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7 Things We Love About COSI

March 22, 2017 By Nedra McDaniel 38 Comments

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Our family LOVES to visit COSI (Center of Science and Industry) in Columbus, Ohio. There is always something new to do and explore there.

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If this is your first visit to COSI, I suggest that you plan on spending most of the day there. You will run out of time before you run out of fun.

Tips for Visiting COSI

Make sure that you get a map and a schedule of the events going on that day. The special exhibits and movies could be more popular at certain times of the day. I would recommend purchasing your Giant Screen tickets when you get there and then visit the other exhibits in between.

If it’s your first visit, I would recommend guiding your kids through each section and offering to take them back to their favorite parts toward the end of your time there, otherwise, you might not see all of it during your visit.

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Meal Options at COSI

It also helps to have a game plan when it comes to food because you will likely be there during a meal time.

COSI does have onsite dining at the Atomic cafe that also offers healthier menu options with its newest addition Bean Sprouts with creative presentation and sneaky ways to fit in your veggies, with the veggie tots.

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1. Live Shows at COSI

COSI offers a variety of live shows. Make sure that you get a program schedule when you first arrive so that you can make time for the shows that interest you.

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You do not want to miss out on a game of Rat Basketball! We missed it because we were busy exploring other parts of the museum during our 1st visit and made sure that we attended a show during our second visit.

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2. Outdoor Play at Big Science Park at COSI

On a beautiful day, kids can show off their strength by lifting  a car and play around with air pressure.

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3. Hands-on Learning Exhibits at COSI

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Kids have so much fun with the hands-on exhibits that they almost forget that they are learning. The adults enjoy playing too.

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4. You Can Play with Water at COSI

The Ocean exhibit lets guest play with water in a variety of hands-on activities and you can even climb down inside a mini-submarine.

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Kids do have the potential to get wet in this exhibit so you might want to keep a close eye on them if you are concerned that they will get themselves drenched.

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5. Special Exhibits at COSI

There are always new exhibits to look forward to at COSI to keep you coming back. Make sure that you check the calendar to learn about what special exhibit will be running during your visit.

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6. Great Educational Movies at COSI

COSI offers a great selection of educational movies to choose from on the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater.

We watched a really interesting 3D movie about WW2 during our last visit. It communicated difficult subject matter in a way that was easy for kids to understand.

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7. You can ride a unicycle at COSI

Where else can you safely ride a unicycle two floors in the air?

This is a very popular attraction that tends to have a long line. It’s a great experience so take advantage of a short line if you see one.

COSI does a fantastic job of making science interesting and FUN!

Learn More About COSI

You can find out more about COSI from their website. 

Where is COSI Located?

COSI is located at 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

614.228.2674

Disclosure: I was given admission for review purposes. All opinions are my own. 

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Comments

  1. Jessica

    February 19, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I would live to take my kids to COSI!

  2. Norma W

    February 19, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    have never been and would love to take my girl and my nephew

  3. Erika Patterson

    February 19, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Trying a comment again, last one isn’t registering.

  4. Erika Patterson

    February 19, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    We would love to go!

  5. Theresa m

    February 19, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    We have never been! Would love to go!!!

  6. Kathy Roaden

    February 19, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    We loved COSI when we went with cub scouts!

  7. Amy Q

    February 19, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    We love COSI so much my youngest wanted to go there for his birthday — it’s all he asked for! Would love to take him back for his birthday this year!

  8. Linda H.

    February 19, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    I would love to take my daughter for a weekend in Columbus. We’ve never been in the COSI.

  9. Rachel Faris

    February 19, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    I’ve never been to COSI, but have been thinking of taking our family there sometime. We would love to win! 🙂

  10. jamie

    February 19, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    love to go!

  11. Brianne

    February 18, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    I haven’t been since I was in elementary school and have been wanting to take my kiddos!

  12. Holly Robinson

    February 16, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I want to win because my three boys would love to go

  13. Alison

    February 15, 2015 at 5:18 am

    I actually live in Texas, but I’d love to win this and give it to my friend who lives in Ohio so she could take her family!

  14. Whitney Rogers

    February 13, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I loved COSI as a kid!! I remember doing the COSI camp-in’s as a Girl Scout! I would love to take my 2 children! I know they would have a blast!

  15. Jessie

    February 13, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I haven’t been to COSI since I was a kid – I would love to take my daughters!

  16. Trisha Burgess

    February 12, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    I would love this so my daughter can go!

  17. Angela Bergren

    February 12, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    My kids are completely engrossed with science at the moment and COSI looks like a wonderful place to visit to help spur their imaginations!

  18. Laura H.

    February 12, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    We would love to go to COSI! It looks like so much fun!

  19. Vanessa Due

    February 11, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    We’re planning to take a short weekend trip to Columbus and Indianapolis this summer. (for budget we are sticking to close locales this year) this would be a great treat for my 2 girls. And our budget!

  20. Jennifer Stephens

    February 11, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    we have never been to Cosi, but know my family would enjoy the visit

  21. Sadie B.

    February 11, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    I would like to win and take my kids for spring break. They can’t wait to see the planetarium.

  22. Michelle

    February 11, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    We’ve never been to COSI before! We’d love to join in the educational fun 🙂

  23. Amy B.

    February 11, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    It has been a couple of years since we went to COSI, so we would love to return to this wonderful place. 🙂

  24. Jamie Grice

    February 11, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Definitely would love to go back now that my girls are a little older!

  25. Cristy R.

    February 11, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    My kids would have a blast at COSI!

  26. Heather

    February 11, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I haven’t been to COSI since I was a kid and I loved it!! I would love to take my boys!

  27. Amy Beam

    February 11, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    What a great way to run off some energy while it’s so cold outside!

  28. Jill Robinson

    February 11, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    My husband and I are big kids, and I’m a huge nerd, so we’ve been wanting to go to COSI for a while now, just haven’t made it there. Would love to go!!

  29. Mary Johnson

    February 11, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I haven’t been to COSI since I was a kid, I would love to take my little girl!

  30. Tony

    February 11, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    My kids would love it.

  31. Dorothy Gillstrap

    February 11, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Would love to visit COSI!

  32. Katrina Weghorn

    February 9, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    We’ve only been once since we became parents. I’d love to go back and explore some of the areas we didn’t get to last time. It’s a great learning resource! Thanks!

  33. Tammi Powell

    February 9, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    We would love the opportunity to go to COSI!

  34. Melanie

    February 9, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    Hi Adventure Mom!
    We would L O V E to win because we have never been and time is almost up – we are moving overseas in Mai and your giveaway would be an awesome opportunity to go 🙂

  35. theresa

    February 9, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I want to win b/c I haven’t been to COSI in years and have been wanting to take my daughter!

  36. Holly B

    February 9, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I haven’t been since I was a kid, would love to go back!

  37. Emily S.

    February 9, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I haven’t tried visiting COSI yet- looks like there’s lots of fun and learning to be had!

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