Source: visitcincy.com · last verified 2026-11-13
Holiday Junction returns to the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, offering a full‑day celebration of holiday magic from November 13, 2026 through January 4, 2027. Visitors can explore more than 300 rail cars and 50 locomotives that glide through snowy scenes, enjoy the Northern Lights light display, and follow an interactive storybook tracing the iconic train tradition that began in 1946.
Family‑friendly activities include a Holiday Scavenger Hunt throughout the garden railway, photo‑ops with glowing trees, and a special appearance by Santa on Friday, November 27 in the Ruthven Gallery. The OMNIMAX film “Rocky Mountain Express” also runs, taking audiences on a scenic steam‑train journey through the Canadian Rockies.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with shortened hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Wednesday, Dec. 24 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.). Ticket prices vary; see the museum’s website for details. The event is free for children under 2 and welcomes all ages, making it an ideal outing for families, friends, and train enthusiasts.
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