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Due to new COVID-19 policies, admission to COSI will require a timed ticket reserved online in advance, including for COSI Members. COSI is requiring the use of a face covering for ages 6 and older while visiting COSI.
Some COSI experiences will not be available due to COVID-19 restrictions. These include, but are not limited to, the National Geographic Giant Screen, Motion Simulator and Highwire Unicycle.
Click here to view our full reopening guide.
MEMBER RESERVATIONS
Member Categories, Pricing and Benefits
*The Columbus Arts & Culture Fee helps make the arts available to all by funding exemplary artists, arts organizations and programs that educate and engage audiences throughout Greater Columbus.
Basic Level Benefits:
- Year-long admission to COSI
- Free unlimited admission to American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery at COSI.
- Free unlimited admission to select exhibitions in the American Museum of Natural History Special Exhibition Gallery.
- Free or discounted reciprocal admission to 360+ science centers. View Details
- Invitations to Member Previews and Events.
- Discounts on Planetarium shows, National Geographic Giant Screen movies, and the Motion Simulator.*
- Discounts on parking and traveling exhibits.
- 10% Discount on Science2GO! and Atomic Café purchases.
- Service fee waived for online and phone purchases.
*Due to restricted spaces, the National Geographic Giant Screen movies, and the Motion Simulator experiences will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
Premium Level Benefits:
- ALL Basic Level Benefits Plus:
- Free unlimited admission to regularly-scheduled daytime Planetarium shows.
- One free add-on guest per visit.
- 50% off admission to nearly 200 children’s museums. View Details
Ultimate Level Benefits:
- ALL Premium Level Benefits Plus:
- Free, unlimited National Geographic Giant Screen movies.*
- Free, unlimited admission to the Motion Simulator.*
*Due to restricted spaces, these COSI experiences will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
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Ultimate Family Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Premium Family Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Basic Family Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Grandparent Memberships include two named adults and grandchildren 18 and under.
Single Adult Memberships include one named adult and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Please note that Family Access Memberships are available to families who participate in Ohio Directions, WIC, or Ohio Medicaid. Proof of participation is required. Please submit by email a copy of eligibility documentation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. after purchase.
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Family Access Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Available with photo ID and proof of participation in WIC, Ohio Directions or Ohio Medicaid.
Please note that Teacher Memberships are open to certified public/private PreK-12th grade school teachers, teachers at licensed/registered child care and preschool facilities, college/university faculty, and home educators only.
You will be asked to submit verification of your eligibility each year prior to receiving cards. Acceptable forms of verification include: Faculty ID, OEA card, Teaching license/certificate, or letter from your school district indicating intent to home school. When purchasing online, one of the above forms needs to be emailed or faxed (614.629.3150) to COSI.
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Teacher Memberships include two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.
Open to certified public/private PreK-12th grade school teachers, teachers at licensed/registered child care and preschool facilities, college/university faculty, and home educators.
Please note that you will be asked to submit verification of your eligibility each year prior to receiving cards. Acceptable forms of verification include: Faculty ID, OEA card, Teaching license/certificate, or letter from your school district indicating intent to home school. When purchasing online, one of the above forms needs to be emailed or faxed (614.629.3150) to COSI.
Individual + Guest Memberships include one named individual (13+) and one guest with every visit.
Add-On Guest
Bring a different guest (friend, family member, babysitter) every time you visit.
COSI Gift Memberships
COSI memberships make a great gift and are available year-round.
To purchase a gift membership, simply select the membership level below and check the "This is a gift membership" box during checkout. You may select additional preferences for your gift at that time.
