Afternoon Tea at the Cincinnati Observatory

About this event

Journey to the stars and indulge in an afternoon of sparkling elegance at our Afternoon Tea at the Cincinnati Observatory. Nestled amidst the historic, domes and telescopes, you’ll experience a festively unique tea gathering, blending the magical wonders of the cosmos with the comforting, refined ritual of afternoon tea. A presentation on Victorian era tea and dress etiquette at the Cincinnati Observatory in the Victorian age will take you back in time and leave you looking forward to the nostalgia of the holiday season.

Our curated menu features a selection of Bonbonerie tea and holiday treats. Your ticket includes tea, light bites, and a celestial-inspired goodie bag.

Also featuring Jillian Floyd

Jillian Floyd is a multidisciplinary artist and craftsperson, specializing in hat and hair design. With a background in fine art and dance, and over a decade of costume, wig, and makeup production for the theatre, she has spent her life bringing characters and stories to life. After years on the road with touring Broadway productions, Jillian has returned home to Cincinnati to hone her craft, both behind the chair and in the studio.

With a longtime love for historical fashion and storytelling, Jillian has created a whimsical world of fairytale-inspired hair sculptures, entitled Hairy Tale Theatre. This collection reimagines the millinery silhouettes of our beloved tales into wearable hair sculptures, inspiring imagination, transformation, and enchantment.

Tickets: $60/person

From Cincinnati Observatory