Central Ohio Fire Museum
260 N. 4th St., 43215
Take a tour of this station built in 1908 and the little ones can enjoy some playtime in the firehouse play area while also learning some valuable information about fire safety.
- Admission: $6 for children, $8 for adults, $7 for seniors
- Parking: Free | Surface lot
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S. Grant Ave., 43215
Apply for a library card online or in person and have access to all 23 Columbus library locations! The Main Library, located in downtown Columbus, is the largest and most robust in the system. With over 300,00 volumes, kid areas, adult reading areas, a café, and more, it's easy to spend hours here. Don't forget to check out the ample programming regularly taking place on-site.
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Charged hourly (free for the first hour) | Parking garage
COSI
333 W. Broad St., 43215
COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, has been named the best science center in the country by USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice four years in a row. this interactive and engaging science museum has activities for all ages, including the one-of-a-kind American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery. Take your younger children to pretend in COSI’s little kid space where they can safely climb, slide, build, splash and imagine. For older kids, head over to The Big Kid Lab for cool engaging activities appropriate for their developmental levels!
- Admission: $20 for ages 2-12, $25 for ages 13+
- Parking: $5 | Underground garage
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E. Broad St., 43215
Get inspired by world-class exhibits at the Columbus Museum of Art. There are plenty of engaging opportunities to promote creativity and get hands-on with art. Don't miss the Big Idea Gallery, the Wonder Room and the Center for Creativity!
- Admission: $18 for age 18+ | Free on Sundays
- Parking: $5 | Surface lot
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W. Broad St., 43215
An experience truly unique to Columbus, this facility along the Scioto Mile honors veterans and families from ALL branches of service and ALL eras of conflict; telling stories about their entire experience from enlisting onward.
- Admission: $10 youth, $17 adult, $15 senior, free for children under 5, veterans, active-duty military members and Gold Star families
- Parking: (0-3 hours): $5 for members, $6 for visitors, free for veterans | Surface lot
