Cincinnati Museum Center2016 Annual ReportJuly1, 2015 to June 30, 2016

cover photo by Maria Dehne

Cincinnati Museum Center Emeriti TrusteesBenjamin L. BethellHelen C. BlackDavid T. BohlHazeleen P. BrewsterOtto M. Budig, Jr.DeVere E. BurtJohn CassidyCatharine W. ChapmanFrank CorbinPhillip CoxJohn F. CrowleyFrancis G. DavisMartiné R. DunnJohn E. Fleming, Ph.D.Jane GarveyDeliaan GettlerPriscilla G. HaffnerR. Keith Harrison, Jr.John W. HauckMark HauserTimothy E. HobergJames J. JohnsonGregory B. KennyRonald KoettersRobert D. Lindner, Jr.Kenneth W. LoweAlice H. LytleCraig F. MaierCortland J. MeaderDaniel J. MeyerJennifer P. MooneyGeorge H. Musekamp

VisionCincinnati Museum Center will be known for its commitment to understanding the richness of our past, present and future by providing world-class learning experiences for children and adults.

MissionCincinnati Museum Center inspires people of all ages to learn more about our world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging and meaningful experiences.

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Cincinnati Museum Center is one of only a small number of museums in the United States to receive both the Institute of Museum & Library Services National Medal and American Alliance of Museums Accreditation.Smithsonian Affiliations facilitate a two-way relationship with the Smithsonian Institution to inspire lifelong learning in communities across America.

ProfileCincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex that is one of the top 20 most visited museums nationwide. Museum Center resides in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark that was named one of the nation’s most important buildings by the American Institute of Architects. Museum Center’s major offerings at Union Terminal include: Cincinnati History Museum, Cincinnati History Library & Archives, Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science and Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater. Museum Center is the largest cultural institution in the city of Cincinnati, with more than 1.5 million visitors per year.

Our permanent and temporary exhibits are supported and complemented by a state-of-the-art collections and research facility, Geier Collections & Research Center, educational programs, teacher professional development programs, day and overnight camps, public lectures and programs, tours of historic sites and community-wide cultural events. Museum Center’s collections, encompassing more than 3 million artifacts, specimens, art works and archives, are incorporated into our exhibitions, research and education programs.

In addition, Museum Center has been working with our collaborative partner, the Ohio Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, to protect the Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System for more than 50 years. At 16,000 acres, the Preserve is the largest privately-owned protected natural area in Ohio. It provides critical habitats for more than 100 rare plant and animal species. The Eulett Center is Museum Center’s research and education facility at the Preserve. It has increased staff research capabilities, greatly expanded opportunities for educational programming and enhanced the Preserve’s relationship with the Adams County community.

Board of TrusteesBoard ChairEdward D. DillerPartner, Cincinnati Office, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Past ChairFrancie S. HiltzCivic Leader

Vice ChairGreg D. Carmichael President & Chief Operating Officer, Fifth Third Bancorp

Vice ChairHonorable Jeffery P. Hopkins Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Vice ChairCynthia Walker KennyOwner, Cynthia Kenny Creative

Vice ChairReverend Damon Lynch, Jr. Pastor, New Jerusalem Baptist Church

Vice ChairMary ZallaGlobal President, Consumer Brands, Managing Director, Cincinnati & Chicago, Landor

TreasurerMatthew A. Sheakley President, The Sheakley Group

Secretary Martiné R. Dunn Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

President and CEO Elizabeth W. PiercePresident and CEO, Cincinnati Museum Center & National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

General Counsel George H. Vincent Managing Partner, Dinsmore and Shohl LLP

Trustees: Jessica Adelman Mark A. Casella Brian D. Coley, MD, FACR Susan B. Esler E. Thomas Fernandez David E. Foxx Robert L. Fregolle, Jr. Jane Garvey David L. Hausrath Carrie K. Hayden Jeffrey P. Hinebaugh Katy Hollister Peter Horton Allison H. Kropp Brian G. Lawlor Gary Z. Lindgren

Trustees (continued): Mitchel D. Livingston, Ph.D. Phillip C. Long Julia PostonThomas H. Quinn, Jr.Johnna Reeder Anya Sanchez, MD, MBA Judith K. Stein, MD Steve Steinman Carolyn TastadAnne Drackett ThomasAlbert W. Vontz III Kevin WardDonna ZaringJames M. Zimmerman

Valerie L. NewellH.C. Buck NiehoffRobert W. OlsonJohn A. O’SteenO’dell Owens, M.D.Jack W. PartridgeJohn Weld PeckGeorge H. Perbix, Sr.^Gale E. Peterson, Ph.D.David C. PhillipsWilliam C. Portman, IIICarole T. RigaudJ. Scott RobertsonJohn A. RuthvenGeorge A. Schaefer, Jr.Elizabeth Y. SchiffSteve SteinmanMichael O. StoughJames TurnerRonald TysoeGeorge H. VincentDean Windgassen

Directors EmeritiDeVere BurtJohn Fleming, Ph.D.Gale Peterson, Ph.D.

^Indicates donor has passed away ©Cincinnati Museum Center 2016

Letter from the President and CEOAs I look back on the past year, our 25th as Cincinnati Museum Center, I am filled with tremendous pride. I have always believed that, at its core, Cincinnati Museum Center brings people, ideas and organizations together to serve Cincinnati’s communities in an engaging and educational way. We present a diverse array of activities for learners of all types, and of all ages.

Our Youth Programs, which have served more than 1,600 young people since 1989, require the collaboration of numerous community leaders and educators who provide opportunities for site visits and job shadowing. These experiences become turning points in a young person’s life.

This year we collaborated with the Folger Shakespeare Library and the American Library Association to bring an exhibition First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare to every state in the country. For many, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To be selected by the Folger Shakespeare Library to create and manage this traveling exhibit was truly an honor for our outstanding staff and testament to their talent and expertise.

Our corporate and foundation sponsors and individual donors are vital partners in our success. Thanks to them, Cincinnati Museum Center is uniquely positioned to bring the world to our region through The Art of the Brick, DaVinci - the Genius, OMNIMAX® films, Treasures of Travel and so much more.

With renovations underway and parts of Union Terminal closed to the public, partnerships are more important than ever as we bring programming out into the community as we continue to serve our Members and our region. This transformation will demand the kind of entrepreneurial spirit you have come to expect from Cincinnati Museum Center and its partners, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations. There is no better way to mark 25 years of impact in the community than by restoring our beloved Union Terminal to ensure it stands strong and beautiful for the next generation, and well beyond.

What lies ahead? We will continue to strengthen the partnerships we have built, and form new ones that allow us to remain a relevant and indispensable part of the community. We will seek new ways to engage our Members and attract visitors through innovative experiences, while improving the existing programming you have come to know and love.

I hope you enjoy reminiscing about the exhibits and programs of the past year, as much as we enjoyed bringing them to you. Thank you for your patronage and your partnership.

Elizabeth W. Pierce, President and CEO

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Cincinnati Museum Center Radius of Regional Impact by Zip CodeGroups & Field TripsScout ProgramsHeritage ProgramsPrograms on WheelsSTEM GirlsHome School Households

Renewed MembershipsMuseum Camps & OvernightsEdge of Appalachia Advanced NaturalistsMuseum Center Exhibits & Sharkespeare First FolioLearning Through Play, ECITE & Teacher Programs

Total Revenue in FY16Government Grants $257,203Contributions $3,384,100Earned Income $12,077,704

70,000 sq.ftCollections space at our Geier Collections & Research Center

16,000 acresRichard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System co-ownedand managed with The Ohio Chapter of The Nature Concervancy.

What a Year!You deserve a round of applause, because we couldn’t have done it without you.Your generosity, service and partnership help us bring world-class, engaging and educational experiences to over a million people each year. Don’t take our word for it. See our impact for yourself!

1,517,417 Visitors In fiscal year 2015-16 we served visitors from 42 states and 4 countries.

Which of our attractions did they visit?

Duke Energy Children’s Museum 470,252 Museum of Natural History & Science 332,392 Cincinnati History Museum 302,843 OMNIMAX® 229,771 Special Exhibitions 181,159

Learning Labs 120 Schools served3,120 underserved people served10,968 people served in theGreater Cincinnati Region: pre-kindergarten to high school

Programs-on-Wheels 931 total program hours22,558 total people served

New Record! We set a single monthAttendance RecordDecember 2015223,916 visitors served

OMNIMAX®

72 OMNIMAX® Films in our 25 years2,800+ minutes on the Giant Screen

How many gave?2,868 people and organizationsmade a gift to Museum Centerfrom July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016

Youth Programs167 Youth enrolled including incoming youth,They gave:8,379 hours in Cincinnati History Museum6,708 hours in Duke Energy Children’s Museum7,962 hours in Museum of Natural History & Science23,051 total Youth Programs hours served

Celebrate!55,162 visitors celebrated with us on our 25th Anniversary Celebration WeekendNovember 6-8, 2015

Free-Fridays 14,720 visitors served July 24, 2015 4,545August 21, 2015 2,153September 11, 2015 1,645October 23, 2015 2,310June 3, 2016 4,067

Groups & Field Trips 183,516 guests90,718 people served in the Greater Cincinnati Region

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Cincinnati Museum of Natural History and Cincinnati Historical Society announce plans to move into Union Terminal as the Cincinnati Heritage Center

For the first time since 1979, the 7-foot clock on the face of Union Terminal begins keeping time again

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Among the many responsibilities a community has to its members, helping young people succeed is one of the most crucial. That is the aim of Cincinnati Museum Center’s Youth Programs, which began in 1989 as a volunteer program with just two students. Since then it has evolved into a youth development program that has served more than 1,600 of Cincinnati’s high schoolers, who have in turn spent more than 250,000 hours volunteering at Cincinnati Museum Center, including 23,051 last year.

This year 167 high school students participated, including 16 graduating seniors who received a fond sendoff from their peers and mentors. The program prepares students for success in high school, college and beyond, and boasts a 100 percent high school graduation rate and a 99 percent college enrollment rate. The program shows no signs of slowing down, as 39

new students were welcomed to their first year in the summer of 2015.

Youth Programs students volunteer on the museum floors and in the community and participate in workshops, college visits and skill development with the aim of seeking higher education. They learn to hone their creative and interpersonal skills, as well as gain confidence that will serve them for the rest of their lives. For many, exploring the possibility of higher education is new territory.

During their volunteer time, students work alongside museum professionals as they engage the community, allowing them to develop their skills while also cultivating an appreciation for community service. Activities include greeting visitors,interpreting exhibits and facilitating hands-on demonstrations, which prepares them to succeed in future work environments. Upon reaching 250 hours of volunteer service, the students become

eligible to apply for a paid position with Cincinnati Museum Center—a great way for students to earn money while gaining valuable experience for their future resumes.

Students also enjoy experiences in the field that could lay the groundwork for future career paths. They have the opportunity to explore other museums and geology field schools, shadow business and industry professionals, and participate in diversity and leadership development workshops.

Special thanks to: JPMorgan Chase; American Honda Foundation; Best Buy Children’s Foundation; Enterprise Holdings Foundation; Newman’s Own Foundation; Liberty Mutual Foundation; Ohio National Foundation; Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation; Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee; Summertime Kids Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation; The Louise Taft Semple Foundation; and Wyler Family Foundation.

“I can’t thank you enough for pulling [my daughter] out of her shell. Julia still, to this day, talks about what Mr. Calvin or Ms. Isabelle would have done or what they would have advised her to do. [Her] fondest memories of her high school years involve the Youth Programs and all that she experienced while she was there.” – Sherri Snodgrass, Youth Programs parent

“At 13, I didn’t really understand why I had to volunteer at a place that made me wear a uniform, and wear it correctly: badge, belt, watch and your shirt tucked. Looking back on it, I realize that the museum was my foundation. I was given opportunities that many kids don’t get. The most memorable trip for me would be New Orleans. I learned that the world is so much bigger than my small hometown. That is one of the reasons I chose to leave Ohio for school. I am currently a student at Tuskegee University and I probably wouldn’t have chosen this school if I weren’t a part of the Youth Programs.” – Tijuana McCrary, Youth Programs participant, Class of 2016

“My son is high functioning autistic. He struggled academically and socially during elementary and middle school, which just increased his anxieties. And then his life was transformed. He met and worked with people who were kind and patient. His confidence grew. He learned to talk to strangers, was able to work on making eye contact, and found a perfect way to express his love of history with others. He learned skills that extended beyond the walls of Union Terminal. Some days, visitors to the Cincinnati History Museum would tell him they came because they enjoyed his historical interpretations. By the time he graduated, he’d logged over 1,500 hours as a volunteer and then a paid youth employee; every one of those hours he loved. Today my son is a freshman at the University of Akron studying computer science. He was accepted into their emerging leaders program, their Honors College program and was hired to work the IT help desk. This was not the future I thought he would have before being in the Youth Programs. This program is priceless for families in our community.” – Kathi Howard, Youth Programs parent

Our Youth Programs Prepare Students for College and Beyond

In Their Own Words: Parents and Students Talk About the Value of Youth Programs

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Youth Programs gets its start with two youth volunteers in the Museum of Natural History & Science

Cincinnati Museum Center Opens!Blue Planet premieres in the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater

Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, Museum Center Foundation merge operations asCincinnati Museum Center.

Cincinnati Goes to War opens in the Cincinnati History Museum with a visit from Vice President Dan Quayle

The Cave and Ice Age Trailopen in the Museum of Naural History & Science

The Duke Energy Children’s Museum opens at Cincinnati Museum Center

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Cincinnati Museum Center recognizes the importance of early childhood development and supported parents and educators this year in learning how to create open-ended,hands-on experiences for children. The two-day Learning Through Play conference featured early childhood experts from 14 organizations presenting workshops on how to facilitate positive, high impact learning experiences for children.

In true Cincinnati Museum Center style, learning opportunities were not limited to grown-ups. Presenting Partner, Beech Acres Parenting Center, led drop-in activities on mindfulness, while local experts conducted demonstrations on growing food with aeroponics, exploring nature in an urban center, singing and dancing, rhyming words and mathematics.

Workshop topics for grown-ups included:Identifying symptoms of anxiety and assisting children with anxietyAdapting play material for children with physical limitationsAddressing needs of children with Autism Spectrum DisorderIdentifying self-esteem and helping children to steer clear of bullying behaviorCreating science experiments at home and in the classroom

Workshop presenters included: Beech Acres Parenting CenterArlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center Cincinnati Nature Center Child in BloomMusicTime Studio CETPublic Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton CountyChildren’s Cognitive Research Lab at the University of CincinnatiHappen, Inc.

Learning Through Play Conference Brings Educators, Parents, Kids Together

To encourage preschoolers’ curiosity andcritical thinking, the Early Childhood Science Inquiry Teacher Education (ECSITE)program combined workshops and the Learning Through Play conference for teachers with field trips, outreach programming and Family Nights for their students. ECSITE served more than 400 children and their families from Cincinnati Union Bethel’s Head Start programs in 2015.

Special thanks to: Presenting Partner: Beech Acres Parenting CenterECSITE Teacher Support:PNC Grow Up Great FoundationThe Andrew Jergens FoundationPromotional Partner:CETWith the support and assistance of:Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action AgencyUnited Way of Greater Cincinnati, Success by 6Ohio Virtual Academy/K12

Participating Partner:Cincinnati Union BethelAdditional support for the activities of the Duke Energy Children’s Museum comes from:Banfield Pet HospitalCLH FoundationLewis & Marjorie Daniel FoundationCharles H. Dater FoundationDuke Energy FoundationGannett Foundation, Inc.The Kroger Company

Duke EnergyChildren’s Museum Advisory BoardDonna Zaring, ChairBradley C. ArnettKevin AstonVicki CalongeShawn GilreathWillie Hill, IIIJulie HoffmanPeter T. HortonPeggy A. JonesAllison H. KroppJenny C. LasterTina R. MaconMark A. McAndrewElsira Pina, MDAviva R. RichRobert C. RobertsJill SchillerLamont TaylorJoe W. WilesLindsay WilhelmScott Wyckoff

Inside the Grin Brings Smiles,Supports Dental HealthWho says dental care isn’t fun? The Junior League of Cincinnati (JLC) teamed up with Cincinnati Museum Center to show just how fun—and how vital—proper dental care can be for children with Inside the Grin. A larger-than-life mouth, complete with enormous, anatomically correct teeth, is the centerpiece of the exhibit. Inside the mouth, visitors can play with a dentist’s reclining chair, child-safe dental instruments and interactive videos. Children can even use a giant toothbrush and floss to practice good brushing and flossing techniques.

The playful interactive exhibit calls attention to a serious problem: tooth decay is the leading chronic infectious disease in children. By kindergarten, 40% of children nationwide have experienced tooth decay. Advocating for and educating the community about oral health care is a priority for the JLC, leading the organization to launch the GrinUp! initiative. The exhibit was a cornerstone for the initiative and aligned with Cincinnati Museum Center’s tradition of offering experiences that enable children and their families to learn through play. This collaboration exemplified the impact that strong partnerships can have on our community.

GrinUp! initiative and Inside the Grin exhibit supporters: Crest, Oral-B, Delta Dental Foundation, Oral Health America, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,

October 2002 December 2003 October 2006April 18, 2006September 2001

President George W Bush delivers a speech to the nation from Union Terminal

Saint Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes becomes the first exhibition to use all 15,000 square feet of the combined special exhibit galleries.

First Lady Laura Bush &US CogressmanSteve Chabot tour the Duke Energy Children’s Museum

Neil Armstrong with fellow astronaut John Glenn and NASA Chief Michael Griffin present Cincinnati Museum Center with an official moon rock.

The James A. Geier Collections and Research Center opens, a 70,000 square-foot collections facility

February 2007

The American Institute of Architects ranks Union Terminal 45th on its list of the 150 favorite pieces of American architecture

photo by Maria Dehne

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Difference Makers:

Honoring unsung heroes for outstanding work with children

Telling Mammoth StoriesAbout Big Bone Lick

Can one person really make a difference? For anyone who attended the eighth annual Duke Energy Children’s Museum Difference Makers awards, February 6, 2016, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” That night the Rotunda was filled with inspiring stories of people who have positively impacted the lives of children. Honorees in five categories were selected from more than 90 nominations across

the Greater Cincinnati region. The Reds Community Fund was recognized as the 2016 Community Honoree. Each year they leverage the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds to connect more than 45,000 kids and coaches to baseball- and softball-themed outreach efforts.

2016 Community HonoreeReds Community Fund

FinalistsAdultCharles H. Gerhardt, III Chair of National Down Syndrome Societyadvocate for ABLE ActJessi Hutson* founder of You’ve Got the Power advocating for the hadicap-acccessible needs of her community.Zethree Hydick-Yarbough self made expert helping students traverse theirfinancial aid needsReed Maltbie soccer coach, mentor and leader builing confidence in kidsSteve Rockfounder of 500 Gardens working to put gardens in “food deserts” for the underserved

BusinessMountjoy Chilton Medley* founders of Accounting for Kids, Inc. teaching kids financial savy and good planningPolar 3D* teaching STEM skills to underserved children

Nonprofit4 Paws for Ability connecting service dogs to those who need themInterfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati helping families stay together and thrive while they emerge from homelessness.Madhatter’s Closet* providing clothes and household items to students in need.

School & Youth GroupAiken New Tech High School Students underserved kids serving others!Children for Change*empowering high school students to teach elementary students to be community leaders.DePaul Cristo Rey work study youth program fostering professionalism and connections.

YouthGrace Ehemann* using social media to combat bullyingPiper Hawkins* young author sharing her passion for reading and writingMorlan Osgood* president and co-founder of STEMs for Youth which opens the doors to STEM for other kids.Mariah Reynolds*leads a service group aimed at helping the community through acts of kindness.

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Visitors viewed artifacts from one of the most important scientific sites in the world when Big Bone Lick: A Place of Discovery opened last fall. Big Bone Lick is considered the birthplace of American paleontology and is the region’s premier source for fossils and archaeological artifacts. The exhibit featured casts of a mastodon molar discovered in 1739

and an ancient bison tooth, as well as prehistoric blades that were likely used as spears and knives. From Cincinnati Museum Center’s own collection, mastodon tusk fragments, a giant sloth jaw fragment and prehistoric pottery were also on display. Big Bone Lick: A Place of Discovery was offered free to the public in the Ruthven Gallery.

Cincinnati Museum Center Brings the Bard to 50 StatesThe Folger Shakespeare Library, in partnership with Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association, kicked off a nationwide tour of First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare on January 4.

The First Folio—the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays—was published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare’s death. Compiled by fellow actors John Heminge and Henry Condell to preserve the plays for future generations, it includes Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, Antony and Cleopatra, The Comedy of Errors and As You Like It. Many of these plays were not published during Shakespeare’s lifetime and would have been lost without this collection.

Cincinnati Museum Center was selected to provide tour management and design expertise, produce graphic panel displays and design and construct climate-controlled cases to house the folios. CMC staff also couriered First Folios during the tour.

These timeless works will return to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, in December 2016.

“Cincinnati Museum Center’s strong record of successful touring exhibitions, and their expertise traveling historic artifacts made them an ideal partner for this exhibition,” notes Caryn Lazzuri, exhibitions manager at the Folger Shakespeare Library.

February 2008 March 2008 May 2008

Presidential candidateBarack Obama holds a conversation on health care at Union Terminal

Cincinnati Museum Centercelebrates the 75th Anniversaryof Union Terminal

The Eulett Center opens at the Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve

September 2008

Presenting SponsorHarold C. Schott Foundation, Francie & Tom Hiltz

Corporate SponsorDinsmore & Shohl, LLP

Champion SponsorsPNC BankTaft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP

Table SponsorsThe Bushman FamilyDr. Elsira Pina & Dr. Charles MehlmanDr. Judith & Mr. Steven Stein

Table HostsAT&T OhioBaker & Hostetler, LLPButler County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesMark & Mary CasellaFor Good Media LLCDavid & Debra HausrathJohnson Investment CounselAllison & J. Brian KroppDr. & Mrs. Francesco ManganoMCM CPAs & AdvisorsElizabeth & Brad PierceReds Community FundDr. Anya & Mr. Jon SanchezSidestreams Foundation, Inc.Truepoint Wealth Counsel LLCJoseph & Elizabeth Wiles and FamilyZaring Family Foundation

February 2008

Bodies: the Exhibition

opens, drawingover 300,000

visitors during its run

Thanks to OurOpening Event Supporters:Platinum SponsorHarold C. Schott Foundation, Francie and Tom HiltzDiamond SponsorsDr. Judith & Mr. Steven SteinAnne Drackett ThomasVogel/Buerger Trusts, W. Roger Fry, TrusteeBenefactor SponsorsSuzanne & Frank HallDavid & Debra HausrathTurner Construction CompanyPatron SponsorsClever Crazes for KidsBob & Lori FregolleLightborneWhitney & Phillip LongPromotional PartnersCincinnati BellThe Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati History in BrickCincinnati RedsJenco Brothers CandyLandor AssociatesOKILUG - Ohio Kentucky Indiana LEGO® Users Group

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World’s Largest Display of LEGO® Art Attracted Builders, Fans of All Ages

Contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya used LEGO® bricks to create and reimagine the world’s most iconic art, from ancient to modern periods. At Cincinnati Museum Center, The Art of the Brick featured a full-size Easter Island Moai head statue, as well as Van Gogh’s Starry Night and da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Among the more than 100 works of art was an exclusive Cincinnati-themed piece, Porkopolis, depicting a pink 9,354-brick flying pig.

To celebrate the exhibit and showcase Cincinnati’s own brick-building talent, Museum Center held monthly Design-and-Build contests in which brick-builders were encouraged to submit their own LEGO® brick creations to be displayed in the gallery.

The exhibit also featured Museum Center’s interactive BRICKOPOLIS with work tables and bins of bricks and ramps to race LEGO® cars. Visitors enjoyed short brick-films and a custom selfie space. The Art of the Brick was great fun for LEGO®-lovers of all ages.

Interactive Da Vinci Experience Immerses Visitors in Innovation Artist, inventor, engineer, scientist, biologist, musician, architect, philosopher.Leonardo da Vinci was a self-taught renaissance man, and Cincinnati Museum Center showcased his brilliance this year through Da Vinci – The Genius.

Da Vinci never built many of his inventions,but left behind drawings and writings that included blueprints for some of society’s most impactful inventions. Da Vinci – The Genius featured more than 70 life-size inventions, each crafted by Italian artisans using the same techniques and materials that were available to da Vinci in the Renaissance period. Visitors pushed, pulled and cranked these hands-on pieces to gain a better understanding of the science behind the genius.

The exhibit also included the most in-depth analysis ever undertaken on da Vinci’s most iconic painting. Secrets of the Mona Lisa were exposed through research conducted at the Louvre Museum by Pascal Cotte, who attended the exclusive premiere at Cincinnati Museum Center on May 19, 2016. His findings were revealed in 40 super-magnified, high-resolution images exploring every aspect of the masterpiece.

Thanks to Our Opening Event Supporters:Diamond SponsorsMonteverdi TuscanyRCF GroupUnited Dairy Farmers, Inc.Patron SponsorsCharles Comins & Audrey Green-CominsPatti & Buck NiehoffDr. Elsira M. Pina & Dr. Charles T. MehlmanMaya and Bronson MehlmanDr. Anya Sanchez and Mr. Jonathan Sanchez

Natural History & Science Advisory BoardJudith K. Stein, MD, Chair

Henry G. Alexander, Jr.

Robert D. Bergstein

Helen C. Black

David T. Bohl

Elizabeth Brown, MD

DeVere E. Burt

Catharine W. Chapman

Stanley E. Hedeen, Ph.D.

Jay A. Johannigman, MD

Gene R. Kritsky, Ph.D.

David L. Meyer, Ph.D.

W. Kevin Pape

John A. Ruthven

Anya Sanchez, MD, MBA

G. Alan Schwemlein, MD

Steve Steinman

October 2009 April 2012November 2011

Cincinnati Museum Center is awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

The oldest known surviving Ten Commandments scroll is displayed for 18 days in the exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times, the longest it has ever been displayed outside of Israel

The historic Duke Energy Holiday Trains debut in their new home in the Cincinnati History Museum,continuing a Cincinnati holiday tradition that originated in 1946

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The majesty of our national parks has never before been captured in such a grand way for the only screen large enough to truly showcase the untamed beauty of our nation’s wilderness. National Parks Adventure opened in the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater as the U.S. National Park Service turned 100 this year. The film, narrated by Robert Redford, follows the explorations of three adventurers as they hike, bike, raft and climb their way through America’s wild spaces.

As a founding member of the Giant Dome Theater Consortium, Cincinnati Museum Center helped fund the film and took great pride in its success. National Parks Adventure received national and

OMNIMAX® National Parks Adventure: 100th Anniversary To Remember

international acclaim when it won seven awards at the Giant Screen Cinema As-sociation annual conference, including Best Film – Short Subject, Best Cinematography, and CMC won Best Film Launch by a Theater for its opening at Cincinnati Museum Center where Rachel Pohl, featured in the film, rappelled down the face of Union Terminal.

National Parks Adventure was the last to be shown in the theater before it closed for the restoration of Union Terminal. Its grandiose landscapes were the perfect way to leave audiences eager for the theater’s re-opening.

In partnership with the U.S. National Park Service, the film was complemented

by the exhibit, Our National Parks: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service. The exhibit featured objects, art and photographs, as well as animal specimens, geological artifacts and fossils. With 59 national parks and more than 300 other sites of national importance, the National Park Service’s anniversary is not only a celebration for the organization, but also for the valuable spaces it protects.

This year’s thrilling and thought-provoking OMNIMAX® offerings also included Journey to Space, Humpback Whales, D-Day: Normandy 1944 and Rocky Mountain Express.

Sponsor for Journey to SpaceTime Warner Cable

Rachel Pohl, adventurer, artist, OMNIMAX® film star, rappelled down the face of Union Terminal to open the film.

Artifacts of Cincinnati’s Travelers Bring Global Perspective

Treasures of Travel: Cincinnatians Collect the World was the fifth installment of Cincinnati Museum Center’s Treasures exhibition series. The series showcases the depth and richness of our collections,cultivated from donations over the past 170 years.

Prolific travelers Julius and Dorette Fleischmann called Cincinnati home but sailed around the world aboard a personal yacht, the Camargo, from 1931 to 1932. They traveled the South Pacific,collecting items in the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Fiji and more. Their collection of more than 900 artifacts served as the centerpiece for the exhibit, providing a snapshot of South Pacific culture in the early 1930s. Other South Pacific treasures included Raffia headdresses, skirts, girdles, ceremonial canes and clubs collected by naval officer Robert Schildknect and WWII medical personnel, Dr. Arthur G. King.

The exhibit also featured wooden masks, bronze figurines and ceremonial drums from Africa, elaborate featherwork from the Amazon and a wooden blowgun dart container, wooden spear and woven baskets from Malaysia. Locales from the Americas were represented as well, with handmade objects from the collections of Marion Palmer and Marie L. K. Willison, who visited the Pueblo, Navajo, Hopi and Apache Native American tribes.

Thanks to Our Opening Event Supporters:Diamond SponsorsVictoria L. Memmel Fund, Cambridge Charitable Foundation Daniel P. Randolph, Marc A. Randolph TrusteesHarold C. Schott Foundation, Francie and Tom HiltzAnne Drackett ThomasBenefactor SponsorsStella M. Buerger Charitable Trust, W. Roger Fry, TrusteeDavid & Debra HausrathCharles Scott Riley, III Foundation: Philip H. Cunningham, W. Roger Fry and Paul F. Wenker, TrusteesPatron SponsorsBob & Lori FregolleHelms Foundation, Leonard A. Weakley, Jr., TrusteeWhitney & Phillip LongIrene & Daniel Randolph

History Advisory BoardDavid Hausrath, ChairHazeleen P. BrewsterAlison H. BushmanAshley L. FordJ. Franklin HallJeffrey P. HinebaughTimothy E. HobergThomas E. HuenefeldEric R. Jackson, Ph.D.Phillip C. LongEdgar E. LoydCharles J. MoormanGale E. Peterson, Ph.D.David J. SavageJudith Spraul-Schmidt, Ph.D.Merrie Stewart StillpassRobert C. Vitz, Ph.D.Jennifer K. WalkeRichard E. Wilhelm

July 2012 August 2012 September 2012 February 2014

Cincinnati Museum Center and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center announce merger

Cincinnati Museum Center receives accreditation from theAmerican Alliance of Museums (AAM)

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney holds rally at Union Terminal

Diana, A Celebration opens,the final stop of the exhibit’s11-year world tour

Lori and Bob Fregolle with their Treasures of Travel

Tim Adair with Brazilian feathers from his father Robyn’s collection

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Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire

Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire brought together amateur and professional inventors, artists, crafters, chemists, authors and performers of all ages and backgrounds to show off their gadgets and inventions. At the intersection of science and creativity, this event showcased the work of our region’s most talented, innovative makers.

1940s Weekend

Pin curls, big band music and vintage boxing took visitors back in time for a nostalgic 1940s Weekend in August 2015. Classic cars parked outside Union Terminal and music of the era by The Sugar Pills, P&G Big Band, Jump-N-Jive Swing Band and more filled the Rotunda inside one of Cincinnati’s most treasured 1940s artifacts—Union Terminal itself! Two Holocaust survivors shared their stories of resilience and survival, reminding us all that history must never be forgotten.

World Culture Festival World Culture Festival highlighted many cultures that have influenced the food, art, stories, music and dance we love today. Visitors experienced performances, crafts, demonstrations and hands-on activities with cultural roots in Asia, Africa, North and South America and Europe. Over a dozen vendors sold baked goods and handcrafted items.

Celebrate the DreamIn January, we honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with Celebrate the Dream. The Rotunda was transformed into an African marketplace with an array of goods, including home décor, cobbler pies, coffee, jewelry, sandals and art. Music, dance and spoken word performances celebrated the vibrancy of African and African American arts and culture. Visitors created their own quilt squares, played drums and spoke with Tuskegee Airmen to learn about their living legacy.

FossilFest

FossilFest on October 17, 2015 featured two prehistoric exhibits, Cincinnati under the Sea and Big Bone Lick: A Place of Discovery. Our own paleontologists and community fossil enthusiasts were on hand to share their expertise and teach visitors how to find their own fossils.

BugFest

BugFest on June 4, 2016 marked our 13th annual celebration of insects. With over one million species, these creatures make up more than half of all known living organisms and rightfully deserve their own day at Cincinnati Museum Center. Our team partnered with experts from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Parks, Cincinnati Nature Center and more to showcase the wonder of insects. The event featured cockroach races, insect-inspired jewelry, insect mounting classes, origami butterfly building and bug-themed food.

BatFest

Members of the Greater Cincinnati Grotto dangled from ropes in the Rotunda to celebrate BatFest, which took place on October 24, 2015, just in time for Halloween. Experts from ECHO Bats, Inc. were on hand to separate the facts from the myths about bats while Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature! conducted hands-on activities.

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Cincinnati Museum Center displays a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, a historic document that has been part of CMC’s collections since the 1870s

Cincinnati Museum Center’s nearly 224,000 visitors make it the highestattended month in CMC’s history

Cincinnati Museum Center in partnership with the Folger Shakespeare Library andAmerican Library Association, begins touring Shakepeare’s First Folio to all 50 states in the span of a year

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds rally at Union Terminal

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In MemoriamBarbara C. EbelMuseum Center lost a devoted volunteer this year with the passing of Barb Ebel. David Conzett, Curator of History Objects said, “She was the most dependable volunteer I’ve had in my 27 years at Museum Center.” Barb wore several hats, providing 16 years of volunteer service to History Object Collections, Cincinnati History Museum, Special Programs & Exhibits and the Friends of Cincinnati Museum Center.

George H. Perbix, Sr.Trustee Emeritus George Perbix was very generous to Cincinnati Museum Center with his time, talent and treasure over many decades. George brought his management expertise from a highly successful career of over 35 years at Procter & Gamble to his service on the Board of Trustees. He played a significant role in bringing the separate entities under one roof. Together with his wife Jean, who survives him, the Perbixes made three planned gifts to help ensure the institution’s future.

A Legacy of GenerosityMaking a gift through your estate is a great way to balance your financial needs while making a meaningful impact on Cincinnati Museum Center. The Legacy Society recognizes those who have chosen to support Museum Center in this way, and we are honored by their generosity.

If you have included Museum Center in your estate, or if you would like to learn more about how you can, please contact Jonathan Perlman, Senior Gift Planning Advisor at (513) 287-7060 or jperlman@cincymuseum.org.

Celebrating Volunteers: Sharing the Gift of TimeCincinnati Museum Center volunteers are the backbone of our success. This year 717 youth and adult volunteers recorded 76,677 hours of their time greeting visitors, processing artifacts, assisting guests and serving on boards and committees. Their commitment is an invaluable gift, but if we were to put a dollar value on it, their collective efforts are worth $1,806,510. Thank you!For a complete list of volunteers, please visit cincymuseum.org.

Legacy Society MembersMr. & Mrs. Patrick R. AbbottDr. Diane S. BabcockMs. Nancy BarbourMary Jo Bazeley Barb & Dave BeatoMr. & Mrs. Frank BloomDavid T. BohlDrs. John L. & Ruth C. CarterWilliam Y. CartwrightCatharine & Walter ^ ChapmanMs. Joan CochranLois & Phil CohenDiana CollinsCaroline H. DavidsonMs. Caroline S. DeMarMr. John A. Diehl ^Bill & Carol EckerleSusan & William ^ FriedlanderOliver M. Gale ^Dr. James M. Garvey, Jr. Jane Garvey & John LanierBruce & Charlotte GibsonMr. & Mrs. William HallerCharles ^ & Edith ^ HarperDavid & Debra HausrathTimothy E. HobergMrs. Nelson M. HoffmannDr. Robert T. Howe ^Thomas Ernst HuenefeldMr. James J. JennyJay & Jan KalagayanMr. Paul C. Keidel ^James G. KiffmeyerRichard C. ^ & Jean G. ^ KinstlerMr. & Mrs. Frederick G. KoehlerMr. & Mrs. Randolph L. KrummJean E. LemonSusan T. LennertMarie G. Leonard ^Thomas & Adele LippertMr. Franklin O. Loveland III

Jane C. MacKnightMr. David MasonMr. & Mrs. Douglass W. McDonaldMr. & Mrs. Howard MelvinMr. & Mrs. Charles F. MillerRichard & Crescent MillerIke Misali Dave & Diane MocciaMr. & Mrs. Frederick Moore, Jr.The Reverend Christopher F. Neely Mr. & Mrs. H.C. Buck NiehoffMr.^ & Mrs. George H. Perbix, Sr. Dr. Aaron W. Perlman ^Elizabeth & Brad PierceBeverly S. & Daniel H. ReigleDr. ^ & Mrs. George Rieveschl, Jr. Dr. George P. RizziMr. ^ & Mrs. John W. Ross, Sr.Snowden^ & Marianne RoweMr. ^ & Mrs.^ Paul W. SchuchMs. Amy Scrivner & Mr. Chris ScottMr. & Mrs. John L. ShieldsMs. Sandra L. ShipleyElizabeth Lee SimmonsMr. & Mrs. Charles R. SpecterMr. & Mrs. Timothy M. SullivanMr. John McNeil Tate ^Mr. G. Richard ThomasGeorge H. & Kim M. VincentRuth V. Wagner^Paul & Jo Ann WardDr. Jerry W. WarnerMr. Mark A. WatkinsRichard A. WeilandMr. John H. White, Jr. Miss Mariam A. ZabelMark & Irene ZigorisAnonymous (8)

^ Indicates donor is deceased

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In MemoriamDr. George BalzCharles. O. CarothersRalph DavidowJ. Howard DawsonJames BerryBarbara C. EbelAlbert H. FoltzerMarjorie GabelArna GerritsenDaniel P. GibbonsW. Jack GrosseDonald E. HardinRobert J. HaslTimothy HedrickDonald J. HeimbrockJohn J. HuttonKenneth T. MahlerEileen B. MullenJoel OstermanGeorge H. Perbix, Sr.Eugene K. Purdy

Edward RiceSnowden RoweJeffrey T. SchmidlinShirley SchrimperPaul W. SchuchJoan C. SchuchEugene A.SchwoeppeCatherine A. SturmRuth V. WagnerWilliam WallacePhyllis J. WestonBon WhartonRita Whittle

Mercedes Spiegel Award For Dedication to Volunteering 400+ Hours in a Calendar Year

Pinnacle Award For most hours worked in a calendar year.

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Betty AdamsonBruce BishopAshley FordRichard FuchsDonald GillumRonald Gough

Barbara Jennings (1,273 hours)

Al AdamsonBetty Adamson

Loree CelebrezzeCarol ChristophersonJim ChurchillSusan CrosslandGermaine Hale Debra HausrathBarbara JenningsMike Lawrence Janet LockwoodSue Lohbeck Carol Morgenthal Jim PestaAlan SchwemleinBonnie StrassellPhyllis UffmanMark WarnerKaren Ziegler

Judy BiedenharnKay BornemannDick ClineAaliyah CulbersonJim DemetrionChuck Grosser Diana Hengehold Michelle Jones Dennis Meyer Paul MossElizabeth O’BrienTom PanceroPat ParrottLaura ProopsMary Ann RobbeNicole SandersVicki ShepherdRoss WharfieldJack Williams

Wayne GoverMary HintonKay HuberGene KritskyJo Ann RiceChuck WhitingRoger Zimmerer

Bill FrankBev HaterDon LichtenbergerLynn PetersonJerry Warner

Carlton BrettGuy CameronTony PerzigianSarah StrassellRobert StuebingSerena Tsuang

Catherine HanselStan HedeenTerry HuizingBarbara JenningsKat LangJohn Luebering

Kani MeyerFred MooreCharlie MoormanAl MorganRegeana MorganPaul Moss

Janet MottBob NawaleniecTom PanceroHarry RapienPaul RichLee Schmidt

Andy StaubachSerena TsuangMark Watkins

Cincinnati Museum Foundation BoardChief Executive Officer Elizabeth W. PierceChief Financial OfficerJill BerkemeierPresidentSabrina RaganSecretaryJonathan PerlmanChair of Foundation Board of DirectorsJane GarveyChair of the Cincinnati Museum Center Board of TrusteesEdward D. DillerFoundation DirectorsJohn B. GoeringHon. Nathaniel R. JonesRonald KoettersRobert D. Lindner, Jr.David C. Phillips

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July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy.If you have a change or correction, please contact the Philanthropy Office at (513) 287-7012.

Annual Fund, Mission and Investor Club Support $100,000 - $999,999Anonymous (4)Lucile and Richard Durrell Special Fund IIThe Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./ U.S. Bank FoundationThe Dorothy M. M. Kersten TrustH.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Foundation, Fifth Third Bank & Narley L. Haley, Co-TrusteesState of OhioThe P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati FoundationMs. Ruth V. Wagner^$50,000 - $99,999Cincinnati BellLucile and Richard Durrell Special Fund IIIThe John Hauck FoundationHarold C. Schott Foundation Francie & Tom Hiltz$25,000 - $49,999Anonymous (2)Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bloom Rosemary Bloom Gifting FundThe Duke Energy FoundationGoogle Inc.Greater Cincinnati Water WorksRobert W. & Isabel Yeatman Gwinner FundPriscilla Garrison HaffnerJPMorgan Chase FoundationThe Patricia Kisker FoundationMr. & Mrs. Robert D. Lindner, Jr.Procter & GambleMr. & Mrs. Edwin J. ThomasMr. & Mrs. Albert W. Vontz, III Vontz Family FundWodecroft Foundation Mrs. Cecile S. Allyn$10,000 - $24,999AnonymousMrs. Charles Wm. AnnessAshland Inc. Banfield Pet HospitalCincinnati Museum Center Guests (Anonymous Donations)Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyCrosset Family FundLewis & Marjorie Daniel Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. LongCharles H. Dater FoundationCaroline H. Davidson

$10,000 - $24,999 (continued) Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. DillerThe Harry Ferguson Charitable FoundationFifth Third FoundationMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Fregolle, Jr.Robert Gould Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Harrison, Jr.James T. & Ellen M. Hatfield Memorial TrustThe David & Debra Hausrath Charitable Fund David & Debra HausrathThe Andrew Jergens FoundationAustin E. Knowlton FoundationThe Kroger CompanyMr. & Mrs. Phillip C. LongNewman’s Own FoundationOhio National Financial ServicesThe Oliver Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. OliverThe John and Judi O’Steen Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John A. O’SteenJoseph A. & Susan E. Pichler Fund Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. PichlerPNC Bank FoundationSC Ministry FoundationRichard F. Schaengold Charitable Remainder Annuity TrustS.E.C. Charitable Corporation Edward & Susan CastleberrySiderits Family Limited PartnershipJeremy F. SimpsonPaul G. & Elizabeth SittenfeldDr. Judith & Mr. Steven SteinMr. & Mrs. Steven C. SteinmanTaft, Stettinius & Hollister LLPTime Warner CableTurner Construction CompanyUnited Dairy FarmersThe Eric B. Yeiser Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Eric B. Yeiser$5,000 - $9,999Anonymous (2)Best Buy Children’s FoundationLola Louise Bonnell TrustMr. & Mrs. Harry C. BrownStella M. Buerger Charitable Trust W. Roger Fry, TrusteeCincinnati Business & Professional Women’s Retirement LivingDeupree Family FoundationMs. Susan D. Jones & Morrow JonesAshley & Bobbie FordFotoFocus Thomas R. Schiff Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 (continued) Gannett Foundation, Inc.GE FoundationJohnson Charitable Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. LindnerMarjorie L. Liggett TrustMacGillivray Freeman FilmsMr. & Mrs. Craig F. MaierVictoria L. Memmel Charitable Fund, Cambridge Charitable Foundation Daniel P. Randolph, Trustee Marc A. Randolph, TrusteeMonteverdi, LLC Michael L. CioffiThe Willard and Jean Mulford Charitable Fund, Cambridge Charitable Foundation Daniel P. Randolph, Trustee Marc A. Randolph, TrusteeThe Bill Muster FoundationMr. & Mrs. Malcolm C. MyersOhio Casualty FoundationFrancie & John PepperAugust A. Rendigs, Jr Foundation W. Roger Fry, TrusteeRidgeway Foundation Sarah A. and W. Ward BahlmanCharles Scott Riley III Foundation W. Roger Fry, TrusteeLouis & Melba Schott FoundationMr. & Mrs. Irwin B. SimonMr. & Mrs. Robert A. SullivanMrs. Delle E. TaylorMr. Dean L. Windgassen & Ms. Susan G. StantonWoodward TrustThe Wyler Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Wyler$2,500 - $4,999Anonymous (3)Best Buy Co., Inc.Mr. & Mrs. David T. BohlE. Lucy Braun Endowment FundHazeleen & Lee BrewsterMs. Treon ChristineCLH Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Heekin, IIIMr. Charles Comins & Ms. Audrey Green-CominsMr. & Mrs. Michael A. ConnellyMs. Julie DarttR.C. Durr Foundation, Inc.Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCMrs. Philip O. Geier, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. John Grover

New BeginningsAs Union Terminal celebrated its 83rd birthday on March 31, 2016, historic preservation architects were already examining masonry, steel beams and artwork throughout the structure in preparation for the building’s restoration.

As preservation architects, designers and construction crews prepare to restore Union Terminal, their focus is on repairing water damage and natural deterioration that has taken its toll over

the past eight decades. They will clean and fortify rusting steel, repair and replace damaged masonry and replace outdated mechanical and electrical systems. All of this will make the building more efficient to operate and ensure that its iconic silhouette remains a mainstay of the skyline and the legacy of Cincinnati Museum Center continues for another quarter century and beyond.

With excitement and anticipation, we’ve packed our final boxes. Your visit to Cincinnati Museum Center might be a little different until the restoration is complete, but we will continue to provide you with outstanding learning experiences. Don’t forget to join us beyond the museum walls for community programs during the restoration of Union Terminal.

Visit myunionterminal.com for ongoing construction updates.

Union Terminal Corporation BoardMr. George H. Vincent, Chair & SecretaryMr. Wick Ach, President & Treasurer *Mr. R. Keith Harrison, DirectorMs. Bernadette Watson, Director *Mr. Robert Sheeran, Director **Denotes: Member 2014 Cultural Facilities Task Force

The project scope and funding is exclusively for the full structural restoration and repair of Union Terminal. It does not include updating or adding exhibits within the museums.

Special Thank Youto these extraordinary donorsTaxpayers of Hamilton CountyThe Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./ U.S. Bank Foundation Farmer Family FoundationThe State of Ohio Malcolm & Ruth Myers Family FundThe P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati FoundationHarold C. Schott Foundation Francie & Tom Hiltz

Construction Costs $155,432,060Architect Fees $17,250,000Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $4,500,000Professional Fees $2,450,000Financing Costs $5,600,000Permits & Insurance $1,450,000Temp. Facilities $5,250,000Preconstruction & Construction $7,500,000UTC/UTLLC/CMC Renovation $8,605,940CF Task Force Pre-funded $662,000Owner’s Contingency $4,000,000Total $212,700,000

Hamilton County Sales Tax $175,700,000Federal Historic Tax Credits $21,250,000State Historic Tax Credits $3,250,000Private Philanthropy $7,500,000State of Ohio Capital Grant $5,000,000Total $212,700,000

Project Funding Sources Project Funding Uses

Gifts In-KindCincinnati BellThe Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati RedsEdward D. DillerPartner, Cincinnati Office, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPDinsmore & Shohl, LLPFenton Rigging & Contracting, Inc.GBBN ArchitectsGreater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW)Google Inc.Grubco IncorporatedHamilton County, OhioLandor AssociatesRCF GroupSketchUp ProTime Warner CableUnited Dairy Farmers

$500 - $999 (continued) Mr. W. Kevin Pape & Ms. Kimberly R. StarbuckMorris and Patricia Passer Philanthropic Fund Mr. & Mrs. Morris H. PasserMr. & Mrs. Robert PetersonBill & Margie PowersMr. & Mrs. Stuart R. PrayDr. Mitchell C. Rashkin & Dr. Karen B. OhlbaumAlexandra B. ReynoldsEllen RieveschlMr. & Mrs. Tom RocklinMrs. Laurie RoesslerMs. Janet RunckDr. & Mrs. Eugene L. Saenger The Saenger Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. David J. SavageMary D. SchweitzerRecie & Jim ScottMr. & Mrs. Paul R. StewartMr. & Mrs. Gregory C. ThomasTruepoint Capital LLCU.S. BankChristie & Gregory WolfDr. Robert Wones, M.D.Miss Mariam A. ZabelZaring Family Foundation Allen G. & Donna Zaring

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July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy.If you have a change or correction, please contact the Philanthropy Office at (513) 287-7012.

$2,500 - $4,999 (continued) Mr. & Mrs. J. Franklin HallCathy HanselJeff & Erika HinebaughMr. James J. JennyMr. & Mrs. William J. KeatingMr. & Mrs. J. Brian KroppMr. Brian G. LawlorLeser Family FundJohn and Karen Martens Charitable Fund Mr. & Mrs. John B. MartensMeritor, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Harold A. MertenBonnie & Dan MeyerNational Docent SymposiumDr. Bill NyeThe Richard & Dorothy Pandorf Foundation Mrs. Richard A. PandorfMr. & Mrs. George H. Perbix, Sr.Gale E. Peterson, PhDElizabeth & Bradford PiercePNC BankRegal Power Transmission SolutionsMrs. Nancy L. SchlemmerPaul W. Schuch TrustKathryn ShahaniMr. & Mrs. Gerald SkidmoreMr. & Mrs. Matthew A. SheakleyBruce S. and Caroline C. Taylor FundHelen B. Vogel Trust W. Roger Fry, TrusteeWohlgemuth Herschede FoundationThe Craig Young Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. YoungMr. & Mrs. James Zimmerman$1,500 - $2,499Romola N. AllenMr. & Mrs. Peter A. AlpaughBardes Corporation Halle and Thomas QuinnBuilding Healthy Lives Foundation Mrs. Dianne G. Dunkelman & Mr. Peter SchwartzThe Cambridge Charitable Foundation Daniel P. Randolph, Trustee Marc A. Randolph, TrusteeMr. & Mrs. Mark A. CasellaDr. Brian Coley & Ms. Elizabeth Coley Albert B. Cord FoundationEnterprise Holdings FoundationMartha and Stuart DornetteMr. & Mrs. David J. DuszynskiMr. & Mrs. Fred W. Erschell

$1,500 - $2,499 (continued) Kay Copelin FrenchMr. & Mrs. Gene GardnerJane Garvey & John LanierWm G. & Mary Jane Helms Charitable Trust Leonard A. Weakley, Jr., TrusteeJohn Leshy Fund for Adams County Mrs. Mary Katherine KelleyJohn and Carrie Hayden Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John W. HaydenMrs. Debra R. McMillan-Ash & Mr. William F. AshDr. C. Nelson MelampyDave & Diane MocciaGenji Fund Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Buck NiehoffDr. Elsie Pina & Dr. Charles MehlmanRadian Group IncDaniel & Beverly ReigleMs. Cynthia RobertsonMs. Susan B. Esler & Mr. Steve SkiboCarl & Audre Sedacca Fund #2 Dr. & Mrs. Carl SedaccaMr. & Mrs. Morton Spitz Elizabeth Stone/Limestone Fund Ms. Elizabeth A. StoneMs. Margaret ThompsonCarol & Robert VidalMr. & Mrs. Kevin WardDr. Jerry W. WarnerMr. John H. White, Jr.Woodward Family Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Anthony R. Woodward$1,000 - $1,499Anonymous (2)25th Hour Mr. and Mrs. Mark SchlachterMr. & Mrs. J. Wickliffe AchHenry G. & Elizabeth S. AlexanderMr. & Mrs. Ron ArlinghausAT&T OhioDr. Diane S. BabcockMr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Barton, Jr.Mrs. Jill Berkemeier & Mr. Rick BerkemeierDr. & Mrs. David A. BillmireMr. and Mrs. Frank BlakeBNY Mellon Trust of Delaware Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. BorischMr. & Mrs. Barbara BushmanMr. & Mrs. Ken R. CampbellCatharine ChapmanMichael & Minnie ClementsNancy and Raymond Cooper Charitable Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K. Cooper, II

$1,000 - $1,499 (continued) Mr. & Mrs. Nic & Meghan CoveyMr. Robert W. DorseyBill & Carol EckerleMr. & Mrs. John H. FordMs. Mary Z. ForgielMr. & Mrs. David E. FoxxDr. & Mrs. Harry F. FryWilliam H. & Jane A. GraverMs. Consuelo W. HarrisHatton FoundationMr. & Mrs. Robert A. HenleyTimothy E. Hoberg & Caryl A. YzenbaardMs. Kathryn A. Hollister & Mr. Bradley L. MillerMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. HuenefeldAndrew MacAoidh Jergens FundJohnson Investment Counsel, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Scott WyckoffDr. & Mrs. Richard A. JolsonMrs. & Mrs. Melissa KarausMr. Steven KenatTom & Tara KnipperMs. Jean LauterbachMrs. Everett P. LevineMr. & Mrs. Gary Z. LindgrenMr. & Mrs. David LockeMandare Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Timothy L. MathileMercy Health (Catholic Health Partners)Mr. & Mrs. Bob MillerDavid and Judith Morgan FundMr. Nathan L. NunaleyThe Osher Family Fund Dr. Robert H. OsherMr. Daniel PhelpsMr. Harley V. PiltingsrudWym & Jan PortmanMr. & Mrs. Daniel PostonMrs. Robert PrestonRenaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. The Everingham Family Fund Mr. Lyle J. EveringhamMs. Aviva R. Rich & Mr. Mitchell QuintThe Oikawa and Ristagno Fund Mr. Ross Ristagno, M.D. & Ms. Jeanne OikawaRuthman Pump & Engine Company Mr. Thomas G. RuthmanDr. Anya Sanchez & Mr. Jon SanchezMr. & Mrs. David J. Seeger, JrMr. Clifford R. Scholes & Mr. Peter ScholesMr. & Mrs. ^ James P. SchubertDr. & Mrs. G. Alan Schwemlein

$1,000 - $1,499 (continued) Mrs. Susan ShowersSummertime Kids Fund of the Greater Cincinnati FoundationMs. Carolyn TastadMarcia Brady Tucker Foundation Naomi T. GerwinU.S. Charitable Gift Trust Robert and Janet Banks Charitable Fund Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. BanksMs. Margaret K. ValentineValidex Employment Screening ServicesMs. Hedda W. von GoebenJoAnn & Paul WardThe Warrington Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. BaileyMrs. Harris K. WestonJo Ann F. Withrow$500 - $999AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Frank AlbersBachman FoundationBaker HostetlerMs. Jeanette BerningMs. Eleanor A. BottsMr. & Mrs. Wesley BrownMs. Jo Ann C. Brown & Mr. Tony BeranekTrish BryanMs. Catherine F. Cantey & Ms. Karen FettersDr. John B. ChewningMr. & Mrs. Christian FernholzThe Honorable & Mrs. Richard H. FinanFor Good Media LLCMr. & Mrs. James GoldmanMr. Tom GougeonMr. Dennis L. GrantMs. Barbara K. GrohDr. Kelly HaleMs. Margaret E. HallasMrs. Robert F. HartkemeierMrs. Julie Hoffman & Mr. Craig HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Michael L. HoytThe Honorable Nathaniel R. JonesMr. and Mrs. Rick KuertzMr. and Mrs. Brian McRedmondRichard & Crescent MillerMr. & Mrs. Edward S. NagelMrs. David A. NelsonMr. Tann Nichols & Ms. Nicole Kuzmin- NicholsMr. & Mrs. Eric C. NielsenJames & Mary NordlundRobert & Carol Olson

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