Of course, there is much, much more. The building and setting in the park is fantastic. An elevating experience indeed. read more

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FREE! free admission and free parking! i loved it and so did my hubby, the art was amazing and i really learned about Cincinnati's history as we toured the museum. if we ever travel to Cincinnati again im gonna make sure we make another trip there for sure! read more

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What's not to love? Cincinnati has lots of great attractions / museums and this is among the best. And it is free! The entire space is a piece of art and it easy to navigate. There are always new exhibits to bring you back as well. I also really love that they have an interactive area for kids. They have many different art projects where they kids can take the finished piece home with them. My last visit was during the Burning Man exhibit which might be the best special exhibit I've seen there in a long time! read more

This awesome musuem is located in Eden park at the top of this hill. The parking is 4 dollars but if you don't mind walking a bit you can park for free if you park down the hill before the paid entrance. I decided to park for free and walk up the hill. It was a good exercise for me plus I like walking. When i made my way up to the front of the museum, the first thing I saw was the huge sculpture of the Pinocchio! It was pretty awesome i couldn't resist taking pictures of it. I was amazed and very happy that this musuem was free!. Which is a great combination of things i like. Art and free. I was able to see two interesting exhibits. The first one was the 30 Americans exhibition and the ancient cat exhibit. The 30 Americans exhibition was pretty amazing to see about the history African American culture in America. The ancient cat exhibit was awesome because this showcased ancient sculpture of cats from Egyptian times. The best part is that I was allowed to take a lot of pictures which i love to do. (Other exhibits you are not allowed to take pictures) I will definitely be coming back ,there was so much to see with little time i had. read more

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This museum has so much art and is beautiful- I went through most of it except the lunch area - the gift shop is nice too- so many paintings and sculptures I'll remember but I didn't take any photos - it's the biggest art museum I have been to so far. It's free entry and I scheduled and booked a time online - entry was easy and staff was kind. This was my first visit in February 2021. read more

Simply one of the best Art Museums in the country. The drive up to Mount Adams is amazing. Great views of the city as well. read more

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I recently traveled from Naples, FL, to Cincinnati, OH, for the sole purpose of viewing the Museum's new "Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s & 1970s" exhibit. It did not disappoint. The 120 or so pieces in the exhibit belong to Cincinnatian, Kimberly Klosterman. The exhibit is spectacular. The Museum has wonderful collections of American (including an extensive collection of Cincinnatian/Ohioan art) and European art, but I found their modern art collection to be lacking. The gift shop was sizable and had a wide array of items at a variety of price points. read more

An absolutely amazing/gorgeous/spectacular place to spend time, look, listen and learn. They have a large variety of art works from Van Gogh, to Picasso. You can explore different cultural art pieces from all around the world right here in Cincinnati. If you haven't been, or haven't been in a while I would highly recommend checking out some of the new exhibits! read more

We came here for the Van Goh exhibit. The exhibit was not as plentiful as those I have seen elsewhere. The museum as a while though is very nice. I'm not very artsy fartsy but there seems to be something for everyone. Not to mention the entertainment I get from listening to pretentious art admirers analyze art. You should check it out. The St. Louis Art Museum is much better...I'm a little biased though. read more

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This is a great place to visit while enjoying Eden Park, and/or if you like art museums. The parking lot situation is odd, but usually there isn't a problem finding a spot. I love art museums and this one is not exception. I enjoy their permanent exhibits and definitely like checking out the temporary ones too. Most recently they had a Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit which was extra, but pretty neat to see. It isn't the big one that has been in other major cities years ago...but a smaller one that was still worth taking in if you have the time. Another plus of visiting this museum is that if you are a member of other art museums around the country, you might get free admission through their reciprocal program. I used my Speed Art Museum (Louisville, KY) membership to score free admission! FYI you still have to pay for the special exhibits if you choose to partake in it. read more

The Cincinnati Art Museum is free of admission. I was surprised because art museums are never free especially ones of this size. I went to the museum because I wanted to see the wedding dress collection. When I walked into this building I was admiring how large it was. I mean this place is huge! The museum had more exhibits than I was expecting. It was so large I skipped a wing because my feet got tired and were beginning to hurt. The wedding dress exhibit was nice but they placed the descriptions on the platform and you had to look down to read all of them. By the time I was done, my neck ached. I wish they had small little trinkets for sale that were under $10. I wanted a magnet of some sort but all they had were stuff for children or expensive home items. I had to settle for the free pins they were giving out in the front lobby. read more

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A nice museum. The exhibits are well maintained. The museum seems to make a point of displaying art that pertains to Cincinnati history. If you are a fan of Rookwood Pottery, there is quite a collection. Please don't think that after what I said it is only Cincinnati artists. There are pieces by some very notable artists from all over the world.It's interesting how the architecture changes in different areas. The first Saturday of the month is a Family Free Day. On Family Free Days there are various activities peppered around the building for children to enjoy. There was also a scavenger hunt. I'm not sure if the scavenger hunts are only on the 1st Saturday of the month, or every day. It's a nice way to get children interested in art and not have them get bored. I don't like that they were charging a separate fee to view American Gothic and some other pieces. Admission was $8 Adults; $5 Students with ID; free for children 12 and under, and free for Art Museum Members. This information is not with the other admission info on their website, but under a separate tab. That seemed a little steep for such a small amount of art. As excited as I was to see American Gothic, we went ahead and skipped it. read more

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