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Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Also returning to the museum is the limestone cave, which is modeled after caves found in the Midwest. Two different paths offer both an easy route and a more challenging route, allowing spelunkers to enjoy all 500 feet of artificial cave. The easier route is wheelchair accessible. Small displays inside and outside of the cave depict such things as x-ray scans of a mummy's sarcophagus, cave-dwelling creatures, and a Sumatran rhinoceros called Ipuh. The cave opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

You can see this scene regardless of the path you take into the cave. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

The Science Interactives Gallery was also updated with new elements, most notably a 13-foot vortex chamber. The expanded Science Interactives Gallery opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

When it's nighttime, the city is bathed in blue light and the buildings' lights pop on. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Also returning to the museum is the limestone cave, which is modeled after caves found in the Midwest. Two different paths offer both an easy route and a more challenging route, allowing spelunkers to enjoy all 500 feet of artificial cave. The easier route is wheelchair accessible. Small displays inside and outside of the cave depict such things as x-ray scans of a mummy's sarcophagus, cave-dwelling creatures, and a Sumatran rhinoceros called Ipuh. The cave opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Hello! / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

This Greyhound Station is no longer around in real life. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Also returning to the museum is the limestone cave, which is modeled after caves found in the Midwest. Two different paths offer both an easy route and a more challenging route, allowing spelunkers to enjoy all 500 feet of artificial cave. The easier route is wheelchair accessible. Small displays inside and outside of the cave depict such things as x-ray scans of a mummy's sarcophagus, cave-dwelling creatures, and a Sumatran rhinoceros called Ipuh. The cave opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Forever spelunking / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Massive stalagmites! / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

The Science Interactives Gallery was also updated with new elements, most notably a 13-foot vortex chamber. The expanded Science Interactives Gallery opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

The old Albee Theatre and Fountain Square before the Albee was torn down and the fountain moved to its current block. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

A chimp causes an accident on Fifth Street. Probably not historically accurate. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Mini-City Hall! / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Also returning to the museum is the limestone cave, which is modeled after caves found in the Midwest. Two different paths offer both an easy route and a more challenging route, allowing spelunkers to enjoy all 500 feet of artificial cave. The easier route is wheelchair accessible. Small displays inside and outside of the cave depict such things as x-ray scans of a mummy's sarcophagus, cave-dwelling creatures, and a Sumatran rhinoceros called Ipuh. The cave opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Also returning to the museum is the limestone cave, which is modeled after caves found in the Midwest. Two different paths offer both an easy route and a more challenging route, allowing spelunkers to enjoy all 500 feet of artificial cave. The easier route is wheelchair accessible. Small displays inside and outside of the cave depict such things as x-ray scans of a mummy's sarcophagus, cave-dwelling creatures, and a Sumatran rhinoceros called Ipuh. The cave opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

When the trains act up, CMC staff have to fix it by going all Godzilla on mini-Cincy. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

The Science Interactives Gallery was also updated with new elements, most notably a 13-foot vortex chamber. The expanded Science Interactives Gallery opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Also returning to the museum is the limestone cave, which is modeled after caves found in the Midwest. Two different paths offer both an easy route and a more challenging route, allowing spelunkers to enjoy all 500 feet of artificial cave. The easier route is wheelchair accessible. Small displays inside and outside of the cave depict such things as x-ray scans of a mummy's sarcophagus, cave-dwelling creatures, and a Sumatran rhinoceros called Ipuh. The cave opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

The cave is tight inside, so if you're afraid of small spaces, consider only doing the easy route. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

Following three years of construction, the Cincinnati Museum Center's 'Cincinnati in Motion' exhibit makes its way back to the Cincinnati wing of Union Terminal. The downtown area of the nation's largest full-motion urban diorama has been cleaned, updated, and reconstructed in its original location. The miniature city depicts a 1940s version of Cincinnati, and features prominent local icons such as Roebling Bridge, Carew Tower, Taft Museum, and many others. Miniature streetcars buzz about the city during a looping night and day sequence that alters the appearance of the city as visitors observe it. Cincinnati in Motion opens March 22. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 3.22.19

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