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Duke Energy Children's Museum

1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203-1130
513-287-7020
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Ranked #14 of 68 attractions in Cincinnati
Type: Children’s Museums
Description: Hands-on discovery museum where children can explore and learn about themselves and the world around them.
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

My 5 year old could've stayed here for 5 hours. Easily. We've been to quite a few children's museums - this is one of the better ones.

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Union, Kentucky
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10 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

this museum is extensive and takes hours to see it all. The kid's area has many interactive spots,and a tree house to climb.There is a strong educational component, and there is an IMAX theatre. The location is beautiful, in a former train station from WWII, that is well maintained, and large. Overall, a fun day for the kids.

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See 16 more reviews by Susaneppley for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is one of the best Children's museums out there. My kids love it! There is even some things for parents to do as well.

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See 11 more reviews by AH_78 for Cincinnati
Corinth, Kentucky, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

My kids are 7 and 9 and loved every second of it. The area is well kept and busy for kids of all ages. Something for all ages. My kids went from one place to another. The way the area is set up it is very easy to watch two children in different play areas at the same time. As... More

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See 2 more reviews by JamieandAlonzo for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This museum is wonderful. A great place to let the kids roam and play, I love the treehouse area and the water play area is so much fun for the little ones to play. The best deal is to buy a family membership pass for the whole year because it includes parking and discounts off of ominmax tickets and in... More

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Lake Anna
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This was a last minute what to do today trip. Plenty of parking at a reasonable rate, six dollars per car. Four adults and five children plus an infant so the All Museum tickets seemed pricey but it was a good deal after all. The kids loved the climbing tree, perhaps because they could get away from the parents, it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

My kids absolutely love this museum. They do a great job separating the area for preschoolers from the area for bigger kids, and they do a good job making sure none of those preschoolers leave without an adult. As my kids have gotten older, they love the tree house and the other areas meant for older kids. Worth a membership... More

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Goshen, Ohio
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I found the childrens area very worn out and dated. However the kids seemed to have fun. For the price of admission you would think that could perform some updates and repairs

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See 5 more reviews by tj3js289 for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

A great place to go with the kids, especially during the holidays, with the train exhibits, although we love the bat caves and the glacier areas as well.

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Louisville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Good for smaller kids, maybe 6 and under. My kids had a great time! Can do it all in about 3 hours. Showing it's age though. Some of The Woods is closed off. Some pulley ropes are worn, or not functioning. For more to do check out the Natural History Museum. Especially the Glacier area and sand box. For the... More

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