Kenner: Creating A Toy Empire Exhibition Coming To Cincinnati In 2027

An exhibition celebrating Kenner and Cincinnati’s place in Star Wars toy history is scheduled to open at the Cincinnati Museum Center! Kenner Creating A Toy Empire is set to run from March 19 through June 27, 2027, and fans can donate to support the project.

As we mentioned in our previous report, the exhibition is scheduled to arrive in time for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars. The museum’s announcement offers a closer look at what visitors can expect, including rare collectibles, original designs, stories and interactive experiences.

A Look Back At Kenner’s Toy Legacy

For Star Wars action figure collectors, this sounds like a wonderful opportunity to look beyond the toys on our shelves and learn more about the creative work and people behind them. Kenner’s figures and vehicles introduced generations of fans to collecting, and seeing original designs alongside rare collectibles should make for a fascinating trip down memory lane.

Whether you grew up creating adventures with Kenner’s original Star Wars figures or discovered them years later, the exhibition sounds like a great way to celebrate the company’s place in toy history and the city where so much of that history began.

Support The Exhibition

Cincinnati Museum Center is inviting fans and supporters to donate to the exhibition. Contributions will help support the project and its collection of rare collectibles, original designs, stories and interactive experiences.

To learn more and contribute, visit the official Kenner exhibition support page. The exhibition is also supported by the Steiner Family Foundation in memory of Cincinnati native Corky Steiner.

Plan Your Visit

Kenner Creating A Toy Empire is scheduled to run from March 19 through June 27, 2027, at Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203. The exhibition support page does not currently list admission prices or ticket details. You can find general information about visiting on the museum’s website.

We’re looking forward to learning more about the exhibition and seeing Kenner’s Star Wars legacy celebrated in Cincinnati!