Cincinnati Museum Center 2016 Annual Report July1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 cover photo by Maria Dehne Board of Trustees Board Chair Edward D. Diller Partner, Cincinnati Office, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Past Chair Francie S. Hiltz Civic Leader Vice Chair Greg D. Carmichael President & Chief Operating Officer, Fifth Third Bancorp Trustees (continued): Profile Vision Letter from the President and CEO Mitchel D. Livingston, Ph.D. Vice Chair Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of- Cincinnati Museum Center will be known As I look back on the past year, our 25th as Cincinnati Museum Center, I am filled Honorable Jeffery P. Hopkins Phillip C. Long a-kind, multi-museum complex that is for its commitment to understanding with tremendous pride. I have always believed that, at its core, Cincinnati Museum Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Julia Poston one of the top 20 most visited museums the richness of our past, present and Center brings people, ideas and organizations together to serve Cincinnati’s Vice Chair Thomas H. Quinn, Jr. nationwide. Museum Center resides in future by providing world-class learning communities in an engaging and educational way. We present a diverse array Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train Cynthia Walker Kenny Johnna Reeder experiences for children and adults. of activities for learners of all types, and of all ages. Owner, Cynthia Kenny Creative station and National Historic Landmark Anya Sanchez, MD, MBA Our Youth Programs, which have served more than 1,600 young people since Vice Chair that was named one of the nation’s most Judith K. Stein, MD important buildings by the American 1989, require the collaboration of numerous community leaders and educators who Reverend Damon Lynch, Jr. Pastor, New Jerusalem Baptist Church Steve Steinman Institute of Architects. Museum Center’s Mission provide opportunities for site visits and job shadowing. These experiences become Cincinnati Museum Center inspires Carolyn Tastad major offerings at Union Terminal include: turning points in a young person’s life. Vice Chair Cincinnati History Museum, Cincinnati people of all ages to learn more about This year we collaborated with the Folger Shakespeare Library and the American Mary Zalla Anne Drackett Thomas History Library & Archives, Duke Energy our world through science; regional Global President, Consumer Brands, Library Association to bring an exhibition First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Managing Director, Cincinnati & Chicago, Landor Albert W. Vontz III Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural history; and educational, engaging Shakespeare to every state in the country. For many, this was a once-in-a-lifetime Kevin Ward History & Science and Robert D. Lindner and meaningful experiences. Treasurer ® opportunity. To be selected by the Folger Shakespeare Library to create and Donna Zaring Family OMNIMAX Theater. Museum Matthew A. Sheakley Center is the largest cultural institution manage this traveling exhibit was truly an honor for our outstanding staff and President, The Sheakley Group James M. Zimmerman in the city of Cincinnati, with more than testament to their talent and expertise. Secretary 1.5 million visitors per year. Our corporate and foundation sponsors and individual donors are vital partners in Martiné R. Dunn our success. Thanks to them, Cincinnati Museum Center is uniquely positioned Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Cincinnati Museum Center Emeriti Trustees Our permanent and temporary exhibits are supported and complemented by a state- to bring the world to our region through The Art of the Brick, DaVinci - the Genius, President and CEO Benjamin L. Bethell Valerie L. Newell ® Helen C. Black H.C. Buck Niehoff of-the-art collections and research facility, OMNIMAX films,Treasures of Travel and so much more. Elizabeth W. Pierce President and CEO, David T. Bohl Robert W. Olson Geier Collections & Research Center, With renovations underway and parts of Union Terminal closed to the public, Cincinnati Museum Center & National Hazeleen P. Brewster John A. O’Steen educational programs, teacher professional partnerships are more important than ever as we bring programming Underground Railroad Freedom Center Otto M. Budig, Jr. O’dell Owens, M.D. development programs, day and overnight DeVere E. Burt Jack W. Partridge out into the community as we continue to serve our Members and our region. camps, public lectures and programs, tours General Counsel John Cassidy John Weld Peck This transformation will demand the kind of entrepreneurial spirit you have come to of historic sites and community-wide cultural George H. Vincent Catharine W. Chapman George H. Perbix, Sr.^ expect from Cincinnati Museum Center and its partners, and we look forward to Managing Partner, Dinsmore and Shohl LLP events. Museum Center’s collections, Frank Corbin Gale E. Peterson, Ph.D. exceeding your expectations. There is no better way to mark 25 years of impact Phillip Cox David C. Phillips encompassing more than 3 million artifacts, Trustees: John F. Crowley William C. Portman, III specimens, art works and archives, are in the community than by restoring our beloved Union Terminal to ensure it stands Jessica Adelman Francis G. Davis Carole T. Rigaud incorporated into our exhibitions, research strong and beautiful for the next generation, and well beyond. Martiné R. Dunn J. Scott Robertson Mark A. Casella and education programs. John E. Fleming, Ph.D. John A. Ruthven What lies ahead? We will continue to strengthen the partnerships we have built, Brian D. Coley, MD, FACR Jane Garvey George A. Schaefer, Jr. In addition, Museum Center has been and form new ones that allow us to remain a relevant and indispensable part of Susan B. Esler Deliaan Gettler Elizabeth Y. Schiff working with our collaborative partner, the the community. We will seek new ways to engage our Members and attract visitors Priscilla G. Haffner Steve Steinman E. Thomas Fernandez Ohio Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, through innovative experiences, while improving the existing programming you R. Keith Harrison, Jr. Michael O. Stough have come to know and love. David E. Foxx John W. Hauck James Turner to protect the Richard and Lucile Durrell Robert L. Fregolle, Jr. Mark Hauser Ronald Tysoe Edge of Appalachia Preserve System for Cincinnati Museum Center is one of I hope you enjoy reminiscing about the exhibits and programs of the past year, Timothy E. Hoberg George H. Vincent only a small number of museums in Jane Garvey more than 50 years. At 16,000 acres, the as much as we enjoyed bringing them to you. Thank you for your patronage James J. Johnson Dean Windgassen Preserve is the largest privately-owned the United States to receive both the David L. Hausrath and your partnership. Gregory B. Kenny protected natural area in Ohio. It provides Institute of Museum & Library Services Carrie K. Hayden Ronald Koetters National Medal and American Alliance Directors Emeriti critical habitats for more than 100 rare plant Jeffrey P. Hinebaugh Robert D. Lindner, Jr. of Museums Accreditation. Kenneth W. Lowe DeVere Burt and animal species. The Eulett Center is Katy Hollister Alice H. Lytle John Fleming, Ph.D. Museum Center’s research and education Smithsonian Affiliations facilitate Peter Horton Craig F. Maier Gale Peterson, Ph.D. facility at the Preserve. It has increased staff a two-way relationship with the Elizabeth W. Pierce, Allison H. Kropp Cortland J. Meader research capabilities, greatly expanded Smithsonian Institution to inspire Daniel J. Meyer opportunities for educational programming lifelong learning in communities President and CEO Brian G. Lawlor Jennifer P. Mooney and enhanced the Preserve’s relationship across America. George H. Musekamp Gary Z. Lindgren with the Adams County community. 2 ^Indicates donor has passed away ©Cincinnati Museum Center 2016 3 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 Total Revenue in FY16 word for it. See our impact for yourself! Government Grants $257,203 Contributions $3,384,100 Earned Income 1,517,417 Visitors $12,077,704 In fiscal year 2015-16 we served visitors from 42 states and 4 countries. 70,000 sq.ft Collections space at our Geier Collections & Research Center 16,000 acres Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of 45203 Appalachia Preserve System co-owned 5mi. and managed with The Ohio Chapter of The Nature Concervancy. 20mi. 35mi. 50mi. Which of our 65+mi. 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 Programs-on-Wheels Groups & Field Trips 120 Schools served 931 total program hours 183,516 guests 3,120 underserved people served 22,558 total people served 90,718 people served in the 10,968 people served in the Greater Cincinnati Region Greater Cincinnati Region: Cincinnati Museum Center Radius of Regional Impact by Zip Code pre-kindergarten to high school Groups & Field Trips Scout Programs Renewed Memberships Heritage Programs Museum Camps & Overnights New Record! Celebrate! Free-Fridays 14,720 visitors served Programs on Wheels Edge of Appalachia Advanced Naturalists STEM Girls Museum Center Exhibits & Sharkespeare First Folio We set a single month 55,162 visitors celebrated with July 24, 2015 4,545 Attendance Record us on our 25th Anniversary August 21,