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 visual arts, culture and history.
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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
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
BB Riverboats
South > Riverfront
BB Riverboats
South > Riverfront
Inspired by Cincinnati’s endearing bond to the river, BB Riverboats’ founder, Ben Bernstein, along with close friend and industry pioneer, Betty Blake, sought to provide a... Read more
Inspired by Cincinnati’s endearing bond to the river, BB Riverboats’ founder, Ben Bernstein, along with close friend and industry pioneer, Betty Blake, sought to provide a new opportunity—one centered on adventure, beauty, and discovery. They envisioned a journey where lasting memories would be created by the undeniable romance... Read More
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country... Read more
Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country" by Atlantic Monthly. This 335-acre park features more than 60 monumental contemporary sculptures. The park’s Ancient Sculpture Museum displays antiquities... 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. New this year as part of the Museum of Natural History & Science, is the Science Interactives Gallery. In this hands-on... Read More
Riverside Food Tours: Cincy Top Ten Tour
Downtown
Riverside Food Tours: Cincy Top Ten Tour
Downtown
Visiting Cincinnati? This budget friendly tour is for you! Enjoy 5 mouth-watering dishes that Cincinnati is known for and visit the 10 must-see sites with a... Read more
Visiting Cincinnati? This budget friendly tour is for you! Enjoy 5 mouth-watering dishes that Cincinnati is known for and visit the 10 must-see sites with a friendly local guide. How do we do it all? We hop aboard the Cincinnati Streetcar (all day pass included). When the tour concludes, you will have enjoyed a satisfying... 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
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. The Brewing Heritage Trail invites the world to explore Cincinnati's brewing heritage through an unrivaled urban walking trail. The... Read More
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center
Downtown
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to... Read more
Located at historic Union Terminal, the very site where many Holocaust survivors arrived in Cincinnati to rebuild their lives, The Holocaust and Humanity Center aims to ensure the lessons of the past inspire action today. Through innovative storytelling, interactive experiences, and genuine artifacts, visitors witness the... Read More
Ark Encounter
South > Southeast
Ark Encounter
South > Southeast
The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story... Read more
The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story house, the Ark is one of the largest timber-frame structures in the world. As you explore three decks of cutting-edge exhibits, the biblical account of Noah's... Read More
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
Built in 1933 at the height of the Art Deco era, Krohn Conservatory showcases more than 3,500 plant species from around the world. The conservatory changes throughout... Read more
Built in 1933 at the height of the Art Deco era, Krohn Conservatory showcases more than 3,500 plant species from around the world. The conservatory changes throughout the year with special exhibits and programs, including the ever-popular Butterfly Show where thousands of butterflies are free to fly throughout the Krohn... Read More
Creation Museum
South > Southwest
Creation Museum
South > Southwest
Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a... Read more
Bible history comes to life at the family-friendly Creation Museum! Journey through biblical history in this state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot museum designed by a former Universal Studios exhibit director. Your admission includes the main walk-through, the Dinosaur Den, Dr. Crawley’s Insectorium, a special effects theater,... 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
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
Esquire Theatre
Uptown
Esquire Theatre
Uptown
The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only... Read more
The Esquire is located just north of Cincinnati in Clifton, at 320 Ludlow Ave. The Esquire shows foreign films, as well as small independent features. On Wednesday's only, patrons may purchase discounted movie tickets for $6 each. At that time, they will receive a coupon for a 20 percent discount at the participating area... Read More
DAAP Galleries
Uptown
DAAP Galleries
Uptown
The DAAP Galleries are intended to serve a broad and diverse audience of students, faculty, and staff of the University, as well as from the wider Cincinnati community.... Read more
The DAAP Galleries are intended to serve a broad and diverse audience of students, faculty, and staff of the University, as well as from the wider Cincinnati community.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Uptown
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has... Read more
The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has been restored to its original appearance. A visit to the site includes a tour of the restored birthplace and four period rooms that reflect the family life... Read More
Cincinnati Food Tours: The Original Findlay Market Tour
Downtown
Cincinnati Food Tours: The Original Findlay Market Tour
Downtown
Experience a culinary trip around the world during this 90-minute guided tour of Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market which stops at five specialty merchants... Read more
Experience a culinary trip around the world during this 90-minute guided tour of Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market which stops at five specialty merchants where you'll meet the merchants, learn their history and products, and sample sips or small bites. Optional $5 add-on completes your tour with wine tasting at Market Wines... Read More
Riverside Drive Statue Tour
South > Riverfront
Riverside Drive Statue Tour
South > Riverfront
Located in Covington’s Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood, the tour is comprised of seven life-like bronze statues of historical figures. Chief Little Turtle led a... Read more
Located in Covington’s Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood, the tour is comprised of seven life-like bronze statues of historical figures. Chief Little Turtle led a confederation of Miami, Delaware, and Shawnee. Simon Kenton was an early explorer. John James Audubon spent time here drawing and painting. Brought to America... Read More
Riverside Food Tours: Madison Avenue Tour
South > Riverfront
Riverside Food Tours: Madison Avenue Tour
South > Riverfront
Discover why people Lov the Cov! Treat yourself to a VIP experience every Sunday morning as we taste our way through the heart of this historic city, beginning at... Read more
Discover why people Lov the Cov! Treat yourself to a VIP experience every Sunday morning as we taste our way through the heart of this historic city, beginning at the chic boutique Hotel Covington. On our 3 hour culinary experience, we not only taste delicious food from local family owned restaurants, we visit the... Read More
Spirit of Christmas
Downtown
Spirit of Christmas
Downtown
Wind through the Gateway Quarter, where you will visit churches of local and national significance. Share in history and traditions of the area. Visit St. Francis Seraph... Read more
Wind through the Gateway Quarter, where you will visit churches of local and national significance. Share in history and traditions of the area. Visit St. Francis Seraph Church, where patrons can view numerous nativity scenes from around the world, and a highly detailed Charles Dickens Village. St. Francis also hosts a full... Read More
German Heritage Tours
Downtown
German Heritage Tours
Downtown
Reservations are required for all tours. Group tours available by appointment. Tours are conducted by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann, award-winning author and German-American... Read more
Reservations are required for all tours. Group tours available by appointment. Tours are conducted by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann, award-winning author and German-American historian. Tours are available Saturdays and Sundays and also weekdays by appointment. Walking Tours of Over-the-Rhine - Tours begin at Central Parkway and... Read More
The Art House
South > Southeast
The Art House
South > Southeast
The Art House, the bigger picture, the whole, is in part an art business incubator, an art gallery, an artisan retail/gift shop, an arts education program, a community... Read more
The Art House, the bigger picture, the whole, is in part an art business incubator, an art gallery, an artisan retail/gift shop, an arts education program, a community arts center, and an artist collaborative focused on a singular mission: To provide equitable access to the arts and art opportunities to established, independent... Read More
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
South > Southwest
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
South > Southwest
Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants. Once covered with... Read more
Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants. Once covered with swamps, the land that makes up Big Bone Lick had a combination of minerals and water that animals found difficult to resist. For centuries great beasts of the... Read More
Tri-State Warbird Museum
East
Tri-State Warbird Museum
East
A historic aviation museum dedicated to remembering those who fought for our freedom, and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Museum is a 20,000 square... Read more
A historic aviation museum dedicated to remembering those who fought for our freedom, and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Museum is a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility which provides: An inviting atmosphere to facilitate the restoration and preservation of the aircraft, while maximizing the Museum... Read More
Loveland Castle
East
Loveland Castle
East
There are so many things to do and places to explore when you visit Chateau Laroche. From a quiet walk down the pathways of the gardens exploring the various plants and... Read more
There are so many things to do and places to explore when you visit Chateau Laroche. From a quiet walk down the pathways of the gardens exploring the various plants and flowers to a family picnic by the river to admiring the collection of period weaponry on display. Harry Andrews built the stone castle in the 1920s on the bank... Read More
Ombre Gallery
Downtown
Ombre Gallery
Downtown
Ombré Gallery specializes in contemporary art jewelry by artists and metalsmiths from across the United States and around the world. Our mission is to exhibit innovative... Read more
Ombré Gallery specializes in contemporary art jewelry by artists and metalsmiths from across the United States and around the world. Our mission is to exhibit innovative works using both traditional and non-traditional materials, techniques and subjects, while serving as a conduit to highlight the relationship between art,... Read More
Art Beyond Boundaries
Downtown
Art Beyond Boundaries
Downtown
The Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery is a professional, main-stream fine art gallery where local and regional artists with disabilities display, market, and sell their... Read more
The Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery is a professional, main-stream fine art gallery where local and regional artists with disabilities display, market, and sell their artwork. The mission of the gallery is to promote awareness and understanding of artists with disabilities. The gallery strives to demonstrate to both the artists... Read More
Play Library
Downtown
Play Library
Downtown
The Play Library is just like a regular library but instead of books, we lend toys and games! Designed for kids and adults ages 3 to 103, the Play Library's goal is to... Read more
The Play Library is just like a regular library but instead of books, we lend toys and games! Designed for kids and adults ages 3 to 103, the Play Library's goal is to connect families, friends, and communities through play.
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
Mount Adams Walks
Uptown
Mount Adams Walks
Uptown
On this guided walking tour of historic Mount Adams, you’ll visit the Immaculata Church, location of the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage, and learn where the US Weather... Read more
On this guided walking tour of historic Mount Adams, you’ll visit the Immaculata Church, location of the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage, and learn where the US Weather Bureau and American Astronomy were born. See the original Rookwood Pottery, the Passionist Monastery, Cincinnati’s oldest Irish pub and the site of the Mount... Read More
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
West
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
West
Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the "Crossroads of America"
Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the "Crossroads of America"
Miller Gallery
Uptown
Miller Gallery
Uptown
Miller Gallery offers artwork from more than 60 established, mid-career, and emerging artists from all over the world.
Miller Gallery offers artwork from more than 60 established, mid-career, and emerging artists from all over the world.
Alverta Green Museum
North
Alverta Green Museum
North
The Mason Historical Society's Alverta Green Museum is in a quaint Victorian home displaying antiques, photographs, documents and artifacts which detail the history and... Read more
The Mason Historical Society's Alverta Green Museum is in a quaint Victorian home displaying antiques, photographs, documents and artifacts which detail the history and heritage of the city of Mason, Ohio. Free educational tours for families, adults, and children are led by volunteers and may be reserved for students, scouts,... Read More
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
South
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
South
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) currently offers 175 daily departures with nonstop connections to 47 cities. CVG’s seven airline partners offer passengers... Read more
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) currently offers 175 daily departures with nonstop connections to 47 cities. CVG’s seven airline partners offer passengers more non-stop flights than any other airport in the region, including direct international service to Paris, Toronto and Cancun. CVG is home to DHL’s North... 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
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
Xavier University
Uptown
Xavier University
Uptown
Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a private coeducational university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati is home to six Fortune 500 companies and two professional... Read more
Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a private coeducational university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati is home to six Fortune 500 companies and two professional sports teams. Xavier provides a liberal arts education in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition. The university is the third-largest independent institution in Ohio... Read More
Miami University Art Museum & Sculpture Park
North
Miami University Art Museum & Sculpture Park
North
Located at the southern edge of Miami University, the museum features five ever-changing galleries, and more than 10,000 objects in the permanent collection. The museum,... Read more
Located at the southern edge of Miami University, the museum features five ever-changing galleries, and more than 10,000 objects in the permanent collection. The museum, designed by world-renowned architect Walter Netsch, has received national and international reviews.
Visionaries and Voices Tri-county and Corner Gallery
North
Visionaries and Voices Tri-county and Corner Gallery
North
"Where outsider art is always in." V&V supports 130 artists in the two studios, presents major exhibits in the V&V Northside Gallery and Corner Gallery, conducts... Read more
"Where outsider art is always in." V&V supports 130 artists in the two studios, presents major exhibits in the V&V Northside Gallery and Corner Gallery, conducts Outreach services for artists unable to attend the studios, provides job coaching for artists employed outside the studios and is working with 12 of the most... Read More
Holy Cross–Immaculata
Uptown
Holy Cross–Immaculata
Uptown
Built in 1859 in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams, Immaculata became known as the Church of the Steps and the pilgrimage was known as “making the steps” or “praying... Read more
Built in 1859 in the hilltop neighborhood of Mt. Adams, Immaculata became known as the Church of the Steps and the pilgrimage was known as “making the steps” or “praying up the steps."
U.S. Grant Birthplace Historic Site
East
U.S. Grant Birthplace Historic Site
East
Tour the birthplace of our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant.
Tour the birthplace of our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant.
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Downtown
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Downtown
The newly refinished OMNIMAX Theater with IMAX and Laser in the five-story theater is now open! The new theater is using next-generation laser technology which is a grand... Read more
The newly refinished OMNIMAX Theater with IMAX and Laser in the five-story theater is now open! The new theater is using next-generation laser technology which is a grand upgrade to this beloved Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal classic.
Kenton County Public Library - Covington
South > Riverfront
Kenton County Public Library - Covington
South > Riverfront
The Covington branch is on the corner of 5th and Scott in downtown Covington. Free parking is provided. Library computers include Microsoft Office, Internet access and... Read more
The Covington branch is on the corner of 5th and Scott in downtown Covington. Free parking is provided. Library computers include Microsoft Office, Internet access and black & white or color printing. You will need a Library card to access the computers. Copy machines are available for color or black & white copying.... 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
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Prairie Gallery
Uptown
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
Gallery showcasing the work local, regional, and national artists.
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.
Pendleton Art Center
West
Pendleton Art Center
West
The building housing the artists of the Pendleton Art Center in Rising Sun, Indiana was erected in the late 19th century as Gibson Hardware Store, then becoming a small... Read more
The building housing the artists of the Pendleton Art Center in Rising Sun, Indiana was erected in the late 19th century as Gibson Hardware Store, then becoming a small parts and engine repair store during the mid-20th century. In 2000 the city of Rising Sun sold the building to the Pendleton Art Center of Cincinnati as part of... Read More
