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Museum of Natural History and Science

Museum of Natural History and Science

One of the three museums housed in the Union Terminal building and the oldest predecessor of the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Museum of Natural History and Science lets visitors explore the world of science, history, and nature through its interactive exhibits and activities. The museum features a Dinosaur Hall will unique fossils and specimens that could not be found elsewhere. It also has a replica of a limestone cave that lets guests experience spelunking adventure. Another highlight of the museum is the Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery, presented by the Harold C. Schott Foundation, which celebrates the giant leap on space exploration of the Apollo 11 mission and Ohio native Neil Armstrong.

Interesting Facts About the Museum of Natural History and Science
  • The natural history museum also includes a replica of a limestone cave. It was designed to resemble Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world, located in Kentucky. 
  • The Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery displays numerous artifacts from the Apollo 11 mission and objects used by Armstrong during his historic space exploration.
  • The Dinosaur Hall features skeletons and fossils, including skeletons in the Galeamopus, Daspletosaurus, and Torvosaurus genera.