Thursdays through May 2025
5:00–9:00 PM

CMA After Hours

October 2024–May 2025, 5:00–9:00 PM
 
CMA is open LATE every Thursday with $5 general admission. From 5:00–9:00 PM, enjoy dinner and drinks in the café, explore the galleries, shop in the store, and more.

Activate your Thursday night visit!

Join us for an exciting weekly series offering immersive experiences October 2024 to May 2025! Each week features a unique theme, ensuring there’s always something new to discover and enjoy. Each experience includes the cost of general admission and requires advance registration—find all details below.

1st Thursday: Art History Happy Hour

6:00–7:00 PM
Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers
Note: there will not be an Art History Happy Hour in March.

Join us in Schokko Café for a cocktail or mocktail. From 6:30-7:00 PM, enjoy a fun and informative 30-minute tour that explores different art styles and periods, all centered around a big idea.
 
Ticket includes one complimentary drink, the tour, and museum admission.

2nd Thursday: Rest & Relaxation

6:00–7:00 PM
Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers

Unwind with a soothing yoga session led by Replenish Well & The Yoga Carriage. Enhance your experience with a custom CMA intention card, guiding you through a mindful exploration of our galleries.
 
Ticket includes the yoga session and museum admission. Special non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase in Schokko Café.

3rd Thursday: Art Film Night

7:00–8:30 PM
Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers

Immerse yourself in the world of art through film. Join us for a brief 10 Minutes on the Dot discussion before diving into curated screenings from the Exhibition on Screen series and other specially selected films. Screenings begin at 7:00 PM.
 
Ticket includes the film screening and museum admission. Drinks available for purchase in Schokko Café.

4th Thursday: Creating in the Galleries

6:00–7:30 PM
Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers

Spend an evening sketching in the galleries with creative prompts and guidance from artist AJ Vanderelli. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience necessary.
 
Ticket includes museum admission and supplies (graphite pencils only). Participants may bring their own sketchbooks.

5th Thursday in January: Honoring Black Creativity and Culture

January 30, 6:00–8:00 PM
Tickets include museum admission and are $5 for nonmembers, free for members

Celebrate the kick-off to Black History Month at CMA After Hours with an evening of art, culture, and community. Enjoy music from Sonicc Blush, a bar with fresh libations, small bites by Kitchen Delicious, a photo booth by A&K Memories, unique vendors, and a live performance by the OSU Dance Department.

In collaboration with Irrepressible Soul, featured artists include Hakim Callwood with music from Sonicc Blush, and vendors Imani Tate, Inxovate, Krafted by Kie, and Wyze Art.

Plus, at 6:30 PM students from the Ohio State University Dance Department will perform Four Corners, choreographed by Ronald K. Brown and originally commissioned by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 2014.

Admission is just $5 for Thursday nights and includes full access to the galleries and this special celebration of Black creativity and culture. Members enjoy free entry. Registration is encouraged.

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