Exhibits & Live Shows

COSI Admission Information

Admission Package

Adults

Youth

(2-12)

Senior

(60+)

Members

Premium

Members

Supporting

Members

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Tickets

Classic Exhibits + Movie + Adventure $26.50 $21.50 $25.50 $7.50 $5.50 Free
Classic Exhibits + Movie $23.50 $18.50 $22.50 $5.50 $5.50 Free
Classic Exhibits + Adventure $19.95 $14.95 $18.95 $2.00 Free Free
Classic Exhibits $16.95 $11.95 $15.95 Free Free Free
Extreme Screen Movie Only $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $5.50 $5.50 Free
Family Friday Night    What Is This? $9.95 $9.95 $9.95 Movie is $3.50 Movie is $3.50 Free
*Children under 24 months are free. Youth pricing is valid for ages 2-12 years old.

Family Friday Night


COSI offers extended hours and price-reduced admission on the last Friday of every month so you can visit, learn, and play late! General admission is only $9.95 after 5pm and includes all of COSI's Classic Exhibitions plus a movie in the Extreme Screen Theater.


Members get in free and pay only $3.50 for an Extreme Screen Movie (optional).

Spring/Summer 2012 Hours

Normal Spring/Summer Operating Hours:  
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Noon - 6pm

2012 Special Open/Closed Days

Open On:Closed On:
May 28, 2012 | Memorial Day July 3, 2012
July 4, 2012 | Independence Day September 4 - 25, 2012
September 3, 2012 | Labor Day November 22, 2012 | Thanksgiving Day
December 17 & 18, 2012 December 25, 2012 | Christmas Day
December 24, 2012 | Christmas Eve March 31, 2013 | Easter
December 31, 2012  
February 18, 2013 | President's Day  

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Interactive Building Map

Help plan your day at COSI by seeing where exhibits, restrooms, elevators and more are located.

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Atomic Cafe Restaurant

Atomic Café Restaurant

COSI offers food options to tickle the taste buds! Our café offers pizza, deli sandwiches, made-to-order items, and other options to eat healthy.

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School Field Trips

School Field Trips

See what a COSI field trip can do for your students, get admission & parking info, chaperone resources and more.

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Adult Group Tours

Whether you're looking for discounted group rate tickets, a social gathering, a professional gathering, a family adventure, or an adult group adventure, COSI has a group option for you.

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Amenitites

Amenities & Accessibility

All the comforts to make your next visit to COSI easy for the whole family! Get information about Guest Services, lockers, ATMs, and much more.

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Hotels and Restaurants

Columbus Hotels & Restaurants

Planning a trip to COSI has never been easier. Located downtown in the heart of Columbus, there are hotels and restaurants to fit every budget.

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Maps & Directions

COSI is easy to get to! Type your address below the map to see routes and check travel time.

Convenient, On-Site Parking

The city-owned parking lots next to COSI accommodate more than 600 vehicles directly west of the building.

Parking in the city-owned lots adjacent to COSI is $5 (cash only) per day. Please note that credit cards are not accepted at parking booths.

Membership Pays

Ongoing Discounts*

Family Friday Night: $9.95 for all ages 2 and up (last Friday of the month, 5:00pm to 9:00pm).

Groups of 12 or More: Please call 614.228.2674 for discounted rates and reservations. Advance reservations are required for group rate discounts.

Certified Teachers: $9.00 Admission, a savings of more than 40%! Teachers also qualify for discounted memberships.

Military Discount: Active, Reserve, and Retired Military - $2.00 off per person in the immediate family with proper ID. Active military also qualify for discounted memberships.

ASTC & ACM Members: Free exhibits admission with a current ASTC or ACM membership card. Maximum of 2 adults and 4 children admitted free to COSI for reciprocal ASTC members. Science centers within 90 miles of one another are excluded from the program unless lifted by mutual agreement. Please call ahead to verify that you are eligible for the reciprocal admission benefit.

COESRA: $2.00 off exhibit admission with COESRA card. Applies to COESRA card holder and dependent children only.

*These discounts may not be applied to Giant Screen tickets.