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Columbus Museums
(Columbus, Ohio - OH, USA)



Columbus plays host to an eclectic variety of museums, from the Harley-Davidson museum and the largest hair and barber museum in the world, to Columbus's respected Center for Science and History and the Jack Nicklaus Museum. Here are the main museums in the Columbus area.




Columbus Museums: A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Museum - 491 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio (OH), 43215, USA
Tel: +1 614 228 6353
Close to downtown Columbus is the first Harley dealership established in the country, carefully restored and home to a huge assortment of memorabilia and vintage Harleys.
Columbus museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 08:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Columbus museum admission: free

Columbus Museums: Center of Science and History (COSI) - 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio (OH), 43215, USA
Tel: +1 614 228 2674
A museum bound to keep the children interested for a couple of hours, the Columbus Center of Science and History is home to interactive and hands-on exhibits covering a diverse range of subjects. Other attractions here include a large dome theater complete with moving seats.
Columbus museum open: Wednesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - noon to 18:00
Columbus museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children, children under two, teachers, and active military free

Columbus Museums: Barber Museum - 2 1/2 South High Street, Canal Winchester, Ohio (OH), 43110, USA
Tel: +1 614 833 9931
The Barber Museum in Columbus is the largest hair library and barber museum in the world, boasting artifacts and memorabilia dating back to the 18th century. Highlights include 58 barber poles, 500 shaving mugs, plus tooth-pulling tools, as well as a barbering hall of fame.
Columbus museum open: by appointment only
Columbus museum admission: free

Columbus Museums: Jack Nicklaus Museum - 2355 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio (OH), USA
Tel: +1 614/247-5959
One of the greatest golfers of all time is a Columbus native, Jack Nicklaus. This museum documents his life with a great variety of interactive exhibits, memorabilia, and interesting displays, including one of the best golf memorabilia collections in the country.
Columbus museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00
Columbus museum admission: charge, discounts available for students with valid ID

Columbus Museums: Kelton House Museum and Garden - 586 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio (OH), 43215, USA
Tel: +1 614 464 2022
Built in 1852, this beautiful Victorian house gives visitors a glimpse of life in 19th-century Ohio, when Columbus acted as an important stopover on the Underground Railroad, as only the Erie separated slaves from Canada and freedom.
Columbus museum open: Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00 (groups of six or more allowed during the week)
Columbus museum admission: free

Columbus Museums: Ohio Historical Center - 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio (OH), 43211, USA
Tel: +1 614 297 2300
Located near the Ohio State University, this popular Columbus museum offers an in-depth overview of Ohio history from the Ice Age to 1970, through the use of over a million different items. Highlights at the Ohio Historical Center include an extensive collection of Native American Art, woven goods, and displays focusing on the state's natural history.
Columbus museum open: Tuesday to Wednesday, Friday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 09:00 to 21:00, Sunday - noon to 17:00
Columbus museum admission: charge, discounts available for students, children under five free

 
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