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Columbus Museum of Art    

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The Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Formed in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, it was the …

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Nov 24, 2024
I went with my niece and sister on a Saturday afternoon. (By the way, Sunday is free day.) There are lots of ways to get a discount off the 20.00 a head price for entry. (Plus seven bucks for parking…Full review by Bryan H
Oct 21, 2024
We were impressed with all the family-friendly sections of the museum. Kids had fun in the Wonder Room and other interactive sections downstairs, and got to make their own art using a wide variety of…Full review by kalispunk19
Sep 20, 2024
Paid $20 each to view a small, rather undistinguished collection of art. Aside from a respectable sampling of impressionist and European artworks along with a few nice bronzes, there is little of in…Full review by Chris W
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Great Experiences With Great Art
Columbus Museum of Art’s mission is to create great experiences with great art for everyone. Whether we are presenting an exhibition, desi…
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The Columbus Museum of Art is a great place to get acquainted with the works of artists such as Renoir and Picasso. If intricate observation…
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The Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum located in downtown Columbus. Formed in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, it was t…
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Facts

Established:1878
Located:480 E. Broad St.
Area:Under 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Construction completed:1931
Architect:Richards, McCarty and Bulford; Robert Aitken
Executive Director:Brooke A. Minto
Architectural style:Second Renaissance Revival
Visitors:254,092 (in 2022)
Type:Art museum

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This is just a museum for local artist? Nothing really old from other centuries? Or other countries?
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The museum has art from all over the world in the permanent collection, and other temporary exhibits that are curated from other museums from all parts of the world. There are …
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The museum has art from all over the world in the permanent collection, and other temporary exhibits that are curated from other museums from all parts of the world. There are some local artists as well, it is a nice museum with a wide collection of art.
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Do you guys have a wheelchair for those who can't walk that much.and do you sell alcohol
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They do not serve alcohol and there are a limited number of wheelchairs at the Admissions Desk.
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How much time should I allow for my visit?
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A tour given by a docent can be helpful to understand the history of the pieces and take a little extra time but it is worth it. Add in time for shopping and it could take about two to …
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A tour given by a docent can be helpful to understand the history of the pieces and take a little extra time but it is worth it. Add in time for shopping and it could take about two to three hours.
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Do I have to book a ticket
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I simply bought my ticket at the door when seeing the Picasso exhibit. In fact, I have never booked ahead the times I have visited the museum. Then again I went early and on a …
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I simply bought my ticket at the door when seeing the Picasso exhibit. In fact, I have never booked ahead the times I have visited the museum. Then again I went early and on a weekday. They do have free parking in the back. Perhaps you could call ahead or email them to make sure.
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