Location: Central Business District
Top Things to do in Central Business District
Top 8 Museums in Central Business District, Ohio (OH)
Hilly Cincinnati boasts a thriving arts scene, major league sports teams, a world-class zoo and aquarium and a revitalized riverfront with shopping, clubs and restaurants. Located on the Ohio River in southwestern Ohio, Cinci claims more than 4,000 restaurants, and more chili restaurants than any other city in the world. Adrenaline-junkies will want to visit the nearby Kentucky Speedway and Paramount's Kings Island, home of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
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1. Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the only regional police museum in the country. We cover all Federal, State, Local, and Private agencies in South West Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana, the safest place in the country to live.
Reviewed By bryanw742 - Falmouth, United States
took the family here recently. spent about an hour and a half there. not a huge museum, but still a very interesting stop. was given a personal tour by the retired officer who was very nice, patient, and informative. nice tribute to our heroes in blue. would recommend
2. Taft Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
Built in 1820 by Martin Baum, a merchant and Cincinnati's first millionaire, the house is a registered National Historic Landmark. The House was the home of Cincinnati's leading citizens for several generations. Among them was arts patron Nicholas Longworth, who hired African-American painter Robert S. Duncanson to paint eight landscape murals considered one of the finest suites of domestic murals dating from before the Civil War. Iron magnate David Sinton, father of museum co-founder Anna Sinton Taft, bought the house in 1871. He lived there with Anna, his only surviving child, and her husband, Charles Phelps Taft. The Taft's began to assemble a renowned collection of fine and decorative arts--items acquired not only for their beauty but also to teach and inspire, thus helping their community grow culturally and economically. In 1908, William Howard Taft--younger half-brother of Charles Phelps Taft--accepted his party's nomination for the U.S. presidency from the house's portico.
Reviewed By rons320 - New York City, United States
Absolutely wonderful! A small private collection of the Tafts located in their formed mansion showing their personal taste. A Rembrandt and three Halses are definite highlights but the collection ranges from Corneille de Lyon to Dutch painters (de Hoogh, ter Borch, Steen) to Goya, Turner, Corot and Sorolla. A couple of good Sargents, the portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson being one of them, and an interesting painting by Henry F. Farny. Excellent!
3. Pendleton Art Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By JTET - Chelsea, United States
Final Friday was a blast! All 8 floors of unique artists are fantastic. Bring your walking shoes and wallet you will be buying something. One of the best booths in the place is Mark Wavra 207 a must see.
4. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,015 reviews
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as the nation's newest monument to freedom. It brings to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the world and throughout history, including today.
Reviewed By CharlieV2011 - Chicago, United States
I had a great educational experience at this museum. I really like that one of the first exhibits is one that provides information on a variety of ways people become victims of slavery and the different types of slavery (labor and human trafficking). The museum then goes into slavery in Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and mostly America. I really enjoyed reading the detailed information on the various individuals that took action and advocated for the end of slavery. Overall, the experience was educational and enjoyable!
5. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum will close to the public on November 1 as it undergoes comprehensive modifications to upgrade and enhance the visitor experience. The museum will reopen in March with a ribbon-cutting ceremony prior to 2019 Reds Opening Day. During the renovations, the museum will continue to offer offseason tours of Great American Ball Park along with educational programming and outreach events.
Reviewed By B3579YBdavidg - Ocala, United States
One of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. My childhood memories of The Big Red Machine and games at Riverfront Stadium came back. Great exhibits and dispays. If you are Reds fan or just a baseball fan this is a must see. Fantastic time
6. Weston Art Gallery
7. Contemporary Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 158 reviews
Reputed for its thought-provoking and innovative paintings, photography and other arts, this center, founded in 1939, is in a new six-story building that is a work of art itself, with fascinating features both inside and out.
Reviewed By Go785432
Beautiful building housing a nice collection of contemporary art. It's well curated and thoughtfully displayed. The interactive top floor is fun for adults & children.
8. Gallery 708
Gallery 708 features curated artisan work by over 30 talented Cincinnati artists. From large paintings and sculptures to small exquisite pieces of jewelry, ceramics, fine carved porcelain, blown glass and fused glass bowls and platters, textile art, scarves, finely crafted clothing, intricate mosaic work, hand made furniture and more.
