We've given you a bunch of ideas for holiday shopping over the past few weeks, but if you're still searching, here's our secret tip: Museum gift shops stock some great items and are generally extremely affordable! We visited a few around Columbus to bring you the run down on best buys and top picks.
Wexner Center for the Arts
Who to Shop For: People who love clean lines
Best Find: Stainless Steel Script Columbus Necklace - $75
Best Value: Games and toys that are beautiful enough to fill a living room floor
Columbus Museum of Art
Who to Shop For: People with an artistic flair
Best Find: Handmade Carved Wood Sunglasses - $220
Best Value: Jewelry. Through Dec. 8, all jewelry is 25% off.
COSI
Who to Shop For: Explorers, experimenters and the curious
Best Find: Hexbug Nano robotic bug - $13
Best Value: Kids books with a science-twist
Franklin Park Conservatory Who to Shop For: People with green thumbs Best Find: Hanging glass terrarium, hand-blown on site - $75 Best Value: Live plants - uncommon varieties for prices lower than any garden center or nursery
Best yet, all these places mentioned above offer discounts to those with memberships!
