Season of Celebrations is a new seasonal exhibit experience, starting on Friday, November 24, 2023, that will transform the museum into a winter wonderland, combining science, education and the festive spirit of the season. With a grand, 40-foot tree in the iconic COSI Atrium serving as the centerpiece, the experience will captivate visitors with enchanting decorations, 50 community-focused trees, 10 Classic COSI exhibit-themed trees along with specialty food & beverage.
The heart of this new experience will be the display of 50 community-focused trees. These trees will be beautifully decorated by local community organizations, schools and nonprofits, each telling a unique story and representing the rich tapestry of the Columbus community. Visitors can stroll through this forest of trees and learn about the organizations and their missions while enjoying the creativity and festive spirit of the adorned space. Throughout the building, every corner will be festooned with twinkling lights, garlands and other décor, including a complete seasonal transformation of COSI’s classic Progress exhibit. Guests can experience what the holidays were like for those living in both 1898 and 1962!
In addition to the visual spectacle, Season of Celebrations will feature a range of themed programming. This includes special science demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids and adults alike, all designed to engage guests in a unique exploration of the season and its ties to the world of science and technology.
Season of Celebrations is everywhere and for everyone at COSI. Be sure to visit all of our seasonal displays on the map marked with a snowflake! View map as image. Download map as PDF.
Special thanks to the following community groups that help make Season of Celebrations special! Visit their trees in our community forest gallery now through January 7th!
Muddy Banks Coffee
Saint Mary School German Village
Autism Society Central Ohio
SproutFive
The Gardner School
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Columbus Academy
Franklin County Coroner’s Office
Stonewall Columbus
CelebrateOne
Opera Columbus
Charity Newsies
Columbus Clippers
Astra Studios
Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Columbus Member Advantage Program
Ohio Carpenters Joint Apprentice and Training Program
CD 92.9 FM
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Franklinton Board of Trade
SSA Group
Sunny 95 WSNY Radio
The COSI Platform Program
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio
National Veteran’s Memorial & Museum
The Works Museum
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
BalletMet
Columbus Gospel Fest
Glass Axis
Ohio Contractors Association
614 Media Group
Ohio Alliance for Arts Education
City Year Columbus
Goodwill Columbus
iHeart Media
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
LinkUS
1221 Art Space
Season of Celebrations is a new seasonal exhibit experience, starting on Friday, November 24, 2023, that will transform the museum into a winter wonderland, combining science, education and the festive spirit of the season. With a grand, 40-foot tree in the iconic COSI Atrium serving as the centerpiece, the experience will captivate visitors with enchanting decorations, 50 community-focused trees, 10 Classic COSI exhibit-themed trees along with specialty food & beverage.
The heart of this new experience will be the display of 50 community-focused trees. These trees will be beautifully decorated by local community organizations, schools and nonprofits, each telling a unique story and representing the rich tapestry of the Columbus community. Visitors can stroll through this forest of trees and learn about the organizations and their missions while enjoying the creativity and festive spirit of the adorned space. Throughout the building, every corner will be festooned with twinkling lights, garlands and other décor, including a complete seasonal transformation of COSI’s classic Progress exhibit. Guests can experience what the holidays were like for those living in both 1898 and 1962!
In addition to the visual spectacle, Season of Celebrations will feature a range of themed programming. This includes special science demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids and adults alike, all designed to engage guests in a unique exploration of the season and its ties to the world of science and technology.
Season of Celebrations is everywhere and for everyone at COSI. Be sure to visit all of our seasonal displays on the map marked with a snowflake! View map as image. Download map as PDF.
Special thanks to the following community groups that help make Season of Celebrations special! Visit their trees in our community forest gallery now through January 7th!
Muddy Banks Coffee
Saint Mary School German Village
Autism Society Central Ohio
SproutFive
The Gardner School
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Columbus Academy
Franklin County Coroner’s Office
Stonewall Columbus
CelebrateOne
Opera Columbus
Charity Newsies
Columbus Clippers
Astra Studios
Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Columbus Member Advantage Program
Ohio Carpenters Joint Apprentice and Training Program
CD 92.9 FM
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Franklinton Board of Trade
SSA Group
Sunny 95 WSNY Radio
The COSI Platform Program
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio
National Veteran’s Memorial & Museum
The Works Museum
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
BalletMet
Columbus Gospel Fest
Glass Axis
Ohio Contractors Association
614 Media Group
Ohio Alliance for Arts Education
City Year Columbus
Goodwill Columbus
iHeart Media
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
LinkUS
1221 Art Space