Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Lucky Cat Museum by appt. in Cincinnati
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Location on the map
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Phone: +1 513-633-3923
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Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:3–6PM
- Wednesday:3–6PM
- Thursday:3–6PM
- Friday:3–6PM
- Saturday:3–6PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (71)
Omg a cat lovers dream!! My friends and I adored this quirky museum! The experience was absolutely adorable and we all got the cutest cat goodies from the gift shop. I would even go back just to show it to people who havent been because it was a wonderful experience. Definitely recommend!
Loved this place so much! I forget the womans name who runs this place, but she is so nice and her place looks like a mystical store down a Japanese alleyway you will find by chance in the middle of the night!! Go and see her and ask questions, shes more than willing to talk to you about her passion for japanese lucky cats.
Such a cute museum! It may look small on the outside, but its packed full of gorgeous art, figurines, and so much more. Could easily spend several hours looking at all of the beautiful things and speaking to the lovely owner Micha. Cute gift shop with reasonably priced goodies and nice bathrooms in the building. Highly recommend! :)
Super fun place. A must go to if you like cats 😀 Enjoyed it very much!
Went here with my husband and toddler. We had a wonderful time. When you park, look for the cat cut out near the glass doors. There is a door bell there, once you press it, someone will come and let you in. We were a little lost when we first pulled up but we called and the owner answered and let is in right away. Wonderful and beautiful art work is here and gave is all a new appreciation of lucky cats.
Admission is free. Give yourself an hour or more to go through. Depends on how much you read about the cats. Place is small but totally awesome. Small gift shop. Prices are a little high but nice items to purchase
This eclectic little museum is a hidden gem! There is something for everyone to enjoy/learn approximately age 5+ (there are some delicate things). The woman working was so kind! We homeschool and one could easily create an interdisciplinary unit study for this museum including a segment on geography, art, and history. There is also a gift shop that has a full range of great gifts at reasonable prices considering there is no admission fee.
This is classic roadside America stuff! A small little museum dedicated to lucky cats. Only open from 3-6pm. Very nice owner.
Sweet little shop about as big as a living room. Requires some detective skills to find! But totally worth the smile that this place will bring!
This place was great so cute I could have spent all day in there!!! If Im ever in the area again I will definitely come back.
Nice small museum hidden inside a gallery building. It has a big variety of cats. The owner is nice and did not push me to buy anything. Make sure to make appointments first.
We loved this place! It was a very cool place to go see. The lady was very nice and very knowledgeable. We will come back and I will bring my children to see this.
Small gallery space packed with awesome lucky cats! Definitely worth a short trip in if youre in the area. Entry is free, but there is a donation box for cash and a gift shop with lots of great figures and other memorabilia.
Awesome place! Huge variety of interesting, historic, and cute Lucky Cats of all types. If you talk to the owner, you can also learn a ton about them. There is also a fairly priced gift shop with tons of fun things to buy. Fun place! Worth the short drive if youre in Cincy!
We spontaneously drove over after seeing a card advertising this place at Hello Honey, and Im so glad we did! This place is amazing and literally wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling (and any surface in between) FILLED with lucky cats. We showed up close to closing, but the owner was super nice and gave us a thorough tour. Theres a cute little gift shop, too, so we now have a little lucky cat hanging out in our tea corner at home! d( ´・∀・｀)
Really great place! The entrance is a little confusing, but just be patient and wait- someone will come let you in! A personal collection on display in such a nice, neat way. We were not expecting much, but this place really exceeded our expectations. There are some interactive displays, and the owner is very knowledgeable about all of the pieces in her collection- over 2,000! Theres even a small gift shop included, which we couldnt pass up. Worth the trip!
This was a fun little place to visit. I like things that are different like this. It was cool to see all of the different kinds of cat figurines, toys and artwork. My 3 year old son had a fun time here as well. I would definitely recommend This place.
Must see for any cat lover. Large and nicely arranged collection. Some beautiful monmon paintings! Owner is very friendly and will answer any questions. Some hands on things, which is nice. Bought a bank there that has a kitty that pops out and takes your coin and gives a nice thank you meow. Very cute.
Really loved this place and its free! Try to go when Essex Studios is having an art walk for a great evening.
What a treasure this museum is! My wife and I took our two kids to Cincinnati to see this, and were all glad we went. The museum is a collection of the curators lucky cat art, statues, and curiosities, and its a really fun and interesting place to spend some time on an afternoon. I highly recommend a visit if youre in the area.
The best collection of lucky cat stuff ever. Cat lovers beware of all the teeny cute amazing things 😺
If you love lucky cats, or cats in general... This is the place to go. Its free to go in, and the owner is so nice! She has an amazing collection. I would highly recommend it.
Love this museum! Yes, it is the cats meow! If you are looking for a quaint museum in Cincinnati, this is your place! Curator is knowledgeable and kind. Look for Essex Studios, it is inside. Must ring bell to left of main door.
This museum is so cool and one of a kind! The owner lady was so sweet. Will definitely be returning
Wonderful place if you love Japanese culture or cats. Its small and located in an artistic space, but full of interesting items and unique knick knacks.
Amazing! Loved it. Owner was super nice. I think i said wow about 100x. Wal to wall lucky cats.
A private collection of lucky cats on display, this mini museum is definitely a place to check out. The owner was really nice and willing to discuss her collection.
Make sure you talk to Michelle. Her level of knowledge is stunning and the stories behind each piece and their placement are fascinating. She knows her nekos, and her eye is expert. I also collect with over a hundred nekos, but she is so clearly the Neko senpai! Some truly unique and super rare pieces here. Ok for kids who have gentle hands.
Super cute cats everywhere! And so many too! Theres a few interactive things too
Loved this! Gifts made family so happy! Thank you for all the fun!
Cute quirky little studio museum. Theres a lot of unique collectibles and a few interactive parts. Worth about an hour to visit.
This was a really great find! Impressive collection of lucky cats and very nice owner. A fun stop on our trip to Cincinnati. Thank You!
Very cute collection of lucky cats! Worth visiting especially if you are into Japanese culture.
I loved this! Free and totally interesting! The owner is super sweet and is happy to answer any questions!
Great atmosphere, wonderful gift shop
This was a nice surprise being a visitor to Cincinnati. The lady working was real nice, helpful and informative. This is a must see!!!
This place was very enjoyable. I would recommend giving this place a visit(especially if you like cats).
Unique shop, free, definitely worth the visit. Lots of cool cats.
Very unique!. Excited for them to be part of Asian food fest this year!
An amazing Hidden gem!
Such a fun place to visit. Informative, interactive. Overload of cuteness.
Charming & whimsical. There is a staggering number and variety of lucky cats on display.
Great place, cute gift shop and the owner was helpful and full of information
This place was so much fun!!
Such a fun place, thanks for sharing your collection!
A neat place to see lots of cool lucky cat stuff.
Had a great time today. So many Interesting cats.
Cute little art display. Fun little visit for sure.
Very cool place to visit, a hidden gem of Cincinnati.
Cute place with thousands of cats with interesting information and background
Fantastic collection!!
Hard to find not worth seeing unless you like those cheesy waving cats
So friendly and a welcoming atmosphere!
So much fun!!!
Simply a great time!
Fun.
Adorable and quite intriguing
Interesting collection of cats.
Like it!
This place is awesome!
Delightful! That’s all my daughter kept saying after we visited. The museum is delightful! It’s the owner’s personal collection of all things cat. It’s in a small space in the Essex Studios. It may be a bit hard to find, just follow the signs.There are interactive pieces or you can just marvel at the variety of different cat sculptures there are. It’s by appointment only so you need to make a reservation but there may be walk-in times available if you check. It’s free to enter but you can also donate and there’s a small gift shop with more unusual cat items. It’s worth a visit if you like to see something out of the ordinary or if you just like cats.
Total reviews rating 4.8
71 Reviews for Lucky Cat Museum by appt. 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-01Lovely family day out. On Friday May 27, 2022, my 6 year old granddaughter & family stopped in, the owner greeted us at the door (good thing I would have gotten lost in the building lol). We did make reservations ahead of time. Super fun time. It is an amazing collection for all ages. I loved this museum so much. I had a happy feeling the whole time I was there. Its a small place but worth the visit. So much to look at. There is also hands on items for kids to touch throughout the museum. It took us about an hour and 15 mins to walk thru, but I am very slow at looking at everything! Average person could be done in about 45 mins. This is a hidden gem.Do not forget to buy something in the gift shop AND leave a donation/tip! 🐈🐱
Review №2
2021-08-17This place is awesome! It’s pretty small but there are SO many cats here. They are all different and there are a lot of unique pieces. The owner was super nice and was more than happy to share information about all the cats. Is not very big, but we spent about an hour here. Just be aware that you need to make an appointment before visiting. Highly recommend!
Review №3
2022-05-06Absolute must see... make an appointment. She is so sweet, kind and friendly. Very passionate about culture and loves cats
Review №4
2022-03-28The collection was very exquisite. If you are a cat person this will be your heaven. The owners are polite and are passionate. Not your typical Museum.
Review №5
2022-04-22Such a cool little place, definitely worth checking out! The woman who owns the collection is so sweet too and it was fun getting to look around, and to get some things from the little gift shop there!
Review №6
2021-07-05Super cute place and very fun! The people there are friendly and knowledgeable about the exhibit! Interactive, free fortune cookie, a cute little gift shop too! Does not take very long to read and look through everything but it’s very neat! I had a lot of fun even though it’s small, it was still worth the trip :)
Review №7
2021-11-15This is amazing if you like this kind of stuff. There are so many lucky cats its not funny. Area is a little sketchy so lock your car good haha but def worth seeing
Review №8
2021-06-14This was a gem of a museum! The collection is so much more than I expected. The reach of the lucky cat as an international icon is well captured in this exhibit. So worth a stop to see for any traveler.
Review №9
2022-06-30The docent is very knowledgeable and excited to share this knowledge. We enjoyed our visit and learned a lot.
Review №10
2022-04-30Amazing lucky neko museum, the owner is so friendly, and there are many artist made pieces to look at as well as history! An hour is good to look around, worth a visit (by appointment)!