Children's Museums
The Columbus Museum
📍 1251 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, GA 31906🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
About The Columbus Museum
Art, local history exhibits & gardens. American art & regional history exhibits are displayed in a former private home with lush gardens. Founded on a 9-acre estate donated in 1947 by W.C. Bradley, a Columbus business leader and philanthropist, to serve as a center of culture and education. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,110 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art and History Museum
- Admission
- Free (donations appreciated)
- Best For
- All ages, families, art and history enthusiasts
- Highlights
- Interactive art exhibits, kids area, Southern art collection, local history displays
- Special Features
- Design Your Visit station, glass blowing workshops, gift shops
💡 Did You Know?
- Founded on a 9-acre estate donated in 1947 by W.C. Bradley, a Columbus business leader and philanthropist, to serve as a center of culture and education
- Housed in a Mediterranean Revival building that was originally a private home, now featuring a spacious three-level venue
- Offers completely free admission with donations appreciated, making it accessible to all visitors regardless of economic background
- Features an innovative 'Design Your Visit' station that allows visitors to customize their museum experience, a notably unique curatorial approach highlighted in reviews
- Offers hands-on glass blowing workshops as special events, providing interactive artistic creation experiences beyond typical museum viewing
💬 What Visitors Say
- Use the Design Your Visit station to customize your experience based on interests and available time - reviewers specifically praised this feature as something more museums should offer
- Plan for approximately 2 hours to explore the three-level venue at a comfortable pace, though the spacious layout allows for self-paced exploration without feeling rushed
- The kids area features well-designed interactive art creation stations that engage children ages 4+ in hands-on learning - highly recommended by parents as educational and entertaining
- Admission is completely free with donations appreciated - ask staff about rotating temporary exhibits and glass blowing workshops during your visit for additional educational experiences
- Take advantage of the family restroom which reviewers noted as notably clean and spacious, particularly helpful when visiting with young children
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