Do you know a cat lover or two? (Perhaps you’re a fan of the furry felines yourself.) What about a friend with a special interest in Japanese culture? If so, there’s a little-known museum hiding in Ohio that you should know about. The Lucky Cat Museum in Cincinnati is an offbeat day trip destination and one-of-a-kind museum that cat lovers near and far will appreciate. It features an impressive international collection you wouldn’t expect to find hiding in the Buckeye State.

You'll find this one-of-a-kind museum tucked away in the historic Hamilton Tailoring Co. building, also known as Essex Studios.
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Note: Admission to the museum is free but donations are always appreciated.
This quirky museum is dedicated to Japan’s famous Beckoning Lucky Cats, also known as “Maneki-Neko.” It's home to the largest collection of Lucky Cats in North America.
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The museum showcases the collection of owner Micha Robertson. It's always growing and expanding with both purchases and donations.

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You'll observe original Lucky Cat pieces from artists around the world...
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You can visit the Lucky Cat Museum on Tuesday - Saturday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
...as well as unique cat-themed memorabilia and other tributes to Japanese culture.
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To stay up to date on what's happening at the museum, follow Lucky Cat Museum on Facebook.
Before leaving, make sure you check out the gift shop for unique post cards, t-shirts, history books, pins and more.
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(It's the purrrfect way to remember your trip!)

Have you ever been to the Lucky Cat Museum in Cincinnati before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more feline fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: America’s Official Cat Museum, The Feline Historical Museum, Is Right Here In Ohio.

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