Our family LOVES to visit COSI (Center of Science and Industry) in Columbus, Ohio. There is always something new to do and explore there.
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.
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.
Meal Options
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 it’s newest addition Bean Sprouts with creative presentation and sneaky ways to fit in your veggies, with the veggie tots.
1. Live Shows
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.
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.
2. Outdoor Play at Big Science Park
On a beautiful day, kids can show off their strength by lifting a car and play around with air pressure.
3. Hands-on Learning Exhibits
Kids have so much fun with the hands-on exhibits that they almost forget that they are learning. The adults enjoy playing too.
4. You can Play with Water
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.
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.
5. Special Exhibits
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.
6. Great Educational Movies
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.
7. You can ride a unicycle!
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!
You can find out more about COSI from their website.
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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Jessica
I would live to take my kids to COSI!
Norma W
have never been and would love to take my girl and my nephew
Erika Patterson
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Erika Patterson
We would love to go!
Theresa m
We have never been! Would love to go!!!
Kathy Roaden
We loved COSI when we went with cub scouts!
Amy Q
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!
Linda H.
I would love to take my daughter for a weekend in Columbus. We’ve never been in the COSI.
Rachel Faris
I’ve never been to COSI, but have been thinking of taking our family there sometime. We would love to win! 🙂
jamie
love to go!
Brianne
I haven’t been since I was in elementary school and have been wanting to take my kiddos!
Holly Robinson
I want to win because my three boys would love to go
Alison
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!
Whitney Rogers
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!
Jessie
I haven’t been to COSI since I was a kid – I would love to take my daughters!
Trisha Burgess
I would love this so my daughter can go!
Angela Bergren
My kids are completely engrossed with science at the moment and COSI looks like a wonderful place to visit to help spur their imaginations!
Laura H.
We would love to go to COSI! It looks like so much fun!
Vanessa Due
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!
Jennifer Stephens
we have never been to Cosi, but know my family would enjoy the visit
Sadie B.
I would like to win and take my kids for spring break. They can’t wait to see the planetarium.
Michelle
We’ve never been to COSI before! We’d love to join in the educational fun 🙂
Amy B.
It has been a couple of years since we went to COSI, so we would love to return to this wonderful place. 🙂
Jamie Grice
Definitely would love to go back now that my girls are a little older!
Cristy R.
My kids would have a blast at COSI!
Heather
I haven’t been to COSI since I was a kid and I loved it!! I would love to take my boys!
Amy Beam
What a great way to run off some energy while it’s so cold outside!
Jill Robinson
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!!
Mary Johnson
I haven’t been to COSI since I was a kid, I would love to take my little girl!
Tony
My kids would love it.
Dorothy Gillstrap
Would love to visit COSI!
Katrina Weghorn
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!
Tammi Powell
We would love the opportunity to go to COSI!
Melanie
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 🙂
theresa
I want to win b/c I haven’t been to COSI in years and have been wanting to take my daughter!
Holly B
I haven’t been since I was a kid, would love to go back!
Emily S.
I haven’t tried visiting COSI yet- looks like there’s lots of fun and learning to be had!