COSI will reopen to COSI Members on July 8, 2020 and to the general public on July 15, 2020.
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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, Planetarium, Motion Simulator and Highwire Unicycle.

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2020 Summer Admission

Summer 2020 Prices

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General Admission

Tickets Price
Adult Ages 13+ $25
Youth Ages 2-12 $20
Under 2 FREE
Senior Ages 60+ $23
Teacher FREE
Military Adult Ages 13+ $23
Military Youth Ages 2-12 $18
 

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Reciprocal Tickets Price
ASTC Adult Ages 19+ FREE
ASTC Youth Ages 2-18 FREE
ACM Adult Ages 19+ $12.50
ACM Youth Ages 2-18 $10

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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.

COSI Hours
July 8-19, 2020
MONDAY......10-5
TUESDAY......10-5
WEDNESDAY......10-5
THURSDAY......10-5
FRIDAY......10-5
SATURDAY......10-5
SUNDAY......10-5

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Parking at COSI
The most convenient parking nearest to COSI is the City of Columbus’ underground garage immediately west of COSI, managed by LAZ Parking. Discounted underground garage parking is $5 for COSI Members and the General Public. In order to take advantage of this discounted rate, please do not arrive at the parking facility before 9:30 a.m. All underground garage tickets pulled between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm will reflect a flat rate of $5 for that day.
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COSI Hours
July 8-19, 2020
MONDAY......10-5
TUESDAY......10-5
WEDNESDAY......10-5
THURSDAY......10-5
FRIDAY......10-5
SATURDAY......10-5
SUNDAY......10-5

BUY TICKETS

Parking at COSI
The most convenient parking nearest to COSI is the City of Columbus’ underground garage immediately west of COSI, managed by LAZ Parking. Discounted underground garage parking is $5 for COSI Members and the General Public. In order to take advantage of this discounted rate, please do not arrive at the parking facility before 9:30 a.m. All underground garage tickets pulled between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm will reflect a flat rate of $5 for that day.
Click here for more information about parking at COSI.


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Reopening FAQs

Q: Are advance reservations required?

A: YES! All COSI Members and guests are required to make a reservation online in advance to visit COSI. A confirmation email will be sent indicating the reservation date/time which should be ready to display as you enter COSI.

Q: Can I make a reservation in person?

A: No. Reservations and ticket sales may not be made in person. Purchasing a membership does not guarantee a same-day visit.

Q: What do I need to bring?

A: COSI Members: Electronic or printed tickets should be in hand and ready for self-scanning as you enter COSI. Digital Membership or physical cards should be ready. To access your digital COSI Membership card, please download the COSI app and login to your account.
Guests: Electronic or printed tickets should be in hand and ready for self-scanning as you enter COSI.

Q: Can I print my ticket at COSI?

A:We are unable to re-print tickets at COSI. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Q: When should I arrive?

A: Please arrive within the 30-minute window on your reservation confirmation. If you’re early, please wait in your car until your scheduled entry time.

Q: What reservation times are available?

A:Reservations are limited and spaced 30 minutes apart to maintain social distance. The first reservations are available at 10am and the last at 3pm, seven days a week. COSI will close at 5pm. The 10:00am and 10:30am entry times on Sunday mornings are reserved for at-risk populations to visit COSI with their families.

Q: Where do I park?

A: Parking is available in the City of Columbus underground parking garage immediately west of COSI (underneath Dorrian Green).

Q: What COSI entrance do I use to enter?

A: Please use COSI’s main entrance on the west side of the building (facing Dorrian Green).

Q: Can I use COSI admission coupons?

A: To minimize exchange of items between guests and the COSI Team, coupons cannot be honored at this time.

Q: Are there special times for at-risk populations (e.g., the elderly) to visit COSI with their families?

A: Yes, the 10:00am and 10:30am entry times on Sunday mornings are reserved for at-risk populations to visit COSI with their families.

Q: Will COSI’s food service locations and gift shop be open?

A: Yes! COSI’s Molecules Cafe, Atomic Cafe, and Science2Go! Gift shop will reopen along with the COSI building.

Q: Are some experiences closed or not currently available to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19?

A: Yes, due to restricted spaces, some COSI experiences will remain closed for the foreseeable future, including:
  • National Geographic Giant Screen Theater
  • Planetarium
  • Gadgets Live Show Stage
  • Motion Simulator
  • High-Wire Unicycle
  • Submarine and Alvinsphere in the Ocean Exhibition Area
  • Bernoulli Blowers and Wind Table in the Gadgets Exhibition Area
  • Mercury Capsule in the Space Exhibition Area
  • 3D Audio interactive in the Life Exhibition Area
  • Wired Voice interactive in the WOSU Exhibition Area
  • Telephones in the Progress Exhibition Area
  • Selected hallway experiences such as Nano, Secrets of Circles, and Sun, Earth, Universe
  • Drinking Fountains

For complete information about COSI’s reopening, click here to view our reopening guide.