ADMISSION

Free - Members 
$15 - Adult  
$10 - Seniors (65+) 
$10 - Youth (13 - 18)
$10 - Military/First Responder

Three Children (12& Under) are free with each paid adult. Limit of three children per each paying adult.

2023 Bluestar Museums- active military personnel and up to five family members receive free admission if they present a valid military ID when purchasing tickets at the Museum’s admissions desk from Saturday, May 20, 2023 – Sunday, September 3, 2023.

*Please note these rates do not apply to field trips and private tours. 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Visitors are welcome to:

·Take casual photos for personal use only;

· Use cell phones and tablets;

· Post images from their visits on personal social media sites as long as they are not used for profit.

All cameras including models with detachable lenses, film cameras, as well as equipment such as tripods, selfie sticks, and ring lights, will not be allowed inside the Museum.

Cell phones and tablets are the only devices permitted for photography during normal hours of operation.

If Museum staff notices visitors with the prohibited equipment, the visitor will be asked to return the equipment to their vehicle for storage.

Visitors may not:

·Bring a designated photographer to shoot portrait-style photography*;

· Distract or block other guests from enjoying the collection;

· Touch any of the signs or objects in the collection;

· Sell or publish images taken at the ASM. Stock photography and retail items containing images of the Museum's collection are never permitted.

ASM staff have the authority to approach and verify the intent of photography and to enforce the photography policy. If any individual/group does not comply with the above conditions, the ASM reserves the right to deny permission to photograph and may request the individual/group leave the premises and forfeit their admission fee.

The ASM is happy to work with pre-arranged photography groups. Please refer to the sidebar for information on scheduling a private or commecial shoot.

*The ASM defines portrait photography as: all posed portraiture with a designated professional or amateur photographer, whether the photographer is paid or unpaid. Examples of portrait photography include: wedding, engagement, senior portrait, family portrait, headshots, model shoot, proposal, anniversary, etc. The ASM reserves the right to further define portrait photography on a case-by-case basis. 

GUIDED TOURS

Public Tours

Get an in-depth experience of the Museum with one of the tour guides every Saturday at 12:30pm & 2:30pm and once on Sunday at 2:30pm. The 45 minute walking tour will encompass 100 years of sign history, from the late 1800’s up through the 1970’s. Tour guides will tell the stories behind the signs as well as explain how signs were made and why different materials and processes were used. Bring your questions and come ready to learn!

Group Visits

We're happy to offer reservations for group visits, which may be arranged during normal hours of operation or after depeding on availability. The museum is open to the public WED-SAT 10am-4pm; SUN 12pm-4pm.  We do require a minimum group size of 15 or more paid visitors to qualify for a private group visit. Requesting additional programming, such as a staff-led tour, does require an additional fee. For more information and booking please e-mail jsandman@americansignmuseum.org or call 513-701-2191. 

Bring the Museum to you!

Looking for your next book club, friends night, or cocktail party activity? Book a Speaker Series session! A member of the Museum staff will join your group in-person or virtually to share the Museum's most popular signs and the stories behind them.

Highlights tour- a 30-minute presentation that provides an overview of the entire collection. $50 per in-person session, $20 per virtual session.

The Rise and Fall of Howard Johnsons- a 60-minute presentation that follows the ice cream and motel giant from its founding to its eventual decline. $100 per in-person session, $40 per virtual session.

Who is Speedee?- a 60-minute presentation all about McDonald's plucky mascot the company's early days. $100 per in-person session, $40 per virtual session.

The Evolution of the Big Boy- a 60-minute presentation that highlights how the Big Boy has grown over the years. $100 per in-person session, $40 per virtual session.

The Great Sign of Holiday Inn- a 60-minute presentation on one of the most iconic signs ever made and the company it represented. $100 per in-person session, $40 per virtual session.

For more information and to book your Speaker Series session, please contact Erin at eholland@americansignmuseum.org or 513-701-2185

FOOD & DRINK

For the safety of the collection, food and drinks are not permitted in the exhibition areas.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Museum is accessible for those with limited mobility. The entire collection resides on one floor that's easy to navigate. The Museum does not have wheelchairs or motorized carts available; however, guests can bring their own. There are chairs throughout the Museum as well.

Certified service animals are welcome; however, we ask that all non-certified animals remain at home.

Braille book tours and print tours in Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Chinese, French, and German are available in the tour stand near the Admissions desk.

Guests who may have difficulty with blinking or flashing lights will need to use discretion.  

DIRECTIONS

To access the Museum from north of Cincinnati, take I-75 South to exit 3, Hopple Street.  Turn right at the exit.  Then turn right onto Colerain Avenue. Then take a left on Monmouth Avenue.  The Museum’s parking lot is at the first entrance on the right, through the black gate.

To access the Museum from south of Cincinnati, take I-75 North to exit 3, Hopple Street. Turn left at the exit. Then turn right onto Colerain Avenue. Then take a left on Monmouth Avenue.  The Museum’s parking lot is at the first entrance on the right, through the black gate.

To access the Museum from downtown Cincinnati, take Central Parkway north.  Turn left at Monmouth Avenue. Continue on Monmouth, through Colerain Avenue.  The Museum’s parking lot is at the first entrance on the right, through the black gate.

Please be sure to double check that the address you are using is for 1330 Monmouth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225. Some GPS may try to take you to the Monmouth Ave in Kentucky.

PARKING

The Museum has a free parking lot. There is also street parking available on Monmouth Avenue. Handicapped parking spaces are along the side of the building, closer to our side lobby entrance. Buses and motor coaches must park on Monmouth Avenue, without blocking the entrance to NeonWorks of Cincinnati.