“Equal to Any in the City:” Ball & Thomas Photographs 1840s – 1870s Exhibit
July 3 – October 14
Cincinnati Museum Center
Price Varies
See “Equal to Any in the City:” Ball & Thomas Photographs 1840s – 1870s at Cincinnati Museum Center from July 3 through October 14
Experience American history through the lens of one of the 19th century’s greatest photographers. James Presley Ball, a free man of color, used his incredible skill to transcend racial barriers and establish himself as one of the most sought-after photographers in the country.
Discover J.P. Ball’s rise to international fame and entrepreneurial success through over 100 original photographs, curated from Cincinnati Museum Center’s J.P. Ball photograph collection, the largest in the United States. Follow the rise of a man sought after by some of the most prominent people from the mid-1800s – including Frederick Douglass and Queen Victoria – and ordinary African American families alike.
Through his lens, Ball provides important documentation of African American lives, providing agency for people often underrepresented. Along the way, meet the talented Black artists working alongside Ball, including fellow photographer and brother-in-law Alexander S. Thomas and renowned painted Robert S. Duncanson.
Part of Cincinnati Museum Center’s contribution to the America 250 celebration.
Tickets to “Equal to Any in the City:” Ball & Thomas Photographs 1840s – 1870s
Tickets to “Equal to Any in the City:” Ball & Thomas Photographs 1840s – 1870s are included with museum admission.
- Adult Ages 13-59: $19.50 – $24.50
- Senior Ages 60+: $12.50 – $17.50
- Child Ages 3-12: $12.50 – $17.50
- Children 2 & Under: Free
- Members: Free
- Museums for All: Eligible recipients receive free parking and $3/person Museum Admission tickets for up to 10 people when EBT, SNAP, or Medicaid card and photo ID is presented at the box office.
Cincinnati Museum Center Venue Details
Parking
Cincinnati Museum Center parking is $6 per vehicle and is free for members and guests using the Museums for All discount. Guests should take a ticket from the gate to enter. Guests can pay at the box office, through the QR code on the ticket, or at the pay-on-foot parking machine next to the Public Safety office.
Accessibility
Accessible restrooms are located throughout Union Terminal. The box office rents wheelchairs and Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) on a first-come, first-served basis. Wheelchairs are $5, and ECVs are $25. Quiet zones are located throughout the building.
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