# Contemporary Arts Center CAC UnMuseum & Family Creativity Days > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - Ages: All ages (UnMuseum hands-on floor tailored for preschoolers through teens) - Price: Free admission for everyone courtesy of modern art benefactors - Organizer: Contemporary Arts Center - Official page: https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/contemporary-arts-center-cac-unmuseum-and-family-creativity-days--listing-39a3e69de0e271dbc9befa40 ## About Housed within Zaha Hadid's striking architectural landmark at 6th and Walnut Streets downtown, the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is an innovative, non-collecting contemporary museum offering completely free admission. The entire 6th floor is dedicated to the UnMuseum—a one-of-a-kind interactive gallery where the traditional rule of 'do not touch the art' is thrown out the window. Children and families are encouraged to touch, climb, manipulate, and explore original works commissioned specifically for young audiences by renowned contemporary artists. On winter Saturdays, the CAC hosts Family Creativity Days featuring guided mixed-media workshops, sensory movement games, and open-ended makerspace projects. The soaring central staircase and dramatic light-filled atrium make the building itself an exhilarating sculpture to navigate during cold winter afternoons. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Street-level automated entrance leads to expansive elevators reaching all gallery levels; stroller-friendly open floor plans throughout. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family-friendly restrooms with baby changing stations on multiple floors; cozy seating pods and lobby cafe serving warm beverages and snacks. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all ages; especially engaging for curious kids ages 3 to 14 who thrive on tactile, modern creativity. • Sensory Tips: Bright, multi-sensory environment with kinetic displays, colorful light projections, and tactile sculptures; quiet reading corners in the UnMuseum offer peaceful downtime. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Cincinnati Art Museum Rosenthal Education Center & Free Family Days](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cincinnati-art-museum-rosenthal-education-center-and-free-family-days--listing-ed682e6484dd650a6d051462) — Open on its own schedule · Cincinnati Art Museum · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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