Museums
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More events outside the Pittsburgh area
81 events farther afield.

Double Feature: SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES: UNCOVERING THE INVISIBLE and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE MILKY WAY
Immersive planetarium shows exploring black holes and the Milky Way.

Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Engaging planetarium show designed for teens exploring space and astronomy.

"America: A Wisconsin Perspective" Cedarburg Art Museum's Juried Exhibition
Juried art exhibition at Cedarburg Art Museum.

Speed Chat Spot
Chat with a docent about artworks at Speed Art Museum.

HOOK screening! A special family-friendly screening of Hook with screenwriter James V. Hart!
Family-friendly screening of Hook with screenwriter James V. Hart at Columbus Museum of Art.

Beyond the Trenches: Atrocity on the Atlantic
WWI history exhibit at the National WWI Museum & Memorial exploring Atlantic warfare.

There's No Place Like Spark!Lab: A Wizard of Oz Adventure
Wizard of Oz–themed hands-on STEM adventure at Holland Museum's Spark!Lab.

2026 Summer Member Show
Summer art exhibition at Oliver Art Center in Frankfort.

Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey
Seasonal botanical garden journey at Franklin Park Conservatory.

Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour
Explore women Abstract Expressionists on a guided tour at Speed.

Building Civic Engagement and Community In The Hour Of Chaos
Civic engagement panel at National Museum of African American Music.

"Street Nihonga" Open House
Open house at Spencer Museum of Art featuring contemporary art exhibition.

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Explore nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, free.

Free Family Day: Kid Dance Party
Free family day with kids' dance party at Akron Art Museum.

The Berlin Wall. A World Divided
History exhibition exploring the Berlin Wall at Union Station's Bank of America Gallery.

Pink Llama Art Show
Art show at Pink Llama Gallery in Cedarburg.

"Deeply Rooted: Small Family Farms" Exhibit at the Cedarburg Art Museum
Family farm exhibit at Cedarburg Art Museum.

"This is Cedarburg: Landscapes & Plein Air Paintings" Exhibit at the Cedarburg Art Museum
Landscape paintings exhibit at Cedarburg Art Museum.

Plein Air Continues Exhibit
Plein air paintings exhibit in Cedarburg.

CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens
Stunning glass sculpture exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Color, Fly, Butterfly
Interactive butterfly activity at Franklin Park Conservatory.

Greater Columbus: The 2026 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhi
Visual arts awards exhibition at Columbus Museum of Art.

Paul Busse Garden Railway
Model garden railway display at Franklin Park Conservatory.

Blooms & Butterflies
Butterfly and flower exhibition at Franklin Park Conservatory.

"First Nations: Ozaukee County, Wisconsin & The Americas" Exhibit at the Cedarburg History Museum
Native American history exhibit at Cedarburg History Museum.

Jurassic Journey
Dino-themed hands-on exhibit at Science City—perfect for young explorers.

"Slow Light" WMQFA Exhibit
Quilts & fiber arts exhibit at Wisconsin Museum.

Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Cedarburg Art Museum: Dan Grunst
Outdoor sculpture exhibit at Cedarburg Art Museum.

Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World at Toledo Museum of Art
Explore ancient magic & curses at Toledo Museum of Art.

"Stars, Stripes & Stories: The History of the American Flag" Exhibit at the Cedarburg History Museum
American flag history exhibit at Cedarburg History Museum.

OMNIMAX® – Wild Rescue
Giant-screen adventure about animal rescue in the OMNIMAX theater.

Science Stage Show
Live science demonstrations and hands-on learning at Museum of Natural History.

Public Rotunda Tours
Guided tours of Cincinnati's historic Rotunda building.

OMNIMAX® – T.Rex
Immersive T.Rex experience on the giant OMNIMAX screen.

KidSPACE Activities
Hands-on play and learning in KidSPACE at The Children's Museum.

Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes
Living history of the Great Lakes at the National Museum.

America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail
Scenic rail tour of national parks and landmarks at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.

Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Learn about Great Lakes history through a unique golf-themed exhibit.

Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Messy play for babies and toddlers at Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork
Nighttime tour of Octagon Earthwork under the full moon.

International Language Art Exhibit
International language art exhibit at Cleveland Public Library Main branch.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Touch and explore real musical instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Cultural Pass
Explore Kentucky history at the Frazier Museum with special cultural access passes.

Destination Monarch Butterfly Show
Explore live monarch butterflies at Cincinnati's Krohn Conservatory.

Twilight Tales at the Museum
Evening stories at the Cultural Arts Center—mix of tales and art.

TV Guides and Landlines
Nostalgia exhibition on vintage TV guides and telephones at Cleveland Public Library.

Best the Heat $6 Tickets to Science City
Beat the heat with $6 tickets to hands-on exhibits at Science City.

Miniature Paintings & Sculpture Art Show
Free art show featuring miniature paintings & sculptures at Miami County Historical Museum.

Young At Art
Creative art activities and projects at The Children's Museum KidSPACE.
