Classic Exhibits
Classic Exhibits come free with General Admission to COSI. From the outer reaches of the Universe to the bottom of the seas, COSI's classic exhibitions will take you on a voyage of discovery.
Space
Ride in a space capsule, maneuver a rover through a Martian landscape, and test your skills as an armchair astronaut.
Live Shows
COSI’s exciting (and explosive) live science shows are included with your admission or Membership.
COSI Lab Spaces
Working research laboratories designed to let you witness scientific research in real time.
Big Science Park
Larger-than-life activities designed to let your inner scientist stomp around and shout out loud.
Ocean
Mighty Poseidon reigns over a mythical playground symbolizing the ancient stories of the sea.
WOSU @ COSI
WOSU@COSI is moving to Gallery 3 and will remain CLOSED until the relocation is complete spring 2017.
Life
From before birth to after death—and the many steps in between—Life explores what makes us human.
Gadgets
Try to lift your own weight in the pulley chair, split laser beams, and build a bridge.
Progress
Travel through time and interact with technology from 1898 and 1962.
little kidspace
Young children can safely climb, build, splash, imagine, and pretend in COSI’s little kidspace®.
Hallway Exhibitions
From gorgeous photography to thought-prevoking collections, enjoy these free, limited-engagement displays while you're here.
COSI Classics
Hair-raising experiences. Cherished childhood favorites. Demonstrations that seem magical.
Big Machines
Bulldozers, dump trucks, and forklifts converge in downtown Columbus again this year for COSI’s annual Science of Big Machines.
Energy Explorers
COSI’s new Energy Explorers exhibition focuses on how energy powers the world around us-from the transportation we take to the products we buy.
Farm Days
Check out huge farming equipment, see a baby chick hatch, "milk" COSI's fiberglass cow, and grow your own seed necklace.
Additional Exhibits
Experiences not included in General Admission Marked exhibits require the purchase of an additional ticket.
The Planetarium
COSI intends to reopen this 200–seat teaching tool to showcase astronomy and inspire Ohioans to explore our amazing infinite universe.
Giant Screen Theater
Experience crystal-clear images on the biggest digital screen in Ohio.
Exhibit Rentals
Exhibit Sales & Rentals For Museum Professionals COSI creates imaginative and innovative experiences for museums around the world. More than 28 million visitors in 56 cities worldwide have enjoyed these educational and interactive exhibits. For sales and rental inquires please contact Josh Kessler, Director of Experience Production at 614.629.3181 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
LOST Egypt Exhibit
Unearth ancient Egypt with hands-on experiences and real Egyptian artifacts.
Hungry Planet
Hungry Planet features over 90 thought-provoking photographs documenting what 30 typical families in 24 different countries eat in a week and how much their food costs.