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Holiday Junction at the Cincinnati Museum Center
Friday, November 13 at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati
About this event
Celebrate 80 years of winterland whimsy at Holiday Junction, where the Duke Energy Holiday Trains continue a beloved Cincinnati tradition dating back to 1946. More than 300 rail cars and 50 locomotives glide past snowy scenes, each filled with nostalgic detail. Be greeted by bursts of holiday magic, including the Northern Lights display - a perfect spot for family photos surrounded by glowing lights and snow-tipped trees. Then, follow an interactive storybook that traces the history of the iconic trains through vintage photos and cherished memories. Join the Holiday Scavenger Hunt and search for hidden treasures throughout the garden railway display. Explore the snowy hills, keep an eye out for festive surprises and see how many you can find. Santa also returns Friday, Nov. 27, welcoming visitors by his fireplace in the Ruthven Gallery. While there, catch the returning OMNIMAX film "Rocky Mountain Express," which takes audiences on a journey through the Canadian Rockies aboard a historic steam locomotive. It's the perfect addition to a day spent celebrating the magic of trains. Don’t miss this cherished Cincinnati holiday tradition - bring your family and friends to Holiday Junction and make new memories among the magic of the season.
What to expect
The main attraction is a large model railroad laid out across a garden display, with track-level views of the small scenes. A Northern Lights display near the entrance makes a backdrop for family photos, and an interactive storybook traces the trains' history through old photographs. A holiday scavenger hunt sends visitors searching the snowy hills for hidden objects.
Why go
The trains are the draw, but the extras give the visit more range. Santa waits by his fireplace in the Ruthven Gallery, and the OMNIMAX film Rocky Mountain Express follows a historic steam locomotive through the Canadian Rockies. The show works for small children and grandparents alike, and the Art Deco station it sits in is a National Historic Landmark.
Where
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal · 1301 Western Avenue · Downtown, Cincinnati OHDirections
