Creating lifelong impact

In 2017, Cincinnati Museum Center launched a historic campaign to reimagine its museum experience by creating bold, vibrant and engaging exhibits and to further build financial sustainability through endowment and operating support. The Champion More Curiosity campaign was an opportunity to shape the future of CMC while creating lifelong impact throughout our region for generations to come. We’re proud to say, we accomplished just that during our 7-year comprehensive campaign that ended in 2024! Together, with the philanthropic support of many, CMC developed and transformed 20 permanent exhibits within historic Union Terminal and provided world-class learning experiences for millions of people each year.

Your philanthropy directly impacted:

Completion of 20 new and reimagined permanent exhibits that over 1 million guests enjoy each year.

Engagement with 500,000 students and teachers through in-person field trips, virtual field trips, Programs-on-Wheels, Youth Programs, STEM Girls and summer camps.

Long-term sustainability of Cincinnati Museum Center by significantly increasing our endowment, which supports 7% of annual operating expenses.

The impact of our new exhibits and partnerships is powerful. We hope you will continue to invest in Cincinnati Museum Center’s mission of inspiring people of all ages to learn more about the world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging, and meaningful experiences.