National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosOhio, United States51-200 Employees
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati is a cultural institution dedicated to inclusive freedom and social justice, grounded in Underground Railroad history. Located in downtown Cincinnati near the Ohio River, the center opened in 2004. It hosts permanent and special exhibits and offers programming and educational resources intended to provoke dialogue and action on civil rights and freedom. The center serves visitors, educators, and researchers interested in civil rights history and social justice issues, providing resources to support learning and advocacy. Within the broader museums and historical sites sector, it positions itself as a custodian of shared memory and civic reflection. A recent development in 2025 was the center hosting the International Freedom Conductor Awards.