Holiday Junction featuring Duke Energy Holiday Trains

About this adventure

A cherished regional tradition delighting Cincinnati families since 1946, Holiday Junction returns to the Cincinnati Museum Center at historic Union Terminal. At the heart of this breathtaking exhibition are the historic Duke Energy Holiday Trains, spanning over 1,000 feet of track with more than 300 miniature rail cars and 50 vintage locomotives chugging past hand-crafted snow-blanketed towns, bustling factories, and alpine countryside. Alongside the vintage layout, families can marvel at Brickopolis, an enormous custom LEGO display filled with whimsical holiday scenes, superhero cameos, and hidden easter eggs. Young train conductors can operate child-level wooden railway tables and meet Santa Claus in his cozy rotunda fireside living room. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Seamless elevator access from parking directly into Union Terminal's grand rotunda; extra-wide carpeted aisles flank the train displays. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet nursing mothers' lounge with rocker-recliners located on the lower museum concourse near the Children's Museum. • Age Suitability: All ages, especially captivating for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age train fans. • Sensory Tips: Realistic model train whistles and soft ambient holiday music; low-lighting ambiance creates a magical, calming environment.