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Contemporary Arts Center


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 62 attractions in Cincinnati
Traveller Description:
Reputed for its thought-provoking and innovative paintings, photography and other arts, this center, founded in 1939, is in a new six-story building...... more » Reputed for its thought-provoking and innovative paintings, photography and other arts, this center, founded in 1939, is in a new six-story building that is a work of art itself, with fascinating features both inside and out. « less
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Other
Address: 44 E Sixth St Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tel: 513-345-8400
Fax: 513-721-7418

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18 Sep 2009

I was in Cincinnati for a week on business and wanted to find things to do in the evening. The CAC is open late on Monday nights and is FREE after 5:pm. I enjoyed the exhibits very much as well as spending the evening in the downtown area. The CAC is located very close to Fountain Square and several restaurants.... more

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5 of 5 stars
brit living in new york
28 Aug 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Fabulous building. Really eclectic very-modern collection (if a little jumbled and over-filled). Do make the effort to get to the top floor to see the 'Un-Museum' and what a living art museum really should be like - hands on, fun, innovative, accessible. It's fabulous. Highly recommended. Don't be put off by the no photos/all bags in lockers rules at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
margate,florida
4 Aug 2006

Recently, I spent three interesting hours at this fine downtown museum. I enjoyed its external and internal architecture. I saw numerous fascinating creations. When I visited,I enjoyed the creations of Los Carpinteros, Ant Farm("Cadillac Ranch"), Eric Brass, and Luensman. This is not a traditional art museum-no Rembrandts, no Monets, and no Botticellis. Nevertheless, it was an enlightening experience. more

25 Feb 2005
3
people found this review helpful

This place was a waste of money! We had seen several magazine articles giving it good reviews, especially for the layout of the museum itself. But if you are not REALLY, REALLY into "contemporary Art" don't waste your money. We got off on the top floor and all there was was a broken bottle of beer. We figured they must... more

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4 of 5 stars
drsushi
1 Dec 2009

アメリカ旅行では、美術館に行く方が多いのではないかと思われますが、普段行かない美術館に行っても、広いばかりで疲れるのでは... more

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Contemporary Arts Center Address

44 E Sixth St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tel: 513-345-8400 Fax: 513-721-7418