On a recent visit to Columbus we visited The Columbus Museum of Art. We went on a Thursday evening…read morein which there was FREE ADMISSION ( 5 - 10pm) i believe and toured the beautiful Museum seeing some spectacular art. Also on this Thursday they had a huge outdoor party going on with a huge crowd, Live Dj, dancing and a full bar setup were people we beautifully dressed and having a great time. Highly Recommend a visit when your in the area. See the website for all info.

You know, I was never a fan of being dragged to the art museum as a kid. It was boring! Who wants…read moreto stand around looking at pictures all day? But I think if the museum had been like it is now, I would have loved it. Even as an adult, it adds so much to the experience to have the themed activities in nearly every gallery. There are games, writing and drawing prompts, books to read, and more to really connect people of all ages with the artwork and keep you coming back. The free admission on Sundays and $5 Thursday nights are great, too! Whether you're local or visiting, it really is worth your time to spend a few hours at one of the most accessible museums in town.

We love this place!…read more We've been members forever so that gives us flexibility. The latest butterfly exhibit is 5* Excellent staff....as always.

3.5 for me personally. While the butterfly exhibit and the conservatory was nice, it isn't very…read morebig. Plus a chunk of it is under construction. For $25 it was a pass for me considering the majority of the rest of Franklin Park is open to the public and free. There were lots of flowers and community gardens in the regular park. I think it is a good location for families with kids. Or if you are local and get a year pass.

Did you ever wonder why Westerville remained "dry" until just a few years ago? Not many people are…read moreaware the Prohibition movement began as a moral crusade right here in Ohio. In Oberlin, to be exact, but it moved to Westerville in 1893. Back in the late 19th century, the movement to make alcohol illegal was spawned in our very back yard. It was known as the "Anti-Saloon League" and its headquarters was moved to Westerville, and remained active from 1893 to 1933. National politics was influenced through the printed word and lobbying and eventually, Prohibition was enacted by Constitutional amendment. A truly amazing story. The League bequeathed an important collection of written material to the Westerville Public Library which houses the Anti-Saloon League Museum. It is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm and by appointment. A very cool piece of national history in Westerville!

Wow this was a bit of a strange encounter.... We came looking for the museum about the history of…read moreprohibition however, it seems like the museum is in the process of transition to an interactive exhibit on journalism and the history of newspapers in the area. It's definitely coming together and there are a few prohibition artifacts left , but we were definitely disappointed not to learn more about the origins of the prohibition movement--A bit of a disappointment. The museum is located in the public library downtown.

Saying it's better than it used to be is not exactly a ringing endorsement...but at least they do…read moreseem to have slightly more student-focused programming now. The fundamental problem is that this has always been a museum nobody asked for in a location that would be better used for something more useful to the OSU community in a poorly planned building named after a person who is probably not a point of pride for the school and whose contribution cannot possibly have covered even a fraction of what it's cost to keep the place up over the years. Other than that, it's great. Seriously, though - if you're visiting columbus and want to see an art museum, the downtown one is the way to go, or their short north outpost if you're into contemporary art. If you're visiting Ohio State and want to see exhibits about what they do there, there are nice ones in the library and scattered across the various department buildings. I don't know what the future holds for this place...but they better figure something out before they go the way of Mean Mr. Mustard's.

We enjoyed our first visit to "The Wex." We had a bit of trouble finding the front entrance, as it…read moreis tucked away in the middle of campus and not very well marked. We ended up parking in the Campus South parking garage, and it was just a short walk over. Entrance was free. The current exhibits of modern art were abstract, and I found some of them a little challenging to understand. Nonetheless, I am glad this center exists and I do appreciate art in all its forms. Staff was very friendly and they have a cool gift shop with items you will likely not find anywhere else.

The kids kept asking to come here, so we finally did. Good…read moreplace for families, and it was pretty busy when we went. The lighting made me a little dizzy afterward, but the kids had a good time.

Long line to get in, but I'm glad the arts are being celebrated. Loved every minute of everything…read morehere. It's a Great escape. Lots of kids running around which you can still find peace and quiet and some corners. The art makes you think and makes you want to take it all in in bits and pieces.

Along with a few others, I was in search of an event space for an all day event for about 20…read morepeople. I had heard about The Depot previously, so I suggested that we check it out as an option. It was easily the winner of the many locations we toured. The events manager was extremely friendly and helpful before and during the event. We used their catering and had plentiful food throughout the day - we had brought in our own snacks and they were barely touched because everyone was quite content with the breakfast and lunch foods! Also included was a history tour that let us learn more about the various rail cars present on the property. The tour was fun and informative - we easily could have listened to more! We have a very positive experience here, and the space is so unique!

We happened across The Depot Event Center on the web when looking for a venue, and found The Depot…read more We were not disappointed and have booked with them twice now. The facility is beautifully quaint, and met our needs and expectations. The Manager, Tim, is very friendly, flexible, and accommodating. We highly recommend The Depot Event Center. You would not be disappointed.

The Pizzuti Collection is now home to Bar Room, a really cool Jamaican permanent art installation…read moreand working bar located inside of the museum. It is an homage to Skankland, Columbus' first reggae bar, and a nod to Roots Records, Columbus' first and only reggae focused record shop. Both of these businesses are gone now, which is what makes this bar so very cool. The atmosphere is joyous and just very special. The drinks are all very good, and they have a really good Jamaican menu featuring jerked chicken, ox tail and vegetarian pies. All delicious. There is a $5 admission fee if you are not a Columbus Museum of Art member, but I renewed our membership because this place made it so worth it. You might be able to get a free pass through the Columbus Metropolitan Library too, but I seriously recommend getting a CMA annual membership to support great art like this.

Attended a reception at the Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti during a conference last week…read more The current museum exhibition (Las Vegas Ikebana: Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi) showcased some interesting works, including several dance-related pieces, a seesaw titled "See-See Riders", Sadness be Gone! Forever (ink on paper), and a video focusing on the color green. The setup of the displays made the rooms feel bare, but it was good for a quick walkthrough. I was actually more captivated by the lovely sculptures outside, surrounding the building. There were about 4 or 5 that I was able to check out while I was there (Jim Hodges' artwork is particularly unique and impressive).

What a neat little museum! We got complementary tickets after visiting the Wescott House, and I'm…read moreglad we stopped by! They have the "Wright in Ohio" photography display of all the Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Ohio, as well as one of the original urns from the restored Wescott House. The "No Such things as Strangers" by Lelia Byron was neat to see, also. My favorite exhibit, though, is the "Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic" (Covid). A powerful juxtaposition of two historic events our Nation has faced. These photos are so moving. They are working on the North wing, and it should be completed later this month. This museum is a must see if you're passing through! Springfield has a huge support of art and music and that is great to see!

We traveled to this art museum today just to see it. Unfortunately several rooms were under…read morerefinishing and preparing for new art. In no spite of that, we liked it. It's a small art museum but given that we saw some great pieces. The first room wasn't impressive, it appeared as though the artist repurposed 'junk' to create his gallery. We didn't stay long in this room. The others displayed local artists and pieces that the museum owned. It was worth the trip.