Special Events
Cincinnati Museum Center celebrates curiosity, exploration and discovery throughout the community all year. Come to one of our regular special events and take a deep dive into a fascinating regional history or science topic.
Upcoming Special Events
SPECIAL EVENT
Select Friday evenings
Union Terminal
Kick start your weekend with a night at the museum and see what happens after dark with extended hours for POMPEII: The Exhibition and the OMNIMAX® Theater.
INSIGHTS LECTURE
April 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Reakirt Auditorium
How We Did It: Reading Herculaneum Scrolls Without Opening Them
Discover how scientists are digitally revealing scrolls destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius.
AFTER HOURS
Select Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m.
Union Terminal
Off the Rails After Hours (21+)
Join us after hours as we go off the rails in a quarterly event series exclusively for our 21+ crowd. Explore a museum, enjoy themed food and programming, plus a cash bar as you experience the museum in a whole new way. Off the Rails After Hours combines your childhood nostalgia with a cash bar and sprinkle of A Night at the Museum.
SPECIAL EVENT
Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
Union Terminal
Layers of Innovation presented by Atomic Data (21+)
Join us for Layers of Innovation presented by Atomic Data and toast to all things science, technology, engineering, art and math during an adults-only night at the museum. We are excited to host an evening filled with light bites from local restaurants, creative cocktails, explosive programming and exclusive access to CMC’s world-class exhibits. Plus, explore one newly opened exhibit, Biomedical Health & Science Gallery (opening Summer 2024).
All proceeds from the event support the general operating of Cincinnati Museum Center.
SPECIAL EVENT SERIES
Weekends in October
Union Terminal
When October hits, your ghost or goblin is looking for any opportunity to show off their costume. We’re giving you a chance to scare up some fun this Halloween season. While there won’t be trick-or-treating, there will be plenty of entertainment throughout the museums and themed treats available to purchase at Cup & Pint and the Coffee Cart. From dancing the Monster Mash and costume parades to creepy crawlies and science experiments, Weekends at the BOO!seum are all treats and no tricks.
