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COSI Columbus
COSI Columbus has been considered one of the most respected science centers in the nation — serving 18 million visitors in our building since 1964. For more than 40 years, we have been well known for creating programs and experiences that make science fun while empowering and engaging visitors through hands-on discovery. An additional five million teachers and students have participated in our innovative outreach education programs that are tailored to support national and statewide science curriculum and standards.
COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout our discovery-based and themed exhibition areas – Gadgets, Life, little kidspace, Ocean, Space, Progress and outdoor Big Science Park – an
Extreme Screen Theater, a restaurant, and a retail shop. The exhibition areas provide experiences for all age levels to creatively combine science facts and learning through play. COSI’s extensive education
programs include in-depth field trips as well as a range of outreach activities. Innovative programs such as Electronic Education and COSI On Wheels bring science learning to students throughout Ohio and neighboring
states. Camp-In, an overnight experience for Girl Scouts that began 34 years ago, is now duplicated nationwide.
COSI opened to the public on March 29, 1964, as a venture of the Franklin County Historical Society, a private, not-for-profit Ohio corporation. It was originally housed in Memorial Hall, a historic structure that was a major performing arts hall dedicated in 1906 in Columbus. In 1999, COSI moved to a new location in downtown Columbus designed by internationally renowned architect Arata Isozaki.
COSI Mission
COSI provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves. We motivate a desire toward a better
understanding of science, industry, health, and history through involvement in exhibits, demonstrations, and a variety of educational activities and experiences. COSI is for the enrichment of the individual
and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Earth.
COSI Core Values
COSI believes an innovative learning experience can change lives. The Team strives to create and deliver the highest quality visitor experiences and service, while nurturing life-long, mutually beneficial
relationships.
