We experienced some colorful adventures on our trip. One being in the “American Sign Museum” in Cincinnati, Ohio.
After seeing some neon sign pictures recently, I became intrigued. I wondered if there was a neon sign museum anywhere in the U.S. I searched the internet and found a few…the largest being The Museum of Neon Art in Glendale, California. There was also The National Sign Museum in The Dalles, Oregon, The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio and The Lost Highway Museum (a private collection in Washington).
I thought if our undetermined route takes us near Cincinnati, it might be possible to check out the American Sign Museum on our way home from our recent roadtrip…and we did. The museum is small (it’s hoping to expand) but it was full of fun signs (not all neon) and signage history.
We enjoyed our time looking at all the different types and styles of signs and we felt it was worth the stop. I would consider going to other sign museums, if there was an opportunity to do so.
I was impressed by all the figures neon signs could portray. They are truly works of art. Each one unique.
Color, color… wonderful, bright color.
Who knew it would be so interesting to see a collection of old signs, but it was!
It is great to know neon signs continue to be crafted.
Color, color… so much color. This was one of two colorful adventures on this trip. Stay tuned for another one.
I love all the bright colors! So fun 🙌😊
Color stimulates the brain!
I love color too.
Oh, my gosh! It is the flavor of Americana! Pieces of our history lit with promise of offers of merchandise to satisfy us. The history of advertising would be a really fun topic to study, I think. Thanks for sharing!
I agree, the history of advertising would be very interesting.
Maybe a topic for the senior class in Faribault…
Glendale, CA was next door to where I grew up! I worked nights for a year in a hospital there. I see that the DQ was closed. I bet you were bummed about that!
I doubt the museum was around then. ha!
We were not looking for ice cream when we saw the DQ…but after being in the museum
we noticed the iconic DQ sign.
I would love to visit this sign museum because I am drawn to signs. They are works of art, pieces of history. Thank you for sharing this amazing find with us.
I thought of you while we were visiting the museum, because I know your interest in signs.
I know you would so enjoy this museum.
It was a lot of fun to see all the signs.