COSI Columbus

The new COSI Columbus is one of my favorite things to do in Columbus, Ohio. It's spacious and the structural design is incredible. The extended parking with shuttle service on busy days and the increased space inside is worth the $4.00 parking charge and $12.50 (for adults) admission charge in my opinion. Seniors admission is $10.50, children ages 2 to 12 is $7.50, and 24 months and under is free.

Photo courtesy of Brad Feinknopf Photography

It was nice to see the design blended in nicely with the Central High School Building. The entrance is extremely large and airy, and getting through the check-in line is quicker and easier. The atrium is seventy-five feet tall and the High Wire Unicycle is featured in the center.

There are so many features it isn't possible to list all of them. I have listed a few of the highlights below.

Life teaches the experience of birth, living and death. It really reveals a lot about the human spirit.

Family Workshops brings kids and parents to learn together and Family Science Quest lets you ask questions, observe and process conclusions.

Family Friday Night is the last Friday of each month. COSI stays open from 5PM to 9PM for more family time and fun.

Camp COSI offers different packages for different ages from 5 years old and up. They also offer camp-in for girls, camp-in for boys and co-ed camp-ins. All camps revolve around a theme and are educational and fun.

Photo courtesy of COSI Columbus - U-TV Exhibit

Girls Exploring Engineering is a workshop for girls in grades 6 - 8. This is an annual event and allows girls to explore a new career field. This year's event is scheduled October 27, 2007. You can make reservations by phone beginning September 10.

New exhibits bring in many a great variety of educational programs. Some of the exhibits are displayed for 2 or 3 days and others up to 6 months. On my recent visit, I really enjoyed Animation by The Cartoon Network and Big Machines. There are several new exhibits coming soon.

Live Shows are always fun and educational. Some of the live shows featured daily are The Electrostatic Generator, Weather Live, The Mind Show, Rat Basketball, The Spirit Show, as well as Little KidSpace Shows.

Photo courtesy of COSI Columbus - Weather Live Show

Extreme Screen Theater features shows daily. The screen is absolutely huge, it measure 83 feet wide and it is 7 stories tall, yet it gives the images shaped like a TV only more detailed and larger. They say the secret is the film size. If you haven't seen it yet, Wired to Win was awesome.

COSI Columbus also has online activities available. To access the online activities, visit the activities page.

You can plan your visit ahead online, check which movies are playing and which exhibits are available by visiting COSI's Web Site. As of November 1, 2007, you'll also be able to purchase tickets online.