Loved this crazy museum. I would give it a 6 if I could since this is right up my alley. If you…read morelike good design and quirky history this is the place for you. If you are a NARM member admission is free! We spent nearly two hours here. There was so much to see including some short videos. The museum is packed with signs of all sorts and many stories about their history and where many of the signs were salvaged from. What a service they have done to save and restore these artifacts. There are so many photo-ops! Great fun!

A must if you're in Cincinnati! I love vintage neon signs and I absolutely love that this museum…read morehas preserved and saved so many. Tickets were kind of pricey considering the place is small ($20 for adults), but I see it as supporting this amazing collection and the restoration of these signs to continue on. They also had a live neon bending demonstration when we were there, although we did not stay for the whole thing it was very interesting to learn how the signs are made and how the colors are created. They also have a section with antique hand painted freak show signs. Overall just a super cool museum with so much to discover.

One of the crown jewels of Cincinnati's high art scene. This museum is free, open late on…read moreThursdays, and has special exhibits to die for. They belong to multiple reciprocal art museum programs, and even give away tickets for some showings on Thursdays. Don't forget to stop by the cafe for lunch. It is actually quite good. If you enjoy this museum in Cinci, then you may also enjoy the Taft Museum.

I absolutely love this museum! It is such a gift to our city that keeps on giving. I've visited…read morecountless times and can always find parking between the multiple lots, and it's all free!! Even if you must park a ways away, you are walking through Eden Park which is beautiful in all seasons. The museum and the park are really integrated into one of the most lovely areas of Cincinnati, with views of Mount Auburn and Downtown Cincinnati also! The museum is always FREE which is incredible. The ticketed exhibits are paid but they do offer one time per week that admission is free, and events with exhibit access like Art After Dark. They also offer free tickets through the public library system. So, I appreciate the myriad ways that the museum has been made accessible to all people. From the steps of the lobby (and beautiful Chihuly glass overhead) to the far reaching wings, education area, or theater, every part of the museum is clean and beautiful. It's so peaceful being inside. The docents are helpful and professional. Be sure to visit the Cincinnati wing for some special pieces, and see the views of the city from the upper floors. I will keep coming back forever and enjoying something new about the museum each time!

This mural gives you quite the optical illusion of an impressive ancient building. I did do a…read moredouble take when I first spotted this one. Resembling some sort of Greek or Roman architecture (not sure) this is a stunning mural. It was created in 1983 by Richard Haas and restored roughly 20 years ago with funding help from Kroger Co. A documentary about the restoration of this mural titled 'The Spirit of Cincinnatus Growing with Cincinnati' was also made and entered into several film festivals. This is truly a must see mural.

Who knew that Cincinnati had so many murals? This mural gives off a 3D appearance and almost looks…read morelike a real building. It is very detailed. The mural's actual title is Homage to Cincinnatus and over looks a parking lot. It is on the side of the downtown Brotherhood Building. It was painted by Richard Haas in 1983 and looks amazing. They did do some touchups in 2015 which was a collaborative effort between Hass and ArtWorks. The painters claimed that they almost had to start from scratch, which explains why it looks so good. It was commissioned by the Kroger Company in honor of their centennial. The mural depicts a statue of the city's namesake, Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, in front of a palatial building. It demands your attention. It has an antique feel to it. There is some in metered street parking in a reasonable waking distance. . There are also commercial garages and lots you can park in, but they are pretty pricy. I just pulled into the lot that it overlooked and got my fill and then quietly left. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other murals in the area or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I just did a mural tour of the downtown area. There are a ton within about a half mile of each other.

Get to the LEGO™ Jurassic World Exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center before it's extinct (until…read moreJan 4 2027 ;-) Our nephew rode the Tyrannosaur-chased jeep! (Not really moving :-). Look at the rear-view mirror! Nice touch. We didn't see all 50 dinosaurs... we tired to count the six-million bricks! Plan to spend a couple of hours. It's that amazing.

One of the best museum centers in the Midwest if not the USA! There are 4 different museums in the…read morecenter ranging from space to a dedicated children's museum. You can spend all day here and not feel like you are seeing everything. Admission is fairly cheap and the collections are interactive, modern and worth every penny. For families needing assistance with children there is so much for them to explore. For those who need mobility assistance, they do have different types of mobility devices able at first come first serve. There are places to eat and have a sensory break if needed. Besides the extremely interactive children's museum, we loved how innovative the transportation museum is. This location being an old train station, made the experience even more interesting. They do rotate some items, but most are here to stay for your next visit.

Public Art [Florence KY]…read more On our way to Cincinnati we took a little detour to stop by this mural, we were nearby when I saw the check-in in Yelp. Well, it wasn't really as close as I thought since we were coming from Louisville (I-71) and still had to cut across US 42 towards Florence. It was still a drive (luckily, I have a patient husband). We found it and it is located in a quiet part of Main Street in Florence KY. The mural is painted on a brick wall of Stringtown Bar & Grill and is a little twist on the Looney Tunes signature closing sequence written over the bullseye, it says "That's Y'all, Folks!" Some people have discovered this sign for fun pics but I'm not sure if this quiet neighborhood will like it once it gets a little more popular. It was a fun stop, quick, unexpected and random. Anywho, Th-Th... that's all, folks! Review #3924

...That's all, folks! The line that Porky Pig made famous as he ended Looney Toon Cartoons. This…read moremural is a replica of the Looney Toons Outro background. You will find this mural on the front of Stringtown Bar and Grill. If you want to get a good look, you will find free street parking within a very reasonable walking distance. Even though the mural is on the front of a bar, it was actually the city's idea. It was painted by artist Josh Stout in 2019. The colors are very vivid. The mural is in excellent condition, especially considering it is painted directly on the brick wall. This mural has a lot of controversy with it. There are some people that are upset that a cartoon mural is in a historic district and should be more of a historical nature. They believe that they could not put something up like that, which is true. The city acknowledged that their projects are exempt from such ordnances that would restrict murals such as these. I really like this mural. The art work is very nice. It almost has a 3D effect. It is definitely an attention getter and a nice instagramable selfie spot. If you are in the area, this is definitely worthy of a visit. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. Th-Th-The, Th-Th-The, Th-Th... That's all, folks! (sorry, I could not resist)

The Contemporary Arts Center is another one of the great, high culture museums in Cincinnati that…read morepunches above its weight, is affordable, and has numerous curated exhibitions and events that are worth your time. You won't find a Rothko here, but you will find an exceptional collection and rotating exhibits worth your attention. They have reciprocity with multiple reciprocal membership programs, and the Cincinnati museum pass program, as well. Plan half a day for this museum, and plan more than half a day of you see an even being run by one of their artists in residence. It is not uncommon to visit the Contemporary Arts Center, and then get swept into an artist in residence hands-on event for two to four hours...and then you leave remembering you need to come back another time to visit all of the artworks you had planned on seeing!

I visited this museum on a weekday afternoon. It wasn't busy, as I had expected. The cost was $12…read moreand I purchased the ticket online. At that particular time, they only had 2 floors open. The draw for me was the Gee Horton exhibit. It has since closed (as of August 30) but it was beautiful. I did visit the other exhibits while I was there and it took maybe less than an hour to go through the entire museum. I think the cost is pretty standard for a contemporary museum, but I'm not sure if they offer any free admission days as that would be a great incentive to get people in the doors. The staff I encountered were helpful and they also have a coffee shop with plenty of seating on the ground floor.

A very random excursion that is sort of in the middle of nowhere. If you have time to kill and you…read morehave young kids interested in castles, this is a unique, short field trip. Admissions is $5 per person. It is free for children five and younger. There is a free and small parking lot. For approximately 45 minutes, we learned about the history of the castle and how a man persistently and willingly built everything by hand. The stairs are narrow and steep. Each room is uniquely designed. There is an impressive medieval collection of swords, shields, weapons, and armors. Furthermore, there are several picture-worthy spots such as the front of the castle, flower garden, and the room with the swords.

This is such a random castle lol.. but its definitely a place to check out if you're bored and want…read moreto kill an hour. Definitely a place to take kids to since they love this kind of stuff - the story of this castle is quite unique. Apparently you can rent this space for events.. which I think would be fun to do.. maybe a little corporate event? Although... maybe just in early spring time and during autumn since the inside can get HOT during the summer (no AC). Anywho.. quite random, but neat at the same time.

We came across this mural in Cincinnati. "ArtWorks, Urban Blooms, and the Walnut Hills…read moreRedevelopment Foundation partnered to facilitate a living green wall mural in historic Walnut Hills. A project steering committee with representatives from each partner/organization as well as prominent community members was assembled to organize this project. The plants on the green wall will grow and thrive thanks to their built-in irrigation system. The design, created by artist April Sunami (who has family ties to Walnut Hills), is meant to represent the literal and figurative growth of the community. Youth worked with Professional Artists to executed the project which seamlessly integrates with a living green wall, designed by Urban Blooms."

What a wonderful place! After following their on-line events (due to Covid), I was finally able to…read morego in person and see it with my own eyes. And, well, now I'm a member! It's as gorgeous in person as I had hoped and I can easily see myself going on rainy afternoons to browse, read, or work...they have WIFI and allow people to bring in food. And, of course, I'll continue to partake in the zoom lectures until live music and readings can resume. The most magical part? Listening to the sounds of the city waft in through the open windows, like the bell from the trolley, and imagining what it was like to live in Cincinnati when the Mercacntile Library got its start. Also, fun fact: The library has a 10,000 year lease and they pay $1 a year for the space thanks to Alfonso Taft, President W.H. Taft's father.

Finally got a membership here in my 3rd year of working downtown and it's the best $65 I've spent…read morein 2025. There's so many cool events for both members and non-members. I've found books both popular and obscure. And it's free to come in, look around, and soak in the Hogwarts-esque energy. Which is even better after the recent extensive renovations.

The Feed Me Mural in Covington is such a fun and unique piece of public art. The giant Venus…read moreflytrap design is a great tribute to the classic Little Shop of Horrors and makes for a really cool photo opportunity. I enjoyed stopping by and seeing how this mural adds personality and creativity to downtown Covington. It's colorful, memorable, and a perfect example of how public art can turn an ordinary building into something that makes people smile. A must-see quick stop if you're exploring Covington and enjoy unique murals, movies, and hidden gems around the city.

Feed me is a downtown Covington Kentucky mural featuring the iconic Venus fly trap plant from…read morecult classic movie and play "Little shop of horrors". When I was nearby Covington visiting the Newport aquarium and seen that they had this mural I had to stop in and see this. Loved the movie little shop of horrors (1986 version) growing up. The mural is well done and boasts the classic "Feed me" demands of the carnivorous Venus fly trap. The mural brought back heart nostalgia for me. I could practically here Levi Stubbs voice yelling out "feed me Seymour!" When visiting. Overall very fun and cool public art mural. I always enjoy checking out towns murals and this is a fun one for sure and one of my favorites I've seen.