I had just the best time here. The signs are fantastic, both the breadth of styles and the types of sign on display. And what I loved most was the history behind it. The museum doesn’t just display the signs, it talks about the trends in signs at the time, as well as the specific circumstances of the sign in question. I also liked getting to see the sign restoration work in progress. Very worthwhile if you’re at all a fan of Americana.

My husband and I loved it! It was so cool seeing some of the old signs we grew up with, and as a graphic designer, it had a special place in my heart revisiting the history of the progress of signs. For my 15yo, however, they breezed through, not reading placards, finishing early and then being bored. Thats how teens can be sometimes, though, so I didnt let it dampen my excitement about the experience. Also, there is a really cute little gift shop.

This is a must stop. Great facility where they even created an old time Main Street facade. A lot of history snd tons of great unique signs from all eras and all over the country. Even the gift shop was reasonable in price. Added bonus is they took extra precautions to help protect against Covid

Very impressive and unique! Its very organized and informative about the history of sign making. Loved all of the big neon signs and some of the older signs! Definitely worth a visit.

I found this place on my visit to Ohio i had a wonderful time very nice place a lot of American history very clean great staff family friendly very well recommend you would love it

Much better than I expected. A real curated museum with contextual notes next to exhibits. Features an early 20th century main street with actual store fronts. Also inside is a working neon sign fabrication and restoration shop.

Great stroll down nostalgia lane, especially if youre 40+. Make sure you bring earbuds to listen to the tour through your phone. Youll spend an hour+ there. It was fun.

This museum was located in the hesrt of an industrial area yet easy to find. Tickets were $15 per person. The museum showed the history of signage with the neon era the highlight. Best part of museum was a recreation of a main street america with all the neon signage. It takes about 60 to 90 minutes to tour museum.

I was expecting a bit more when it came to the amount of signs… but its been done really well! All you have to do is go to the website and then plug in your headphones to your phone. It gives a really well done self guided tour! Lots of good explanations and picture taking! Well done ASM, well done.

Cool museum to see in Cincinnati ! Very small but offers a lot in a little space! Great for instagramming

One of the coolest museums Ive ever been to. Its so visually pleasing and a super fun place to go with friends.

Very nice! Lots of information on the making of the signs, only suggestion would be to have more info on the stores that they belonged to! Great place to visit, wonderful picture opportunities

A slice of Americana. This museum walks you through the signs and sign makers tools of yesterday. The collection is very impressive. There are no guided tours right now because of Covid. You can download a self guided tour to your smartphone or print out a tour guide at home from the website. Over all its a great place to spend a few hours and see a bygone era.

Quirky attraction that will bring back nostalgia for many and educate younger generations. Very clean. Practicing social distancing. Cute little gift shop. An exceptional deal on groupon - close to buy 1 get free adult admission. Its not a large place but worth the stop. Friendly staff. You can do an audio tour and there are laminated handouts that give additional info

Very interesting museum! Make sure you read all of the placards because there are many tiny details about the signs that you may miss. The pictures of this place dont do it justice and if you are lucky enough to go on a day when they are making or restoring signs you will be able to watch through the windows into their workshop. We went to The Turf Club for lunch afterwards and found it was the perfect place to eat since they have a ridiculous amount of neon signs.

Cool collection. Listen to the tour. The videos are similar in content but it makes more sense to listen as you go. Fun place.

Such an awesome museum. Everyone was very nice and super accommodating

Awesome Americana history. Some interesting nuggets of historical information too. Nicely laid out.

Must visit for sign lovers. Pictures are cool, but you dont get the full experience unless you visit to see how big and intricate the signs are in person. Cool history and excellent information. Staff was very friendly.

So much fun! Worth the drive and money Plus there’s a groupon

It was so much fun!! I went there for a wedding reception and it was beautiful! There are so many signs, neons, and figures to look at! I personally loved the Habigs (my first serving job) and Wagon Wheel neons!!

Excellent collection of signs from various times in American history. Really neat spot. Highly recommend if you are looking for something special to do!

I really didnt know what to expect when I decided to stop by the American Sign Museum but I couldnt have asked for a better experience! They have an amazing collection of signs with something to interest everyone in your group. I really appreciated the attention to detail in their store front displays and how knowledgeable and friendly the staff is. I will definitely be going back!

They even have a workshop where you can build your own neon structure! There were a bunch of different signs, and explained the techniques behind making them! From the gold leafing, to the sandy texture of older signs. They have a renovation shop where you can see where they would repair signs they get in. A great stop for a road trip, or for anyone who’s interested in signs.

Fascination place to check out. Unless youre really into studying advertising, fonts, sign-making, etc., the casual visitor can enjoy it in about 30 minutes. Parking is easy and Google Maps will get you there just fine. Enjoy!

The coolest place I didnt even know was here! Going stir crazy on maternity leave, we went here with our then 2 week old and it was such a beautiful and unique experience! The people that work here are so kind as well. Its definitely a place to stop in and see, there is a lot of passion that goes into the restoration and collection here!

One of the best museums in the city! Bring a friend and a camera (but be respectful when if you shoot) and come see their absolutely breathtaking displays. The sign museum is one of Cincinnati’s greatest Hidden Treasures. Everyone from their staff is very knowledgable and friendly. You definitely won’t regret visiting. It’s a 10/10 experience!

What a fun way to spend a bit of our afternoon in Cincinnati! It’s actually larger than we expected. Very well laid out and even has an audio tour. Good for couples, solo travelers or families - probably not w toddlers though.

Really attractive displays with historical facts that satisfy signage curiosities. Great for kids families and train layout modellers to get ideas.

A lot of really cool signs and history

This place was a pleasant surprise. While it isnt a big place, it was obviously put together with a lot of thought and care. It cost $30 for me, my wife, and my daughter (daughter got in free). The entire museum took us about 20-30 minutes to get through, but if you read every information board it would probably take an hour.

We were not sure about going to this museum at first and not sure what to expect for the $15. Trust me, this place is well worth the small fee. We went with our three year old and tried to do the guided tour. Our son was much to small for the guided tour but we simply were able to take a different path from the group and enjoy ourselves. Beautiful signs and a great experience. We would love to come back again as they are always adding more to the collection.

This place is a must visit for americana history. They will have an expansion soon but love it now. This is history that has been restored. They current restore, and work out of the museum so that was cool to see. They had beers available for purchase with lots of seating to just take in everything. This space is available for wedding and events. So cool.

Just incredible, so impressive!!! You will never take signage for granted again. The museum focuses on the past 100+ years evolution of wooden signage to Las Vegas neon lights and LEDs. Visit takes approximately 2 hours; no snack bar available.

This place is amazing! It is absolutely beautiful, the staff is very knowledgeable, and you can spend hours here. The staff is very helpful and even had precautions set in place for Covid. We took so many gorgeous photos that we cannot wait to share and show others. A hidden gem in Cincinnati, but one that is worth checking out!

It’s just such a fun place to visit. Neon signs are good for the soul.

Way beyond what we expected! First class. Great displays and FUN

Excellent environment. Temperature checks at the door. Clean, with social distancing being adhered to. Great, quick family stop. My kids loved it, all ages.

Had a fantastic time exploring the museum. Fun for all ages whether you do a in-person tour, audiotour, or just read the placards. Admission price isnt bad, but its not a full-day activity. Exploring only takes an hour or two at the most.

An amazing museum in Cincinnati Ohio! Came from out of town, and worth the trip. The signs were brilliant! Very informative placards told about the history of sign making and the different styles of signs. The main room is so neat! A little on the small side. We only spent about 45 mins there, but overall such a cool experience. They have done a great job maintaining these pieces of art!

Absolutely loved this hidden gem! Signs from yesteryear brought back childhood memories. You can take photos and videos inside and out of this unique sign museum as well as having neon signs repaired.

Highly recommend. You see a lot of cool things and you learn a lot more about the history of old fast food places, and other things.

Sons and daughter-in-law took my wife and I there for fathers day. We had a great time. I was fascinated by the guided tour. It took a little longer than an hour to take in the museum. There was parking at the side of the building, so it was safe. I would go again sometime.

Perfect place to spend some time if you’re tourist. You can take some really good photos or learn about signs history if you’re interested in this or just enjoy neon lights. I think everybody can find something to enjoy there.

Really cool signs. You can see someone repairing them. Its a little pricey, but pretty awesome

A fun visit to look at Americana sign art. The history of signs in America with lots of neon. A neon workshop also. Staff are helpful and gives free scheduled tours.

Fantastic place and totally worth seeing. This was one of those unexpected drive-by, double-take and do a u-turn kind of things. The museum is much larger than it appears to be from the outside and is crammed to overflowing with neon and signage. It reminds me simultaneously of Disney World and Las Vegas.While the main focus of the museum seems to be neon, it includes many other other great examples of American signage. As a graphic designer, this place is a must see and worth every penny.The facility is in impeccable shape and the bathrooms were spotless and new. The staff was also very friendly and knowledgeable so the guided tour was definitely worth it. I highly recommend this museum.

Great place indoors for an hour or so during the pandemic. Nostalgic look break to Americana past

Would highly recommend, very clean and well run.

This place is so cool and is full of amazing signs. The information was really good as well.

Small yet awesome museum. Loved seeing the signs! Amazing people who work here who are more than happy to answer questions.Some say parking was sketchy but I found the parking lot was alright. Just lock your car and you should be good!

This place is AWESOME! Not only is it visually stunning, but learning about the history of signs, their materials and typography was fascinating. I love that they have it organized by era, so with each piece and room you’re walking into a new one. Highly recommend this hidden gem off the beaten path in Cincinnati. Well worth the trip.

This place was absolutely incredible. So much to look at & so much history.

Not for everyone...but if you like this kind of stuff...its excellent.

Management was completely rude, and aggressive, with zero customer service training, theyll follow you around and accuse you of being in a place for two hours after scanning your ticket to enter only fifteen minutes before and then try to kick you out. The rest of the staff was excellent, kind and helpful so I dont blame them or fault them. Dont waste your money though $15 is way too much for admission, to be treated like garbage when you walk only 150 feet inside the space doing nothing but trying to take pictures and respect the art.

The signs were awesome. Takes you back in time. The staff was welcoming. However there were too many people in this times of social distancing. Thats why it got a 4. Otherwise its is 6.

A wonderfully quirky and awesome sign museum where you would least expect it - in a former factory in of all places, Camp Washington. A graveyard of signs dots the parking lot and gives a glimpse of what to expect inside. There is even a small but terrific gift shop. Cost is $15 which may or may not keep you from visiting but I hope not. Looking for something different to do? This is it. A must stop for graphic designers and Americana lovers. Tip: while you can certainly do a self-paced tour take the guided tour. No extra $ and the guide (Kevin?) is both informed and entertaining. Tip#2: watch out for the metal badges they give you for entry. They are sharp and you can gouge yourself - just ask me.

Wasn’t really sure what to expect but this place was AWESOME!! So much going on it’s hard for your eyes not to wander. Great place to take some really cool pictures. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in town.

It was really neat and we had a good time. It was not big at all but the signs were placed in an organized fashion that allowed you to take your time and kind of get lost in the nostalgia. A lot of the signs are from the 70s or older so it was cool to see how far things have advanced and the changes certain companies had mad to their logo over time.

This place is WONDER-FULL! It is interesting and surprisingly fun. The employees are helpful and very friendly. A hidden jem for sure!... Its an event venue as well.

Super fun time! You can definently zoom through the whole building-- so take your time! Theres a lot of fun hidden gems here!

It was really fun place to wander and learn the evolution of signs and why neon went out of style. If you take a guided tour through the museum at the end you get to go into the neon workshop attached to the museum and watch them bend and create pieces of neon signs. They also have a class/workshop you can pay for to learn and create your own neon sign. If youre wandering around Cinncinnati Id definitely stop in!

Wonderful staff, amazing displays! An amazing collection of rare art! A must see!

A unique easy informative place to visit. The size of the museum is perfect. Not overwhelmed by size, displays,or information. We took the guided tour at no additional cost. Made some purchases at a reasonably priced gift shop.Also saw attached Neon sign works shop.Would recommend both.

It was our second time to visit in here. It makes us to back, 1950th 60th 70th. Its a historic, classic sign museum!

What a great museum! We had a very fun time. The staff was very nice. Definitely worth a visit.

The venue is adorable. The signs are so fun and hearing the buzz from all of the neon is so neat. I would say you would spend a couple hours here at most. Its one of those off the beaten path things that is worth the trek. I am excited to go back with some friends in a couple weeks.

Hidden gem in Cincinnati! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and this is a meuseum like no other! Please be patient with staff as they are taking temperatures and enforcing social distancing and mask laws-- which I really appreciate!

Wonderful museum celebrating signs and advertising. I think this is a best kept secret museum in Cincinnati, and really is a must see when in town. The museum does a great job telling the history of advertising and signage in the US.

There are positive and needs important reviews for the museum.Positive are1. Some local collections available2. Few good old signs mostly of retail industry3. Audio descriptions availableNeeds improvement are1. Categorize the collection in sections2. Detail stories and importance of the sign3. More details and connections of art and sign with history4. Why this signs were made the way they are5. Need more signs from different era and placeThese details will help local school students and enthusiasts to come and visit more oftenAn average person like me, who do not know much about signs can spend around 30min to an hour, given they really see everything.The cost of ticket is high per person considering if you are not too much into signs (understandable, since I dont think they have figured out a way to bring more footfall and repeat business maybe less, moreover maintainance may be high)

A very large, varied collection of signs! The tour guide, the two gentleman manufacturing, and repairing neon tubes, as well as the receptionists were very polite, friendly, and knowledgeable!

Pretty cool place. Signs from all over. Lots of Olds signs from Cincinnati’s past.Great place for a fun afternoon!Nice gift shop too!

Nice place to pass the time away. Id like to see options to better engage during the tour.

What a fun place. And the staff give excellent suggestions on places to eat.

This was an awesome place, I guess one of its kind. I was a little skeptical about the time investment here over my last visit to Cincinnati. But I really liked it and would suggest as a must visit place in Ohio. The signs that they have collected here and presented is just cool. The ambience is nice and takes you back a few lot of yours when technology was not great yet, creativity met reality though artistic hands. Its a pleasure to see the entire space. Do check it out

Such an amazing place and great for the kids.The museum has lots of iconic signs and it starts right as you turn the corner to pull into the parking lot as you stare down the iconic Holiday Inn sign with working animated lights. The front door is flanked by more neon including a giant hammer and a huge genie-type character bidding welcome whos legs you have to go through to enter.I wasnt really sure what to expect but the inside of the building looks all new with a spacious lobby, nice waiting area by the rest rooms, and a small gift shop with t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other bits of Americana like Moon Pies and giant Tootsie Pops.Admission is reasonable and the tour starts just off the lobby to the right. There is a link to their web site for a self-guided tour which was super-helpful. While there is audio, I found the written description of each area to be better suited to the enjoyment of the family.The tour stars at the letter room which displays many sales samples over the years and talks about the founding of the museum. The tour then proceeds to the left where you can see samples of very early signs (19th century) way before the electric era. Progressing on there are samples of show cards, chipped glass signs, and gold leaf lettering, many in pristine condition.Its the electric era where the collection really starts to take off. Incandescent illumination first, obviously, but neon soon follows. The neon hall is like Vegas meets middle America. So many iconic brands.A highlight is when the signs started to animate. A giant rotating star dominates a room with eclectic samples of animated signs, vacu-formed plastic, and other unique signs.The main street section puts all the signage in context with the Howard Johnsons and classic McDonalds signs dominating the space. Behind main street is the restoration garage and the Cincinnati heritage room/barn-sign room with a real life Mail Pouch barn wall.The Cincinnati neon works is located at the back of the building where you might see the staff building neon for their customers. Apparently they offer a class and I totally want to take it. You learn to create neon and get to take home your creation!It takes about an hour to go through and enjoy the museum. If you stop to read all the information and really admire the signs, it will take considerably longer. Regardless, I think it is impossible to go through the museum and not gain an appreciation for something we take for granted.I will add that the museum specializes in commercial signage. There is nothing about public signage like street signs, cross-walk signals, or the such. That would have been a nice to be able to see the history of that as well. Maybe there is a different museum for those.

Very cool place, with friendly staff and a good guided tour you can pull up on your phone.

Its the best sign museum I have ever been to. A lot more fun then you would think. Spent about 2 hours in here. Was surprised st how much fun it was and all the cool stuff they had. They also recommend going to eat at Camp Washington down the street....do that too!

Absolutely loved it here!! Perfect place for a date or just want to go look around by yourself. There’s a guided tour that is actually not boring to my surprise the man who walked us around really knew how to talk. I loved walking around and seeing the workshop and even got to meet the owner, very nice man. Beautiful signs and displays of vintage material. Was worth the price and I would definitely go back once they expand a bit I even got a sweater. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

Wonderful quirky little museum in an often overlooked neighborhood of Cincinnati. Gives you a great overview of the history of signage from hand painted lettering to the golden age of neon and beyond. Also hosts fun events like the pop up Lego bar!

This place is awesome! Came here for an event the other night. Visually stimulating is putting it mildly. So much awesome history - seriously come check this place out.

I visited the museum twice in one year. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I am a sign maker so i am passionate about the art and development! The gold leaf display is beautiful and inspiring! Thank you to Todd for keeping this alive! Many thanks and respect!!

Pretty cool place

Excellent museum. Its easy to see everything in an hour to 90 minutes. Lots of small and large signs from the 1950s and 60s back into the 1800s. You can step into the restoration area. Everyone on staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They also have a nice little gift shop.

Got there about 10 minutes after a tour had started. We decided to join up with the tour. Alex was entertaining and a great source of information you wouldnt learn just from reading the information plaques. However theres not enough time in the day to talk about all the signs on display so after the tour, we walked through a second time. This museum was put together by a man (with help from others) involved in the craft of sign making for generations and his love of the craft shows throughout the museum. If you wonder why people would flock to a sign museum, go see for yourself. You wont be disappointed.

Awesome museum to tour. The history behind all of the signs is very interesting to learn and the feeling of the museum takes you to a different point in time. The entire museum tour can be completed in about one hour and there are guided tours offered. The museum is currently expanding and will be doubled in size in about a year and a half so we will definitely be going back. Definitely a must see in Cincinnati.

A glimpse of history that is still available. Whether you are pushing a stroller, or a wheelchair...the facility accommodates all walking skills. As well as having plenty of chairs to sit & relax.The facility has about 4 covers to wander and see / chat about. This is a great place to spend an hour IF:1) You want to reminisce with an older family member. This walking tour will delight an older person to go back-in-time!2) You are a younger person with a fancy for pop culture. Or...curious on the how-to signage worked ...the inner workings.3) The small gift shop has appropriate doo-dads from your experience.This is a light walk & good experience if youve just enjoyed lunch and want th o leisurely walk it off.

Had a great time at the museum, lots of rich history to learn about with a large collection. Alex was a fantastic tour guide and did a great job explaining the history of signs in the US. Would highly recommend if you have an hour or two free in Cincinnati.

Really awesome place to visit and look at vintage signs! The admittance fee isn’t very high and you get plenty of bang for your buck. With numerous signs to see and places to view, you can even walk through the workshop where they refab the signs. A gift shop includes reasonably priced souvenirs and a variety of books.

Very nice museum. Very pretty. Lots of cool signs.

Amazing experience, the person in the front desk extremely nice and helpful, free guided tour is a must for you to understand what you see. 10 dollars with student id. Smaller than I expected but worth it if you like history

Very cool. Lots of signs and related memorabilia. If you can tag along with one of the free tours it was worth it. (We jumped in one part way through). They tell a lot of really interesting stories and keep it moving along. The staff was really friendly and helpful and even gave us to military discount as a veteran.

Cool place to check out! Its like walking through time with all the signs.

The sign museum is one of the most underrated attractions in Cincinnati. I highly recommend as a casual fan or as a history buff. If able, do the tour to fully appreciate everything youll see. Alex was AWESOME as a tour guide

Beautiful venue! Great place for parties. Perfect for meandering and having great conversations!

This place was cool to see and read about some old signs and how neon was used throught time. I however do not belive it is worth the 15 bucks per adult.

A fantastic passionate museum giving a history of signs, one of those pieces of life we dont think about much but are surrounded by. The galleries look small, but walking each way through them brings a different experience. Im already looking forward to returning.

Great visit! the signs were very impressive loved the tour and Alex was the best. Highly recommend the guided tour we had a fantastic time.

Cool signage for the history neon, plastics... A walk down memory lane

Awesome place to visit. Spent about an hour walking around and checking out the old signs. Neat stuff!