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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513 333 7500
Ranked #20 of 66 attractions in Cincinnati
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Owner description: Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as the nation's newest monument to freedom. It brings to life the...... more » Owner description: Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center stands as the nation's newest monument to freedom. It brings to life the importance - and relevance - of struggles for freedom around the world and throughout history, including today. « less
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Bucharest, Romania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

To be honest, I went here expecting a railroad exhibit (having to do with real trains). Since the "underground railroad" was something unknown to me, imagine having to see what it's really about! As others said, it's a very moving experience about something you only read in the books. Lots of work and care have been used to make you... More

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Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I only was at this museum once, but I need to go again and again. The first floor, where you start, has a film to watch, a few exhibits, and the famously interesting "slave pen." After the first floor, I was not satisfied, and I was about to write it all off as cheesy. However, the farther you go, the... More

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Cleveland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My friend and I visited the Underground Railroad Museum and we found it very moving and powerful. The audio tour is free and can add some insite into exhibits altho they are pretty self-explanatory on their own. The first thing you see on floor 2 is the slave pen. We happened to be inside when a school group came thru... More

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Northborough, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The Museum is new and spacious. But we found that only 1/3 of the exhibits really had enough "meat" to interest someone with a basic knowledge of the history of the period. In this way, it was similar to the Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, which is new and presents an intriguing architecture but has a good... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This was a wonderful experience. I would suggest it to everyone. I really makes you think! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A visitor to the Centre cannot be but moved by the hardships and tribulations suffered by the victims of slavery and by those who tried to help them. The Centre also highlights contemporary forms of slavery - human trafficking, child labour, etc. One of the USA's more important Museum's - don't miss seeing it. More

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Newark, Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I did not pay to get it, so it may not be worth it. Very nice view of Kentucky. Great modern day slavery exibit. Good food. Very cool place to have a party. More

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Mars Hill, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great learning center about history of slavery. Very moving. Enjoyed the Civil War and Naive American part of the center. Highly recommended for history buffs. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I would not have gone of I didn't get in free with a group (for that reason I also don't know admission cost) Now first let me say that I'm not a big history fan in fact I would much rather be at air and space deluth any day some historical is intresting but most is my moms love not... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Great exhibits detailing the American Slave trade and it's impact on the lives of African American slaves and their offspring and their fight for freedom and equality. The location is excellent - right along the riverbank - and the exhibits are pretty haunting. It is extremely expansive so plan to spend an entire day there if you really want to... More

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