American Sign Museum
2515 Essex Place
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
(800) 925-1110
(513) 258-4020, ext. 336
Fax: (513) 421-5144
E-mail: tod@signmuseum.org
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Bring the family, bring your friends, or bring your group to the American Sign Museum for a fun and educational experience! Your personally guided tour will take you through a century of sign history, beginning with the fancy goldleaf glass signs so popular at the beginning of the 1900s, through the pre-neon era of lightbulb signs, to neon's heyday in the 1930s - 1950s, and on into the plastic era of the funky '50s and '60s.
You'll learn about neon: How it works and when it was introduced. You'll witness spinning Sputnik-like signs from bygone eras. And you'll see handlettered showcards from the Las Vegas days of Frank Sinatra and Charo. More than 150 signs in all, plus sign-making tools and equipment, salesman's samples, and more.
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The American Sign Museum is conveniently located at 2515 Essex Place in Cincinnati, Ohio...right off exit 3 of I-71 South.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The best route is via Interstate I-71. If you are coming
south on I-71, take the Taft exit just north of downtown
Cincinnati. At the top of the exit ramp is a traffic light:
Get in the far left lane and turn left. Go about 100 yards
and on your right is a parking lot for Essex Studios. The
Museum is located in Essex Studios.
If you are traveling north on I-71, pass through downtown
and through the tunnel. Take the first exit after the
tunnel, which is Reading Road. The exit is on the left side
of the interstate one-half mile after the tunnel. The exit
splits, but keep to the left, which is Reading Road, and
proceed north until you pass the United Way building. You'll
then pass under an overpass. Continue around the curve until you see a funky used tire store painted chrome yellow. Turn right
on to Minnesota Avenue directly in front of the used tire
store. Go 100 yards to the top of the hill and turn right at
the stop sign onto Essex Place. Go about 50 yards, Essex Studios is on your
immediate right. Park in any available space in the parking lot.
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To make an appointment, call Tod Swormstedt
(800) 925-1110, ext.
336 during regular business hours
(EST)
or at (513)
258-4020
Tours can be scheduled on weekdays and weekends, day
or night, depending upon Swormstedt's availability. It is
not unusual to arrange tours in the evenings and/or on
weekends. Please allow a minimum of three days advance
notice
Now open regular hours on Saturday.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Personal tours are conducted by the Tod Swormstedt, founder of the museum. Tours usually last 1-1/2 to 2 hours, depending upon the amount of questions. The cost is $10.00 per person. Children under 12 accompanied by a paying adult are free. Group rates are negotiable, but average $5.00 per person.
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The American Sign Museum's unique and exciting atmosphere makes
it the ideal choice as a location for your next private party, reception, business meeting or group outing.
Special group rates and packages are available, and we can work with your caterer or one of ours.
Call Tod Swormstedt at 513-258-4020 for information.
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