Premier science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and hands-on labs for all ages.
333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Mixed reviews: some find it too expensive for toddlers, while others love the dedicated Kidspace and entrance playground.
“There’s a playground at the entrance, tons of activities inside, and there’s even a kidspace within the museum”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 10 upvotes
Get a membership for the kids' play area so you can leave early without guilt if the kids aren't having a good time.
“Getting a membership is key because you can take them anytime you want and don’t feel guilty leaving after 30 mins”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 4 upvotes
They host a 'Noon Year's Eve' countdown event specifically for kids on NYE.
“COSI had a midnight countdown at noon on NYE”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
The toddler area is excellent and can keep young children occupied for hours. Memberships offer reciprocal benefits for other museums.
“Cosi has a great toddler area that can occupy them for hours”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
Use the bulk rate for tickets and utilize the group lunchroom to bring your own food for a party.
“Use the bulk rate to get tickets and take whatever food you want to the group lunchroom.”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
A must-visit science center; check their website for rotating events.
“What's going on in and around COSI.”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 33 upvotes
COSI continues to maintain its commitment to DEI efforts and educational programming despite external political pressure.
“COSÍ isn’t backing down their DEI efforts and programs.”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 30 upvotes
Highly recommended for all ages; pair with a visit to Dirty Frank’s Hotdog Palace for food.
Overheard on r/Columbus · 13 upvotes
Popular science center, but be aware of high germ exposure during winter months.
“COSI is fun but I felt like the kids were basically guaranteed to get sick after a visit”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 8 upvotes
Has a dedicated kids' space that is excellent for crawlers, though it is a paid attraction.
“cosi (the most expensive of these options) but they have a great kids space that a crawler would have a blast.”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 8 upvotes
Great for parties; parents can bring their own food and decorations while kids explore the exhibits all afternoon.
“Parents decorated and brought food. Kids got to explore and have fun all afternoon.”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 4 upvotes
Great for toddlers to run around and explore exhibits.
“she loved running around and looking at all the exhibits”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
A premier science center for kids; check their website for rotating exhibits and membership reciprocity.
“Cosi”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
A membership is a great experience gift for toddlers, providing unlimited visits for a year.
“COSI meembership”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
Highly recommended interactive science center for young children.
“I feel they would have a blast at co-si”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
Science museum with many interactive exhibits.
“and COSI”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 3 upvotes
Provides structured birthday party packages for families.
“COSI or your local community center would have birthday packages.”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 2 upvotes
Located across the river from downtown, it offers a great view of the city skyline.
“It is on the other side of the river from the tall buildings of downtown. You get a good view to “look at buildings””
Overheard on r/Columbus · 1 upvotes
Features a dedicated, high-quality play area for young children.
“COSI has a great kids play area.”
Overheard on r/Columbus · 1 upvotes
KinClub Family Activities is one doorway into KinClub — the intergenerational home built by a family, for families. Keep exploring the rest.
