American Sign Museum

Very cool place. You can't miss it driving up- signs all along the side of the building. You can park by them, on the street, but there is a mid-size lot by the main entrance. A few spaces in it on a Sunday near the holidays. Hours are 10-4 Weds-Sun.Inside, friendly staff, a small gift shop, and signs. Everywhere. Many neon, but also metal, porcelain coated, gold leaf, and more. Small placards for each with a bit of history, but mainly you just walk around mouth agape. They are cool, and nostalgic, and sometimes huge.A little expensive, sure, but where else are you going to see big neon signs lit up? They used to be everywhere. Kids are free. Senior discounts. It's worth a detour. Maybe not a special trip- it's not huge- but as part of a family get-together in our case, or a Cinci trip for the aquarium or Childrens' museum etc., a fun hour.

Much more interesting than you might think!The American Sign Museum is a passion project. The contents are well displayed with informative descriptions.There are also areas with contemporary signs created using historic techniques.We spent more time in the video room than expected because it was so interesting.There are event rooms, making the museum an interesting choice for a corporate event.

Very interesting! Wide array of signs, types of signs, the history of the technology. Signs from all over the country (maybe the world too but I didn't pay that close of attention). Very friendly staffClean facility. Cooler stop than you might think!

This museum exceeded my expectations. Make sure you attend the free 45 minute guided tour and the neon making demonstration.

This is one of the coolest museums I've visited. It's laid out well and there is something interesting everywhere you look. Most of the museum is laid out like a city street so you feel right in the action. I also enjoyed the timeline to show the evolution of signage throughout history. It took us only about 30 minutes to walk through on our own but they also offer guided tours at specific times. Parking was free and it was easy to get to from Downtown Cincy.

This is such a cool museum! I have been wanting to make it in whenever I visit Cincinnati, and I am happy I finally did! I brought my boyfriend to my hometown and the American Sign Museum was one of the stops that I had planned. My brother also joined us. All three of us really enjoyed our time here and learned something new!There's so much to look at and learn about. I had no idea so much when into signs, coloring, and lettering. The history was interesting, too. There was a 20 minute informational video that played that was in-depth about each part of the museum, which was a nice overview. The "Main Street USA" area was so cool and made for some really unique and memorable pictures. Overall, it was a great visit! All the employees we spoke to were really friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely want to come back once the expansion is complete.

A unique museum you must visit in Cincinnati. It's not a huge museum, but it has so much culture and history to see inside. The cost $15 for adults and $10 for students- it's reasonable. This place has its own free parking lot and a short drive from downtown. One of the large exhibits I liked was McDonald's neon sign from 1960's Alabama.

My wife and I visited this museum and absolutely love it. Signs are a strong visual connector to the history of America. We lived looking at this history and remembering when and where we saw these signs, and even more to see the level of artistry, science and craftsmanship that went into producing them. The interior layout and design is fantastic and very professional. All the signs are operational and many have been restored, so it's like seeing it for the first time versus a boneyard. In the last area there is a small food and seating area as well, which looked to be fully used by families. They also had free water and nice bathrooms. It is located in an older industrial area of town, which fits its ethos. There is quite a bit of parking available as well.I highly recommended the American Sign Museum and hope they continue to grow and expand.

A cute little sign museum while we were there. Small with a little gift shop but we like the scavenger hunt. Got a cute little magnet for our magnet wall and took some cute pictures. Not a really big place but no one has signs anymore so this was a nice visit to reminiscent the sign histories and to see how they make the signs. We enjoyed it just for the pictures for memories alone. But it is a one and done thing. However we're glad we paid a visit.

This place is so very cool. Wow! Historic signs and more modern signs too. They even have a scavenger hunt sheet and braille guidebooks and guidebooks in different languages for all guests This is a great spot for a family outing or just a fun for yourself day. Great job, Cincinnati!