Name: American Sign Museum
Address: 1330 Monmouth St, Cincinnati, OH, 45225, US
Telephone: (513) 541-6366
Rating: 4.87

To maintain a safe environment for all of our guests and staff, we encourage timed entry tickets purchased in advanced. Please arrive in the time block on your ticket and explore the Museum at your leisure. Purchase advanced tickets. The American Sign Museum is dedicated to the art and history of commercial signs and sign making.

The American Sign Museum is proud to be the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States! Covering more than 100 years of American sign history in 20,000 square feet of indoor space, the museum is a walk through the ages of technology and design. The storefront-laden Signs on Main Street display recreates a typical "Main Street USA", with shop windows full of sign-related objects, curiosities, and samples.

Website Update

Services

Explore Report

The American Sign Museum promotes sign preservation and restoration by displaying nearly 100 years of signage. We preserve and protect American history and pay homage to the artistry and craftsmanship of days gone by. The collection honors an often overlooked part of our culture that hides in plain sight as part of our daily lives.

Visit Report

The health and safety of our guests and staff are paramount at all times. When visiting we encourage the following based on recommendations by the Ohio Department of Health:. Advanced Timed-Entry: With advanced ticket purchases, simply print your tickets at home or present your e-ticket on your smart phone.

Learn Report

The Museum can be an exciting classroom to learn about history, language arts, design and more. Teachers and group leaders have used the Museum to create their own lesson plans, reading lists, tours, art projects and scavenger hunts. We also offer our own curriculum-based programs. To ensure a socially distant and safe environment, the ASM schedules groups on Monday and Tuesdays from 9am-4pm or Wednesdays-Fridays 9am-10:30am or 3pm-5pm.

Memberships Report

Your membership helps the museum continue to bring in new signs, provide materials for field trips, and continue to be a public institution. Members of the American Sign Museum keep this museum operational. By becoming a member, you help support the museum. Our members receive a variety of benefits, including free admission for friends and family, and discounts on merchandise.

Donations Report

The museum's collection was not built in a day, and it relied on the generosity of others. Many of our most iconic signs were donations. All of our donors are formally recognized with descriptive tags accompanying each item that's on display.

If you have an item or sign that you think may be of importance to the museum, please email museum founder Tod Swormstedt at tswormstedt@americansignmuseum.org with pictures and any information you may have on the object.

Reviews (15)

Write a Review

Noah Andrews

Jan 15, 2022

Report

This was a really cool attraction for everyone. With cheap tickets (plus a student discount) you get to see all kinds of signs with descriptions through American history. Great for any history buff or if you just want to take pictures

Michael Pulliam

Dec 30, 2021

Report

Lots of interesting memorabilia with the history behind it. Builds an appreciation for the signs we see every day.

Dana Oakley

Dec 29, 2021

Report

Lots of neat memorabilia and history! Great collection that I think will continue to grow. Truly enjoyed it.

David Reid

Dec 28, 2021

Report

A lovely place to see signs displayed from the pass in a storefront setting. A bit pricey admission for what you see. But overall great signs

Savanah Rodriguez

Dec 24, 2021

Report

We LOVED this place! Definitely a hidden gem. The self guided tour is very informative and interactive.

DeAnne Shellenbarger

Dec 23, 2021

Report

Enjoyed all the beautiful signs that they have. Enjoyed watching the neon sign makers work. Very nostalgic. Has something for the young and old.

Freddie Peng Freddie Peng

Dec 18, 2021

Report

I didn't put too much expectation on the museum before I went in. But after listening to their tour, this surprised me. It is surprising that there are stories and history behind those signs. I really enjoy this place and be sure check out their store!

Chad Haning

Nov 07, 2021

Report

Love this place and the history of signs being preserved. I went for a makers program on pinstriping and had an amazing time would recommend it to anyone. Will be back soon

Tony Ewing

Oct 31, 2021

Report

Great time at the Museum! Would definitely go back. I’m going to bring my father! A lot of great signs

Christina Jordan

Oct 22, 2021

Report

Wow! Was very impressed and excited to visit this place. We had a great time. Top tier museum. $15 is an okay average for this museum. A suggestion some neon souvenirs in the gift shop. The t-shirts’ colors were dull. A place like this needs electric colors. It’s a must visit!!

CeCe C.

Oct 15, 2021

Report

Nice place! Wish it was more of a way to go up in there. Little signs you had to wait for the person in front of you to read the sign and some peeps like to hang around in front of the sign a little long. Enjoyed most of it though!

Aimee Peterson

Sep 30, 2021

Report

Cincinnati is home to the American Sign Museum!
The signs are displayed on replicas of store fronts and so many places in between. It's flashy, bright and full of flair.
I was so excited to come to this museum. There are beautiful murals outside and a lovely gift shop that sells postcards.

Stephanie Huff

Sep 16, 2021

Report

A lot of different signs from different eras. Personable staff, small nice gift shop and nice open floor plan. Small museum with so much to look at

Dan Mackenzie

Sep 02, 2021

Report

A wonderful stop for an overview of the sign industry electronic and neon industry. I wish a little bit more time was spent on displaying the artistic side of hand lettering. There is a show card display and lots of examples of hand lettered windows and a few wooden signs. Would love to have seen a reproduction of a sign shop with years of paint drippings on the floor Mall stick sitting on the table with the sign painters kit. Display a paper signs and other materials commonly used. There's also no examples of sandblasted routed or carved signs. Kind of the difference between "Sign Craft magazine

Bre Lehman

Aug 13, 2021

Report

Super neat place to check out if you have a few free hours in Cincinnati. Admission is a decent price. Everything is all on one floor. It doesn't take too long to get through everything, but I recommend looking around twice because you can definitely miss stuff on the first trip around. Really cool place if you like vintage things. Staff was super friendly and willing to just chat about any of the signs.