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Cincinnati Art Museum

Gain a new perspective on visual communication
Free Admission


The Cincinnati Art museum is a sensational first stop when visiting Cincinnati. This amazing local attraction showcases a variety of over 67,000 art pieces, which helps create a unique, magical experience. Discover art created over the last 6 millennia, and gain a powerful new connection with the vast examples of art on display.
Admission is free, thanks to a gift from the Rosenthal Family Foundation. Adults and children ages 6 and up are welcome. Be sure to take advantage of the free parking in the Museum parking lots.

One the best historic art institutions west of the Appalachian Mountain Range

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Wood Paneled Room in Cincinnati Art Museum
This Cincinnati Arts Institution is one of North America's most historic visual art museums. Originally founded in 1881, it became the first art venue on the west side of the Allegheny Mountain Range. Proclaimed as "The Art Palace of the West" in 1886, it has become known as an artistic experience to check off your bucket list.
View nostalgic art that originates from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt - extending to the far east. Native American, African, European, and Western art galleries include pieces by Picasso, Miro, Titian, Rubens, Chagall, and more.
The American (Western) Collection includes works from Copley, Harnett, Wood, Rothko, and Cincinnati's famous modernist wildlife artist Charley Harper.

Experience 6 millennia of visual art

  • Cincinnati Art Museum Hours:
    Tues-Sun 11am-5pm; Thurs 11am-8pm
  • Grab some food at The Terrace Cafe:
    The cafe is open Tues-Sun 11am-3pm; Thurs 11am-7:30pm
  • Find unique gifts and keepsakes at the Museum Shop
    (Cincinnati's best-kept secret for art-inspired gifts)
  • Enjoy some family fun at the Rosenthal Education Center
  • Free Parking Available in the Museum Lots
Join the group of cultured art connoisseurs by visiting this hidden gem. Many people that have shared this special Cincinnati museum experience say that they felt like they were able to connect with one of the artists that created one of the 67K visual art masterpieces. Deepen your inner-understanding of human emotion through their expressions in art.
 
Be sure to download the Visitor Guide and make the most of your visit!
A full range of Accessibility Programs are available so that all visitors feel welcome.
Please be sure to leave a review on the museum's local online listing and share your unique experiences of how the art pieces spoke to you.