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Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High St Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 292-3369
Gazillionaire and Owner of Limited Brands Les Wexner donated his pocket change back in 1989 so that Ohio State could build this mecca to modern art. The building, designed by Peter Eisenman, is a conversation piece unto itself. Indoors, The Wex hosts an ever-revolving door of installations, films, performance art, and concerts.
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
333 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-2674
COSI is a science museum that is chock full of hands-on family fun. Unlike a typical museum, you can rub your dirty paws on just about everything here. The kiddies love it, which helps to explain why COSI has been a popular field trip destination since Sneaky was a youngster. Admission is somewhat pricey ($23 for adults), but between the exhibits, films, games, and other interactive goodies, a trip to COSI is a day well-spent. Standard hours are 10-5 on Mon-Sat and 12-6 on Sunday, although there are extended hours on the last Friday of the month, New Year's Eve, the harvest moon, Yom Kippur, and whenever they feel like it. Interesting side note: COSI is located in the old Central High School building, where the movie "Teachers" was filmed. That Ralph Macchio is sooo dreamy!
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-6801
Columbus' art museum may surprise you. Besides hosting some fantastic permanent pieces, the Columbus Museum of Art now brings in some interesting exhibits, both excellent (Monet) and...not so much (quiltmaking). Open Tue-Wed,Fri-Sun 10am-5:30pm; Thu 10am-8:30pm
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
13515 Yarmouth Dr Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 856-2222
Who knew a motorcyle museum could be so cool? Hop on your hog and head east of Columbus to this one-of-a-kind destination. You never know when motorcycle enthsiasts like Jay Leno, Tom Arnold, or the guy from the Village People (OK - we made that last one up) are going to be in town, because this venue is for people who REALLY like motorcycles. Models from the last 100+ years are all on display. Harleys and Vincents and Indians...oh my! Like Dolly Parton sings, open 9 to 5 daily.
Jack Nicklaus Museum
2355 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43210
614-247-5959
Before there was Tiger, there was the Golden Bear. We're not sure why golfers embrace animal names (here's to you, Walrus!), but Jack was the original. Nicklaus grew up in Columbus and makes the city home to his Memorial Golf Tournament, so it makes sense that his museum would reside here as well. You probably want to be at least a casual golf fan to visit, but you'll likely find it well worth the $10 price of admission ($5 if you hung onto your old college ID). Open Tu-Sa 9-5.
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