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American Sign Museum, Cincinnati

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The museum is home to the history of American signage over the last century. Signs from the late 1800's are hand painted and gold leafed. Milk glass letters illuminate the electric age alongside bare bulbs. The thirty's gave rise to neon signs and a rainbow of new signs. Post war, plastics became quite popular.

All these era's come together on Main Street, where we've recreated a streetscape you'll have to see to believe!

It's a great family activity, and the most unique party space in Cincinnati!

For information on guided tours and event, please visit our website!

http://www.americansignmuseum.org
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  • Had been wanting to go to this little museum for a while. They claim to be the largest public sign museum in the USA. They pack a lot of signs in their smallish space. I love neon signs - there.....  more
    Had been wanting to go to this little museum for a while. They claim to be the largest public sign museum in the USA. They pack a lot of signs in their smallish space. I love neon signs - there.....  more »
  • The amount and quantity of the exhibits was amazing. 90% of the exhibits were vintage and authentic. The rest were done by professional sign makers on brick walls and signs created for the outdoors... 
    The amount and quantity of the exhibits was amazing. 90% of the exhibits were vintage and authentic. The rest were done by professional sign makers on brick walls and signs created for the outdoors...  more »
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  • Great hidden gem! Affordable and family friendly. The staff was very welcoming especially the gentleman that worked the front desk. Didn't catch his name but super friendly and helpful. The times are broken up in 30 minute waves for tickets and that's all you need. We saw some great signs, definitely my mom recognized more than I did. The gift shop is super affordable. Really fun trinkets and souvenirs. Parking is front of building and free. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Very easy to find.
  • Would highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in Cincinnati! Really cool and informative signs from the late 1800’s-1980’s. Really makes you appreciate the artistry involved in things we see every day. The gift shop was also surprisingly good and reasonably priced. You can spend as long or as short a time there and still get a lot out of it. They also have a functioning workshop where they make neon signs. Ironically, the signage to find the entrance isn’t great! Again, would definitely recommend checking this place out.

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