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COSI

The Center of Science and Industry membership is a MUST HAVE.

 

Ideal for elementary students. There are some things for older kids and a Kidsspace for little ones.

Memberships are less than paying for daily admission three times. So anything past three visits is essentially FREE.

Don't pay to park in the lot. There are plenty of 12 hour meters one block west of the lot. Look around there are even some meterless spots under the bridge!

Regular Operating Hours Wednesday - Saturday
Sunday

10am - 5pm
12pm - 6pm

Bring your lunch in - you can buy food there but save money when you can!

COSI Columbus
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Orton Geological Museum

FREE FREE FREE

Park on 15th Ave. or nearby street between High and Indianola (most spaces are metered)or in the Parking Garage just North the Ohio Union.

Park for FREE conveniently at Tuttle Park and walk half a mile to this site.

 

Present exhibits feature the geologic history of Ohio (showing its rocks, minerals, and fossils) but also include specimens from all over the world. Other exhibits display meteorites (including one that fell in Ohio), minerals, crystals, dinosaurs (including a full-sized replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull), fluorescent minerals, and mammoth and mastodon teeth. The centerpiece of the exhibit hall is the mounted skeleton of a giant ground sloth, one of four found in the state. Other Museum services include: answering questions about geology; identification of rocks, minerals, and fossils; and talks and guided tours for schools and other groups. There is no fee for admission or any of our services. For more information, or to schedule a talk or tour, call (614) 292-6896

There is no entrance fee to visit the Museum, and tours are available on request. Museum hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., but special arrangements can be made to have the Museum open at other hours.

(Text copied from OSU Earth Sciences - Facilities)

155 S. Oval Mall, 43210

Glen Echoe Ravine

See glacial formations, geological, animal, and plant life.

See map or location.

 

Walk in from several points including indianola bridge or the north end of 4th avenue.