PRESS RELEASE

July 20, 2011

Media Contact:Jenna Stoll, (513) 287-7099 office, (513) 373-6592 cell, jstoll@cincymuseum.org

Stars of OMNIMAX film return to Museum Center
Meet Sean Casey and see his Tornado Intercept Vehicle

CINCINNATI–The stars of the popular OMNIMAX film, Tornado Alley, will be making their second trip to Cincinnati Museum Center this weekend, July 23 and 24. The film, recently extended to October 13, has drawn large crowds to Museum Center and now visitors will get an in-depth look at one of the vehicles that helped make the film possible and the man behind it all.

On Saturday, July 23 you can see the TIV from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and meet Sean from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then help them cheer on the Reds while the TIV and Sean are at Great American Ball Park for the Reds game at 4:10 p.m.

The TIV and Sean will be at Cincinnati Museum Center all day on Sunday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. See Tornado Alley and hear Sean introduce all films that day, giving his inside perspective and enter to win the raffle for some great autographed Storm Chasers prizes. Sean and TIV driver Marcus Gutierrez will be meeting fans, signing autographs and taking pictures. The first 50 people to see Sean on Saturday and Sunday will receive an autographed Tornado Alley poster.

Scheduled Show times
Saturday- 11 a.m., 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 p.m.
Sunday- 11 a.m., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 p.m.
*Due to large crowds we encourage purchasing tickets ahead of time at www.cincymuseum.org or by calling (513) 287-7000 and to verify show times.

Make a day of it at Cincinnati Museum Center and beat the heat! See Cleopatra: The Exhibition in its final days. Cleopatra is open Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday (last entry at 6 p.m.). OMNIMAX combo prices are $26.50 adult and $17.50 child, $17.50 Member adult and $12.50 Member child.

Cincinnati Museum Center gratefully acknowledges their Tornado Alley sponsors, Local 12 and K-12.

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About Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is a nationally recognized institution as well as national historic landmark. Dedicated to sparking community dialogue, insight and inspiration, Museum Center was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Our Union Terminal has been voted the nation’s 45th most important building by the American Institute of Architects. Organizations within Cincinnati Museum Center include the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. Recognized as Forbes Traveler Magazine as the 17th most visited museum in the county, Cincinnati Museum Center welcomes one million plus visitors annually. Cincinnati Museum Center gratefully acknowledges operating and capital support from the taxpayers of Hamilton County and the State of Ohio. For more information, visit www.cincymuseum.org.