Art Museums & Galleries in Columbus

Columbus has more than its fair share of arts institutions, including the venerable Columbus Museum of Art that features an outdoor sculpture garden and excellent restaurant to enjoy any time of day. On campus of the Ohio State University, the acclaimed Wexner Center for the Arts offers three rotating exhibitions per year, focused on contemporary artists.

Art galleries are clustered in the Short North Arts District and Franklinton near studio spaces at 400 West Rich Street. Standouts include Hammond Harkins Galleries, Brandt-Roberts Galleries, the Joseph Editions and Lindsey Gallery.