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Location
Accessibility
commitment to accessibility, family restroom available
Visitor tip
Use the Design Your Visit station to customize your experience based on interests and available time - reviewers specifically praised this feature as something more museums should offer
Visitor tip
The kids area features well-designed interactive art creation stations that engage children ages 4+ in hands-on learning - highly recommended by parents as educational and entertaining
About The Columbus Museum
Art, local history exhibits & gardens. American art & regional history exhibits are displayed in a former private home with lush gardens.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art and History Museum
- Admission
- Free (donations appreciated)
- Highlights
- Interactive art exhibits, kids area, Southern art collection, local history displays
- Special Features
- Design Your Visit station, glass blowing workshops, gift shops
What visitors say
The Columbus Museum provided an outstanding cultural and educational experience with beautiful exhibits, impressive artwork, and engaging historical displays throughout the visit. The museum offers a wonderful combination of American…
Beyond what I had anticipated. I am an art major and I enjoyed this museum. I also am a mama. My kids loved learning and creating art in their kids exploring area. The kids area is well thought out and interactively helping kids engage…
This beautiful Mediterranean Revival building displays the finest in local and regional art, and has exhibits depicting the development of Columbus on permanent display, with temporary exhibits changing periodically. Before he died in…
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Did You Know?
- Founded on a 9-acre estate donated in 1947 by W.C. Bradley, a Columbus business leader and philanthropist, to serve as a center of culture and education
- Housed in a Mediterranean Revival building that was originally a private home, now featuring a spacious three-level venue
- Offers completely free admission with donations appreciated, making it accessible to all visitors regardless of economic background
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