COSI

Center Of Science & Industry in Columbus, Ohio

COSI (Center of Science and Industry) Columbus is considered one of the most respected science centers in the nation and was named best science center in the country by Child Magazine in 2002. COSI features over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to hands-on science featured through seven unique exhibition areas such as Ocean, Space, Gadgets, Life, Progress, little kidspace, Big Science Park and a temporary exhibit gallery.  COSI also features a 7-story giant screen theater, the only high wire unicycle in the U.S., a restaurant and retail shop. 

For more than 40 years COSI has been creating programs that make learning science fun for young and old alike. Five million teachers and students have participated in outreach educational programs. At the Columbus facility there are over 300 interactive exhibits throughout COSI’s exhibition areas. The educational programs include innovative field trip experience, and COSI on Wheels brings science into the schools as a fun learning experience. It is an exciting, as well as informative, atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about science, industry, health and history. There are 10,000 parking spaces within a three-block area of COSI.

• Location: 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

• Phone: 888-819-COSI

• Open: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open Monday for Columbus Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Closed for New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas.

• Admission: $12.50, adults, age 13-59; $10.50, seniors, age 60+; $7.50, youth, age 2 to 12. Free admission for: Children, 23 months and younger; ASTC guests; Active military and Reservists (50 percent savings for spouse and immediate family members); Certified teachers; Little Brothers and Sisters when accompanied by Big Brother or Sister. Other discount savings include $1.00 off admission for AAA members.

Return to OhioTraveler.com's Museums and Halls of Fame