Space 301 Contemporary Arts Center

Space 301 Contemporary Arts Center

4.7 444 Reviews
Urbsee LLC
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I parked in a parking deck 1 block away and paid $12 for just over 2 hours, which turned out to be great since the museum was free, and there are tons of other cool stuff around it...including the "Cincinnati Art Galleries" which was also free AND had food! The interactive experiences in this place though were wonderful! Very cool modern contemporary building design...even the gallery below which didn't have art in it at the time was simply a wonderfully designed space to be in!

Ray Harrison
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This place always has something good. 5 floors of exhibits, great friendly staff, multiple exhibits on display and well installed presentations. Plus some weeknights there is no charge. Even when there is a charge, you really get more than you paid for. I have never visited the CAC where I was disappointed in the least.

Kris E
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If you ve never been to the CAC I recommend starting on the 6th floor and working your way down. Everything from the temporary exhibits, pieces in the UnMuseum, and programming is well thought out and current. They have a WONDERFUL team of people making the CAC a strong resource and partner with the surrounding Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky communities. Do be sure to check their website for a current exhibit calendar. Since their aren t a collecting museum when a show closes that floor is also closed to the public.

Kurt Donath
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The architecture is what launched Zaha Hadid and is worth the visit, however the exhibits have something to be desired. The works, while interesting exploration don t deserve to be in a museum like this. Ironically at the top floor is a sign that seems to sum things up. Hadid gets five stars, the exhibits get one.

Max Xavier
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This is a wonderful museum that is always changing. There are multiple floors. The stairs are convenient and an elevator is available. There are some great kinetic art installations spread through out. Some of the installations use light and sound as well. There is a sufficient kids area upstairs to keep them busy and allow them to create as well. I look forward to returning soon to see some of the new stuff coming..

Garrett Shane Bryant
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I've seen the two most incredible installations here that I've seen in my whole life, and that's saying a lot. If you're curious, they were the recent SWOON install and the Beautiful Losers show from many years back. And it's free now too, by the way. So just go and see whatever they have going on, it's always something great!

Lisa Shuppert
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Had enjoyable time with family, staff very personable. For all ages and free admission. Plan at least hour, more to spend time reading about each artist's work. We ate at Nada Mexican restaurant across the street afterwards to top off our visit, highly rated and incredibly good food and good view upstairs dining of contemporary arts center and surrounding city buildings.

Tom Bryan
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Worst wedding ever! Rude, unfriendly, unprofessional staff led by Marty! Awkward, poor timing all night. No bathrooms on main floor; all guests had to use stairs or elevators to use restrooms. Guests locked out of building over and over. Would not recommend Contemporary Arts Center as a wedding reception venue to my friends.

Ann T
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Location: Downtown Cincinnati! Very walkable if you're staying in the downtown core, and probably a 20-minute walk from OTR. The place: My main purpose in coming here was to see Swoon's exhibit, The Canyon. That said, they had other exhibits to see, including those that featured local talent. The space is vast, spacious, and the works are spread out nicely so that if there are groups, I don't think you would feel like a sardine. Service: Great - the ladies working at reception are friendly and happy to offer up info and tips. Price point: Free! But they happily accept donations so don't be shy - help support the arts.

dawn tindall
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Because they don't own a collection, every visit is new. So, if you go once and don't love the art, go again in 3 months! I've visited many times, and even if floors are closed for a changing installation, it takes me 2+ hours to see the current art. Besides, it's free!

vi
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I could not fully enjoy the art because my friend and I were followed by security the entire time, cutting our 2 hour trip in half. We left early because we didn't feel like we were wanted there. The art we were able to see was nice. Note: I visited during the first week of March.