The Cincinnati Art Museum dates back to 1886 when it was one of the first purpose-built museums of art built west of the Allegheny Mountains to celebrate Cincinnati’s distinction as one of the most important art centers in the Midwest. Today, after several expansions and renovations, the large neoclassical museum attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. We added 4 to their numbers!
The exhibits touch on every type of art. Painting, sculpture, photography, furniture and on-line exhibits provide the visitors with ancient to contemporary art experiences.
Here a just a few of the delights we saw on our visit.