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The Cincinnati Art Museum will host an exhibit of photographer Gillian Wearing this season featuring Wearing’s photographs and videos.
Bringing History to Life Get out and enjoy the culture and experiences that Ohio’s renowned museums have to offer BY SAR A PRCHLIK
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inter is coming, but have no fear! Ohio offers several versatile and famous museums that are just a car ride away from the Dayton area. Instead of spending the winter months bored at home experience the past, present and future by visiting one of the many museums Ohio has to offer. Whether a day trip or afternoon outing, museums offer a marvelous experience for you, your friends and family!
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM ABOUT AN HOUR DRIVE FROM DAYTON Located in the beautiful Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features a diverse art collection of more than 67,000 pieces that span over 6,000 years. Offering something for all visitors to enjoy, the Cincinnati Art Museum is one of Cincinnati’s most treasured cultural assets and a perfect place to spend an hour or an afternoon! In addition to the versatile artwork the Cincinnati Art Museum already has to offer, which includes masterpieces from artists like Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh, the museum is also known for hosting national and traveling exhibitions. These exhibitions are carefully chosen by
The Cincinnati Art Museum is hosting an exhibit of illuminated folios from poetic and historic manuscripts.
the museum’s professional staff of curators who are experts in a variety of areas. “We work years in advance and try to bring in a balance of exciting traveling works and highlights from our own collection,” says Jill Dunne, director of marketing and communications. DAYTON MAGAZINE . December 2018/January 2019
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