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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 62 attractions in Columbus
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Known as "COSI," this enormously popular attraction offers all sorts of hands-on exhibits, from conducting your own water experiments to creating a... more » Known as "COSI," this enormously popular attraction offers all sorts of hands-on exhibits, from conducting your own water experiments to creating a newscast to watching yourself age. Three movie theaters provide enough entertainment variety for the whole family. « less
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Attraction type: Science museum
Address: 333 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215
Tel: 614-228-2674
Fax: 614 629 3226

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( 1-5 of 5 )
“Great place for kids AND ADULTS”
5 of 5 stars
GMan5431
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and i, both 27 were taking a weekend trip to Columbus. We settled on going to COSI during the day on Saturday. It turned out to be miles more fun then i could have ever expected. The price is a little steep, for everything (all the exhibits, the CSI adventure, and the 3-D movie it was 23.50 a... more

“A Must See in Columbus”
5 of 5 stars
looking4OZ
ohio
Jun 19, 2008

I am a resident of the columbus area and I must say that COSI is wonderful! When you buy your pass also get a list of events. Rat basket ball is a must see and is free with admission. I recommend the EXTREME screen only if you are into documentary style movies. Usually kids are not thrilled with the movies... more

“Truly Terrific Children's Museums”
5 of 5 stars
onlyalittlepicky
Louisville KY
Jul 30, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

We have a 5-year-old and make children's museums a part of our vacation wherever we go; we've been to at least half a dozen in the last 2 years. COSI is one of the best I've seen. We came for a traveling Star Wars exhibit, which was fantastic. But all of the exhibits -- even those that were obviously a... more

“Entertained my kids for hours...lots of fun”
5 of 5 stars
skeeziks
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Jul 26, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

We visited COSI for the Star Wars exhibit. The exhibit itself was not that great. But, the rest of COSI was a huge hit with the family. We went there on a Sunday and my boys (11 and 7) were entertained from noon until 6...and we didn't even see any of the shows or movies. We had saved the Star... more

“Magnificent Place for Kids!”
5 of 5 stars
ButterBee
Cincinnati, Ohio
Aug 1, 2005
16/16 found this review helpful

We went on a short weekend trip to Columbus to visit the COSI and Columbus Zoo. What a wonderful time!I can't say enough about the COSI.I highly recommend it. It is kid oriented and very very hands on. There is enough to keep the whole family busy for the entire day.The place is clean and well maintained. It is relatively... more

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Center of Science and Industry (COSI) Address

333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Tel: 614-228-2674 Fax: 614 629 3226