National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 498 ft
- Elevation
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will open on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, in the summer of 2004.A $110-million facility, the Freedom Center will feature three pavilions, celebrating courage, cooperation and perseverance. The story of freedom is woven through the heroic legacy of the Underground Railroad and the American struggle to abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people.Using the Underground Railroad as a lens through which to explore a range of freedom issues, the Freedom Center offers lessons and reflections on the struggle for freedom in the past, in the present, and for the future. And it helps visitors discover the power of one voice shared with many by speaking out about the meaning of freedom.
Getting there
39.09610, -84.51250 · 39°5'46.0"N 84°30'45.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 45 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 53 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 28 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Can you reserve a site at National Underground Railroad Freedom Center?
- No. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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