American Sign Museum
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Come take a walk down Memory Lane and experience the only public sign museum in America. Here at the American Sign Museum, you’ll get a personal tour of more than 200 signs guided by the museum’s founder, Tod Swormstedt. Swormstedt is the former editor of the sign industry journal, Signs of the Times, which celebrated its 100th anniversary of continuous publication in May, 2006. The 1-1/2 hour guided tour takes you through a century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs so popular at the beginning of the last century, through the pre-neon era of lightbulb signs, to neon’s heyday in the 1930s-1940s, and on into the funky 1950s era of rotating globes and flashing lightbulb-studded arrows. You’ll learn about neon—how it works and when it was introduced to the U.S. You’ll witness spinning sputnik-like signs from bygone eras. And you’ll see handpainted showcards from the Las Vegas days of frank Sinatra and Charo. Come and visit the only sign museum in the country for a fun and educational experience!
Free on-site parking available.
Great for:
- Children
- Teens/Young Adults
- Families
- Couples
- Arts Aficionados
- History Buffs
- Outdoor Enthusiasts
When You Go
Location
2515 Essex Place
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
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Hours
Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Other times, by appointment. Tours can be scheduled weekdays and weekends; morning, noon or night. Two to three days notice is recommended.
Rates
$10.00 per person; children 12 and under free with accompanying adult. Group rates available for 10 or more.
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Phone: (513) 258-4020
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