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Location
Parking
Underground and above-ground garage west of COSI operated by City of Columbus & LAZ, street meters, surface lots within 10 minute walk. Parking rates vary based on location and events.
Accessibility
Amenities and accessibility information available
Best time
Purchase tickets in advance to avoid long lines, especially during special events and weekends when the venue gets very busy with families.
About Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
Hands-on science museum & planetarium. This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Award
- #1 Best Science Museum by USA TODAY 10Best (2026, 6th time in 7 years)
- Featured Exhibits
- The Science Behind Pixar (through Sept 2026), Mythic Creatures, Project: Ripple Effect, VR Simulator
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
We went to COSI on a Sunday, and it was definitely pretty busy — lots of families and kids running around (which makes sense!). We don’t have kids ourselves; we were just looking for something different and fun to do for the day. There…
A great place to visit for something new. It is pricy. If you have kids you can spend @4 hours. There are 2 floors of multiple exhibits. There are a ton of interaction exhibits. They do have a small food court and gift shop. There are…
After years of sometimes painful adjustment to the larger building and more elaborate existence, COSI has found its groove. An excellent balance of exhibits for all ages, from little kidspace and traveling paw patrol to nature…
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Did You Know?
- COSI features 'The Science Behind Pixar' exhibit, an interactive experience where visitors can engage in the animation process for extended periods, with families reporting 90+ minutes of engagement with animation creation activities
- COSI operates monthly 'COSI After Dark' events specifically designed for younger adults, establishing a recurring special event program that has become an institution in Columbus's entertainment calendar
- The museum features a dedicated 'little kidspace' area for children in 1st grade and under, with multiple specialized play zones including dramatic play areas, water play, art rooms, and soft play construction areas designed for extended engagement
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