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Cincinnati History Museum
Step back in time and experience the history of our city!
Step back in time and experience the history of our city, from our earliest settlers to those actively shaping the Queen City today. Along the way, meet costumed interpreters to better understand and connect with history. Explore a recreation of the bustling Public Landing from the late 1850s and climb aboard the Queen of the West, a replica side-wheel steamboat. Take an aerial view of Cincinnati from the early 1900s through 1940s in
Cincinnati in Motion
, a 1/64-scale replica of the city complete with the nation’s largest S-scale train model.
Experience the past in a whole new way, with new adventure at every turn, in the Cincinnati History Museum.
Explore the Cincinnati History Museum
Public Landing
, presented by
Carol and Bill Eckerle
Public Landing
, presented by Carol and Bill Eckerle recreates a city built on innovation and determination with historic shopfronts, dynamic soundscapes and a peek inside the interior of the
Queen of the West
.
Cincinnati in Motion
Cincinnati in Motion
features the nation’s largest full-motion urban layout of downtown Cincinnati of the 1940s. See landmarks like the Roebling Bridge, City Hall, Carew Tower and more!
Shaping Our City
Explore how rivers, rails and roads have shaped and defined our region over the centuries.
You Are Here
Our city is home to distinctive chili, a great beer scene and the Porkopolis nickname.
You Are Here
explores what it means to live, work and play in the Queen City.
Made in Cincinnati
Don’t just learn history,
make
history in this interactive gallery that celebrates our region’s innovative and industrious spirit.
Oh:yo’ Our Home
Meet the region’s earliest human inhabitants, what drew them to the region and discover what they left behind.
Greater Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame
There is no higher award for business achievement in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky Region than to be named a Hall of Fame laureate. Since 1991, we have worked with
Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, Inc.
to recognize those dedicated to inspiring tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs.
DISCOVER MORE
Become a CMC Member!
Be the first to see new exhibits, enjoy free admission to all of our museums and get the best price at all of our yearly events.
Learn more about our Membership packages.
Skip to content
banner
Cincinnati History Museum
Step back in time and experience the history of our city!
Step back in time and experience the history of our city, from our earliest settlers to those actively shaping the Queen City today. Along the way, meet costumed interpreters to better understand and connect with history. Explore a recreation of the bustling Public Landing from the late 1850s and climb aboard the Queen of the West, a replica side-wheel steamboat. Take an aerial view of Cincinnati from the early 1900s through 1940s in
Cincinnati in Motion
, a 1/64-scale replica of the city complete with the nation’s largest S-scale train model.
Experience the past in a whole new way, with new adventure at every turn, in the Cincinnati History Museum.
Explore the Cincinnati History Museum
Public Landing
, presented by
Carol and Bill Eckerle
Public Landing
, presented by Carol and Bill Eckerle recreates a city built on innovation and determination with historic shopfronts, dynamic soundscapes and a peek inside the interior of the
Queen of the West
.
Cincinnati in Motion
Cincinnati in Motion
features the nation’s largest full-motion urban layout of downtown Cincinnati of the 1940s. See landmarks like the Roebling Bridge, City Hall, Carew Tower and more!
Shaping Our City
Explore how rivers, rails and roads have shaped and defined our region over the centuries.
You Are Here
Our city is home to distinctive chili, a great beer scene and the Porkopolis nickname.
You Are Here
explores what it means to live, work and play in the Queen City.
Made in Cincinnati
Don’t just learn history,
make
history in this interactive gallery that celebrates our region’s innovative and industrious spirit.
Oh:yo’ Our Home
Meet the region’s earliest human inhabitants, what drew them to the region and discover what they left behind.
Greater Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame
There is no higher award for business achievement in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky Region than to be named a Hall of Fame laureate. Since 1991, we have worked with
Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, Inc.
to recognize those dedicated to inspiring tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs.
DISCOVER MORE
Become a CMC Member!
Be the first to see new exhibits, enjoy free admission to all of our museums and get the best price at all of our yearly events.
Learn more about our Membership packages.