One of the best art museums in the country, and a wonderful experience if you spend a little time there, all day, or even several days. The fact that admission and parking are free and there is a good-quality restaurant on-site is just icing on this many-layered art cake.When we visited, the rotating exhibits that are in the first hall past the entrance included one of my favorite artists, Winslow Homer, so that was a great start. Ancient and Asian art is to the right past the picturesque courtyard; we went straight ahead through the long hallway (which had an amazing wall-high mural) and into the Great Hall, which goes up all three stories. The American Art showcases a variety of painting styles, along with some sculpture, and there is a focus on telling Cincinnati's story as the reginal center of American art back in the day.The second floor is where you get a deep dive into Cincinnati's key role in the global potter art movement, especially the evolution of Rookwood Pottery and how it became an international phenomenon. Fascinating story and a lot of behind-the-scenes and personal information about the various characters involved in the movement. It is wild to think that a city in southern Ohio was the focus of something that became a global phenomenon.If you have time, make the effort and go to the third floor where there are rotating contemporary art exhibits. That was apparently the original studio classes area of the museum, and the glass skylights make for some interesting plays of light and shadow on the various exhibits.There's an excellent lunch to be had at the Terrace Cafe. They do recommend reservations, but we got there right when the opened and were seated promptly. The food is freshly prepared and reasonably priced.The high point for us was the special exhibit by Yayoi Kusama and her endless view of polka-dotted pumpkins. We were able to buy tickets and go through at our designated time without delay (probably because it was the middle of the week). It was the kind of thing you see once and never, ever, forget.All in all a great day and an excellent way to get immersed in all kinds of art.

We did not expect to see such a nice collection of art. It was so big that it was almost overwhelming - and admission was free! Being pottery enthusiasts, the Rookwood collection was particularly enjoyable. There is something for everyone at this museum.

A lovely *free* art gallery. Lots of pieces worth seeing - including a couple Picassos. Could spend an entire day there if you wanted to - might be the only way to see everything. Well organized too so it’s easy to hit the things you want to see. Plus a great location - confident but somewhat hidden in the park. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Cincinnati area.

Spent a few hours here roaming the galleries, amazing collection which covers all the highlights from Roman antiquities to Modern Art. Nice regional representation of local scenes and subjects. Well worth a few hours visit. Really enjoyed the food in the dining room, excellent chef and drinks as well. Very pleasant museum ,on a busy day it did not feel crowded.

Another great American Museum, different on a number of dimensions particularly the large mirror and the strong presentation of Calder. Also, and special to us was Steinberg, Rookwood, and especially Duveneck who is unknown to us.