Visual Arts & Culture
Find Visual Arts, Culture & History in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
The Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region is steeped in a rich history and legacy. The revitalization of historic neighborhoods and the scenic riverfront – coupled with our renowned art museums, iconic landmarks and Art Deco architecture – makes the region a vibrant area for arts, culture and history.
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Brewing Heritage Trail Tours
Downtown
Brewing Heritage Trail Tours
Downtown
Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is home to one of the largest collections of pre-Prohibition brewery architecture, in the middle of one of the largest historic... Read more
Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is home to one of the largest collections of pre-Prohibition brewery architecture, in the middle of one of the largest historic districts in the country. Once completed, the Brewing Heritage Trail will invite the world to explore Cincinnati's brewing heritage through an unrivaled urban... Read More
Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours
Downtown
Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours
Downtown
Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to... Read more
Learn about Cincinnati’s hidden history on one of the Top Five Underground Tours in the U.S. (National Geographic, 2012). Enjoy a stroll through Over-the-Rhine, home to America’s largest set of historical landmarks. Visit buildings in the Gateway District that were home to over 130 saloons, bars and beer gardens, and theaters... Read More
Creation Museum
South > Southwest
Creation Museum
South > Southwest
Come Explore the Creation Museum! It's full of fun for the whole family. Designed by a former Universal Studios exhibit director, the Creation Museum presents... Read more
Come Explore the Creation Museum! It's full of fun for the whole family. Designed by a former Universal Studios exhibit director, the Creation Museum presents a walk through biblical history in a state-of-the-art 75,000 square foot museum. Included in admission is the museum's walk through, Special Effects Theater, Botanical... Read More
American Sign Museum
Uptown
American Sign Museum
Uptown
Take a walk down Memory Lane. The American Sign Museum takes you through a half century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs of the early 1900s,... Read more
Take a walk down Memory Lane. The American Sign Museum takes you through a half century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs of the early 1900s, through the pre-neon era of lightbulb signs, to neon's heydey in the 1930s-1940s, and on into the plastic era of the funky '50s. Guided tours are offered and... Read More
Ark Encounter
South > Southeast
Ark Encounter
South > Southeast
The Ark Encounter is a full-sized reconstruction of Noah's Ark. Stretching more than 1.5 football fields in length and higher than a modern four-story house, the... Read more
The Ark Encounter is a full-sized reconstruction of Noah's Ark. Stretching more than 1.5 football fields in length and higher than a modern four-story house, the sheer size of the Ark will amaze visitors. Dozens of fascinating exhibits within this unique attraction will bring to life the biblical account of Noah's Ark. Visit... Read More
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as a monument to freedom bringing to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the... Read more
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as a monument to freedom bringing to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the world, throughout history and today. The structure, specificially situated for the location's historical significance, is made up of three buildings that... Read More
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Downtown
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Downtown
Completed in 1930, Carew Tower stands 49 stories tall in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Visitors to the 49th floor Observation Deck can enjoy one of the city'... Read more
Completed in 1930, Carew Tower stands 49 stories tall in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Visitors to the 49th floor Observation Deck can enjoy one of the city's most spectacular views plus pick up a Cincinnati souvenier in the gift shop. Carew Tower is also home to 25 shops, restaurants, and other amenities including the... Read More
Queen City is Haunted Tour
Downtown
Queen City is Haunted Tour
Downtown
Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building... Read more
Discover stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Linger in the halls of an archaic building teeming with paranormal activity and walk around the grounds where human remains have recently been unearthed. Our guides will enthrall you with the heinous... Read More
Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying... Read more
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. The recently opened Rosenthal Education... Read More
American Legacy Tours
Downtown
American Legacy Tours
Downtown
Explore the unique history and landmarks of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a variety of guided walking tours. Tours include: Queen City Underground &... Read more
Explore the unique history and landmarks of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a variety of guided walking tours. Tours include: Queen City Underground & Ultimate Underground Tours Newport Gangster Tour Bourbon and Spirits Distillery Tour Under the Market & Ultimate Under the Market Tours Barons Brew Bus 1919:... Read More
Findlay Market
Downtown
Findlay Market
Downtown
Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown in... Read more
Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture. Open Tuesday through Sunday, Findlay Market is open year-around with three... Read More
Eisele Gallery
East
Eisele Gallery
East
The Eisele Gallery is one of Cincinnati's oldest galleries specializing in original paintings from 18th, 19th, and 20th century American and European artists. The Eisele... Read more
The Eisele Gallery is one of Cincinnati's oldest galleries specializing in original paintings from 18th, 19th, and 20th century American and European artists. The Eisele Gallery purchases, consigns, and sells their artwork.
Heritage Village Museum
North
Heritage Village Museum
North
Heritage Village Museum engages visitors in entertaining educational activities that help them appreciate how changes in 19th-century family life in southwest Ohio relate... Read more
Heritage Village Museum engages visitors in entertaining educational activities that help them appreciate how changes in 19th-century family life in southwest Ohio relate to their own life experiences. Drive just 20 miles north from Cincinnati and return to small town life of 100 years ago. Heritage Village, a picturesque... Read More
St. Francis Seraph Parish
Downtown
St. Francis Seraph Parish
Downtown
Built on the former site of Christ Church and it’s adjacent cemetery, all of the remaining bodies were entombed in a crypt below the altar of St. Francis Seraph which was... Read more
Built on the former site of Christ Church and it’s adjacent cemetery, all of the remaining bodies were entombed in a crypt below the altar of St. Francis Seraph which was consecrated in 1859.
Duke Energy Convention Center
Downtown
Duke Energy Convention Center
Downtown
Duke Energy Convention Center is located in the heart of Cincinnati USA, within easy walking distance to major hotels, shopping and restaurants. Designed with the meeting... Read more
Duke Energy Convention Center is located in the heart of Cincinnati USA, within easy walking distance to major hotels, shopping and restaurants. Designed with the meeting planner in mind, the center offers increased flexibility, improved design and the latest in technological advances and amenities. The DECC has more than 750,... Read More
John Parker House
East
John Parker House
East
John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into... Read more
John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into a house near the Ohio River shore in Ripley, Ohio. He helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. John Parker House... Read More
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Downtown
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Downtown
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and ... Read more
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater. Originally opened in 1933 as the Union Terminal train station, the building is a national historic landmark and was renovated... Read More
Field of Vue Art
South
Field of Vue Art
South
Art gallery featuring a variety of Bonsai and Japanese plants
Art gallery featuring a variety of Bonsai and Japanese plants
Drake Planetarium & Science Center
Uptown
Drake Planetarium & Science Center
Uptown
Drake Planetarium & Science Center has been providing science education since 1982 to children throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The Drake Planetarium's seating... Read more
Drake Planetarium & Science Center has been providing science education since 1982 to children throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The Drake Planetarium's seating capacity is 70 visitors per show and programs are available for audiences ranging from preschool age to senior citizens. During the school year, we offer... Read More
Learning Through Art, Inc.
Downtown
Learning Through Art, Inc.
Downtown
Building Community Through Art Learning Through Art, Inc., a 501 c (3) non-profit performing arts education organization, is dedicated to providing quality performing... Read more
Building Community Through Art Learning Through Art, Inc., a 501 c (3) non-profit performing arts education organization, is dedicated to providing quality performing arts programs in support of arts education and community development encouraging multi-cultural awareness and understanding. Programs and services are reaching... Read More
Riverside Food Tours: Wine and Dine in Over the Rhine Tour
Downtown
Riverside Food Tours: Wine and Dine in Over the Rhine Tour
Downtown
Walk through the pages of history, as we stroll through Over the Rhine, just a few blocks north of downtown Cincinnati. See for yourself the beautiful transformation... Read more
Walk through the pages of history, as we stroll through Over the Rhine, just a few blocks north of downtown Cincinnati. See for yourself the beautiful transformation of a 360 acre historic neighborhood full of the trendiest restaurants in the city. Enjoy an evening stroll as we taste and sip the night away. Dine at 4... Read More
Fort Ancient State Memorial
North
Fort Ancient State Memorial
North
The site includes 18,000 feet of earthen walls built 2,000 years ago by American Indians and a museum. Fort Ancient offers exploration and learning both indoors and out.... Read more
The site includes 18,000 feet of earthen walls built 2,000 years ago by American Indians and a museum. Fort Ancient offers exploration and learning both indoors and out. At the Fort Ancient Museum, visitors can look back at the three major technological themes of American Indian culture.
Riverside Food Tours: Roebling Point Tour
South > Riverfront
Riverside Food Tours: Roebling Point Tour
South > Riverfront
Do you love sightseeing, history and good food? Join us on our 3 hour Roebling Point Food and Culture tour for spectacular views of both sides of the Ohio River... Read more
Do you love sightseeing, history and good food? Join us on our 3 hour Roebling Point Food and Culture tour for spectacular views of both sides of the Ohio River including the riverfront murals. Be seated, served and treated like a VIP at 5 unique restaurants where we feast on generous servings of their best signature dishes,... Read More
Beyond the Bricks: Outdoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall
Downtown
Beyond the Bricks: Outdoor Building Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall
Downtown
Join us for a 90-minute outdoor walking tour of this National Historic Landmark. The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall’s knowledgeable guides take you “Beyond the... Read more
Join us for a 90-minute outdoor walking tour of this National Historic Landmark. The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall’s knowledgeable guides take you “Beyond the Bricks” for a 360 degree, around-the-building view of Cincinnati Music Hall’s history and fabulous architecture. Learn about Music Hall’s design... Read More
Behringer-Crawford Museum
South > Riverfront
Behringer-Crawford Museum
South > Riverfront
From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and... Read more
From the ridiculous (BCM’s infamous two-headed calf) to the sublime (our fascinating collections), this family-friendly museum celebrates the unique arts, heritage and culture of Northern Kentucky as part of the Ohio Valley. Examine a mammoth fossil, take a ride through time with the beautifully restored 1892 streetcar “... Read More
Gallery 42 Fine Art
North
Gallery 42 Fine Art
North
Portraits, Openings and Receptions, Sculpture, U.S. Regional Art, Contemporary Art, Emerging Artists, Mixed Media Art, Multimedia and Video Art, Paintings and Drawings,... Read more
Portraits, Openings and Receptions, Sculpture, U.S. Regional Art, Contemporary Art, Emerging Artists, Mixed Media Art, Multimedia and Video Art, Paintings and Drawings, and Photography
Ohio Tobacco Museum
East
Ohio Tobacco Museum
East
The two-story brick house is of Federal and Georgian style architecture. This 1850s home was once owned by the Espey family. Mr. Espey worked for Heavy... Read more
The two-story brick house is of Federal and Georgian style architecture. This 1850s home was once owned by the Espey family. Mr. Espey worked for Heavy Munition Works in Cincinnati, the company that produced Ripley’s three cannons for protection during the Civil War. The historic home became the site of the Ohio Tobacco... Read More
The Mini Microcinema
Downtown
The Mini Microcinema
Downtown
The Mini Microcinema is dedicated to showing film/video/media that breaks from standard cinematic convention. It is part of a community that celebrates the art of the... Read more
The Mini Microcinema is dedicated to showing film/video/media that breaks from standard cinematic convention. It is part of a community that celebrates the art of the moving image, both contemporary and historical, from both near and far. Programming consists of work created outside of mainstream production and distribution... Read More
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Downtown
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Downtown
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) is a college of art and design whose mission is to create and sustain radical, forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and... Read more
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) is a college of art and design whose mission is to create and sustain radical, forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and designers. Located in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, the AAC is a hub of creativity, curiosity, energy, and collaboration. Its three galleries offer viewers changing... Read More
Malton Art Gallery
Uptown
Malton Art Gallery
Uptown
The Malton Art Gallery has been in business in Cincinnati since 1974, offering a large selection of art in all mediums. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and glass... Read more
The Malton Art Gallery has been in business in Cincinnati since 1974, offering a large selection of art in all mediums. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and glass art are all available for viewing and purchase at the gallery. They also offer professional art consultation services for your home.
NKU Art Galleries
South > Southeast
NKU Art Galleries
South > Southeast
It is the mission of the NKU Gallery to be a premiere venue for the exhibition of high quality art works from regional, national, and international artists. The gallery... Read more
It is the mission of the NKU Gallery to be a premiere venue for the exhibition of high quality art works from regional, national, and international artists. The gallery will serve as an exhibition forum for the community and region to view the work of traditionally under represented groups and individuals who have contributed... Read More
Anderson Ferry
South > Southwest
Anderson Ferry
South > Southwest
The Anderson Ferry has been in continuous operation since 1817 has three Ferries, Boone 7, Little Boone and Deborah A. It is located about 8 miles west of downtown... Read more
The Anderson Ferry has been in continuous operation since 1817 has three Ferries, Boone 7, Little Boone and Deborah A. It is located about 8 miles west of downtown Cincinnati, providing the only automobile crossing between the I-71/75 Brent Spence Bridge and the I-275 West Bridge. The ferry has been in operation so long that a... Read More
20th Century Theatre
Uptown
20th Century Theatre
Uptown
20th Century Theatre has had a long and turbulent lifespan including multiple remodels, water damage, and finally taking its place in Oakley in 1997 as a special event,... Read more
20th Century Theatre has had a long and turbulent lifespan including multiple remodels, water damage, and finally taking its place in Oakley in 1997 as a special event, concert, and wedding venue. Its retro flair and large meeting space set it apart as a premiere event venue in the Cincinnati area.
The Framery & Raymond Gallery
Uptown
The Framery & Raymond Gallery
Uptown
Framing services and fine artwork.
Framing services and fine artwork.
Rankin House
East
Rankin House
East
Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on... Read more
Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on Liberty Hill with its proximity to the river and its owner's hatred of slavery, the Rankin home became a stopping point for slaves. Around 2,000 escaped slaves... Read More
Waldschmidt Homestead Historical Site
East
Waldschmidt Homestead Historical Site
East
The Waldschmidt Homestead is a fully-restored 1804 home on its original site. Built by Christian Waldschmidt, a Revolutionary War veteran, the homestead was settled as... Read more
The Waldschmidt Homestead is a fully-restored 1804 home on its original site. Built by Christian Waldschmidt, a Revolutionary War veteran, the homestead was settled as part of the Ohio frontier’s New Germany community (now Camp Dennison). Camp Dennison was the site of the Union army’s largest training installation. The property... Read More
Lloyd Library and Museum
Downtown
Lloyd Library and Museum
Downtown
A collection covering medical botany, pharmacy, eclectic medicine, and horticulture.
A collection covering medical botany, pharmacy, eclectic medicine, and horticulture.
Cincinnati Fire Museum
Downtown
Cincinnati Fire Museum
Downtown
In 1853, Cincinnati established the first paid professional fire department in the United States. The Cincinnati Fire Museum highlights the significant contributions that... Read more
In 1853, Cincinnati established the first paid professional fire department in the United States. The Cincinnati Fire Museum highlights the significant contributions that Cincinnati has made to the firefighting profession. Its mission is to share and celebrate the history of firefighting in Cincinnati while providing a unique... Read More
Whitehall Plantation Museum
South > Southeast
Whitehall Plantation Museum
South > Southeast
Built in 1809 by Arthur Thome, Whitehall is listed on the national register as a part of the Underground Railroad. This private home features exquisite gardens, and rare... Read more
Built in 1809 by Arthur Thome, Whitehall is listed on the national register as a part of the Underground Railroad. This private home features exquisite gardens, and rare antique furniture. The highlights include gorgeous parlor sets by the revolutionary furniture maker, John Henry Belter, as well as pieces by the famous artisan... Read More
Cellarmen's Tour
Downtown
Cellarmen's Tour
Downtown
Starting at the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company's Malt House Tap Room, this tour shares the stories of several historic Cincinnati breweries as well as the past... Read more
Starting at the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company's Malt House Tap Room, this tour shares the stories of several historic Cincinnati breweries as well as the past and present brewing traditions in Cincinnati. Learn about the men who built and worked in nineteenth century breweries and explore the dangerous working conditions,... Read More
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: Porkopolis BBQ & Brew
Downtown
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: Porkopolis BBQ & Brew
Downtown
Did you know Cincinnati was once called the Beer Capital of the World and it was also one of the top pork-processings centers in the country? Well, now you do, and we're... Read more
Did you know Cincinnati was once called the Beer Capital of the World and it was also one of the top pork-processings centers in the country? Well, now you do, and we're going to show off these two claims to fame with plenty of brews and a pork-tastic BBQ picnic! Between the food and the libations, you'll listen to stories of... Read More
Elementz
Downtown
Elementz
Downtown
Where street art meets street smart, Elementz is an urban oasis of hope and a catalyst of change for Cincinnati’s inner-city youth. What began as a way to get kids off the... Read more
Where street art meets street smart, Elementz is an urban oasis of hope and a catalyst of change for Cincinnati’s inner-city youth. What began as a way to get kids off the streets in 2001 has transformed into a thriving Urban Arts Center that fosters talent, ignites potential and inspires possibilities. Elementz helps build... Read More
Covington Central Business District Tour
South > Riverfront
Covington Central Business District Tour
South > Riverfront
From art galleries to hand-crafted signage to murals to statues new and old, take a closer look at all the public art on display throughout Covington’s vibrant Central... Read more
From art galleries to hand-crafted signage to murals to statues new and old, take a closer look at all the public art on display throughout Covington’s vibrant Central Business District. Visit website to plan your self-guided walking tour.
Gallery 708
Downtown
Gallery 708
Downtown
This artist owned and operated gallery celebrates the area’s talented artists and artisans by promoting their work and providing a professional gallery setting, while... Read more
This artist owned and operated gallery celebrates the area’s talented artists and artisans by promoting their work and providing a professional gallery setting, while helping to foster a vibrant visual arts community in the core of Cincinnati’s growing downtown.
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Rottinghaus Gallery
Uptown
Custom picture framing and fine art.
Custom picture framing and fine art.
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: Cincy Uncorked
Downtown
Cincinnati Urban Adventures: Cincy Uncorked
Downtown
Artisan wines, fantastic food, gorgeous architecture, and contemporary art -- we're uncorking the very best of Cincinnati on this tour! Come discover the real Cincy as we... Read more
Artisan wines, fantastic food, gorgeous architecture, and contemporary art -- we're uncorking the very best of Cincinnati on this tour! Come discover the real Cincy as we share city stories over wine tasting, innovative cuisine, an art walk, and a visit to a National Historic Landmark. Other Cincinnati Urban Adventures... Read More
The 1811 Augusta Jail
South > Southeast
The 1811 Augusta Jail
South > Southeast
The 1811 Augusta Jail is the oldest jail in the state of Kentucky on its original foundation. The 1st floor, the prisoner's quarters, have been restored and is open to the... Read more
The 1811 Augusta Jail is the oldest jail in the state of Kentucky on its original foundation. The 1st floor, the prisoner's quarters, have been restored and is open to the public. The second story, the jailer's living quarters, is currently being renovated and will be open soon. One may take a self-guided tour of the dungeon... Read More
Museum at the Friends Home
North
Museum at the Friends Home
North
Discover the history of early Quaker culture at the Friends Home Museum in Waynesville, Ohio's Quaker historical District. Originally constructed as a boarding house in... Read more
Discover the history of early Quaker culture at the Friends Home Museum in Waynesville, Ohio's Quaker historical District. Originally constructed as a boarding house in 1905, the Friends Home Museum features twenty-two rooms of exhibits, each highlighting a unique aspect of early Quaker life. Listed on the National Register of... Read More
Old St. Mary's Church
Downtown
Old St. Mary's Church
Downtown
On July the 3rd, 1842, St. Mary's Church was dedicated to God, under the title of the Annunciation, on which feast day the cornerstone was laid. It was the largest church... Read more
On July the 3rd, 1842, St. Mary's Church was dedicated to God, under the title of the Annunciation, on which feast day the cornerstone was laid. It was the largest church thus far erected in the Mississippi Valley, being 142 feet long, 66 feet wide, the tower reaching the height of 170 feet. The architectural style of St. Mary'... Read More
