Columbus Museum of Art

I didn't visit the bulk of the museum (yet), but we saw the Capbell Quartet perform a Halloween show with the Candlelight Symphony concert series & had a great time. I definitely intend to come back for a regular visit to see the rest of the museum, but this concert space was intimate & nice, staff was very friendly & we were pleasantly surprised that parking for this event was free. The quartet were incredibly talented & very personable as well.

The Columbus Museum of Art is a space that surprises and soothes at the same time. Each gallery feels like a conversation between color, form, and emotion — from the bold pop-art numbers to the soft folds of sculptural pink, every piece invites you to pause and reflect. One work declared, “You can’t hurt me, ’cause storms can’t hurt the sky,” — a line that lingered long after I left, reminding me how art can turn pain into peace. The museum’s bright glass installation rises like a celebration of imagination, while smaller works — a violin surrounded by currency, a figure wrapped in crochet and childhood memories — speak quietly about identity, value, and memory. After exploring, I stopped by the museum café for a delicious latte, the perfect way to sit, reflect, and watch the light pour through the windows. It’s the kind of place that fills you — not just visually, but spiritually. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A must-visit in Columbus for anyone who loves art, design, or just a good cup of coffee in a beautiful space.

Beautiful building with so many awesome pieces of artwork. It has lovely garden and seating area with a restaurant serving some of the most delicious food I have ever had. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and are able to fill you in on the artists. We loved the Columbus Art museum and will definitely come visit again in the future. We got to celebrate Margaret M. Walter wings 10 year anniversary, maybe we will make it a point to go back for the 20th.

My friend and I had a wonderful time at the museum. Getting there was straightforward, we just happened to accidentally miss the entrance and go to the top. It's nicely laid out with a ton of space to explore! We finished one spot and thought we were nearly done, but there were 3 more sections left for us. I enjoyed the exhibits and learned a lot about Ohio history. The attendants were helpful and the map was straightforward. I do wish there was a better sign that upstairs is mostly empty. We thought we had more to explore and we were unfortunately unable to visit the gift shop because their wifi was gone. In all it's a fun experience that I recommend people check out if they have the time.

A nice museum that isn’t too large to cover all in one visit. An array of work spanning different artistic periods. Mostly one of each of the artists you’d recognize (Hopper, Rockwell, the usual…) It wasn’t overly crowded either, which was nice. Enjoyed a specific exhibit: Ming Smith - August Moon, which was beautiful and a lovely nod to the words of August Wilson.

Very peaceful and overall design of the building is very beautiful. The A/C is set to a comfortable temperature as I glanced over the creations of master pieces created to take your mind to places where the eyes can’t.

The Columbus Museum of Art is a nice spot to spend a relaxing afternoon, especially since admission is free on Sundays—which is a great bonus. There’s also free parking just across the street behind the building, which makes visiting super convenient. That said, I was slightly disappointed with the overall experience. While there were a few standout exhibits that really captured my attention, much of the artwork felt repetitive and lacked variety. I was hoping for a more diverse and engaging collection. Still, it’s worth checking out if you’re in the area—especially on a Sunday when it won’t cost you anything.

This is a really special place and I wish I’d had more time. The merger of the original building with new wings - so common in American museums - is really well done. The interior atrium and outside spaces are striking counterpoints to the galleries. I loved learning more about Ohioan artists. Didn’t get to try to cafe. Needed 3 hours, minimum. Glad for my 55 minutes!

Whenever I travel (personal or business) I always make an effort to visit the local art.museum(s). Always worth a stop when I'm in town, The Columbus Museum of Art never disappoints. The permanent collect ranges from antiquity to pr sent (the museum was founded in 1878), and the CMA is host to several exhibits each year. My most recent visit treated me to Wild Earth: JB Blunk and Toshiko Takaezu. Things to know: * The CMA is part of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association, a network of 1,470 art museums and galleries that offer reciprocal free entry to members of the museums in the network. Become a member/support your local art museum, especially if they are part of NARM. * The museum has a cafe, so feel free to make a day of your visit. * There are transportation options available to get to the museum, but it is also just a 20 minute walk from downtown. * There is a good deal of well done street art between downtown and the art center.

I attended my first "BAM" (bar, art, music) event at the museum and had fun! There were dance performances, live art displays, music, cocktails, and great weather! The outdoor area had tables and plenty of green space for sitting and the cafe was open if you got hungry.

Bob Ross once said "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents." Did I mistakenly not buy tickets for our plan A excursion before they sold out? I'll admit to that. Vacation time is such a finicky thing that I didn't want to commit and lost out on what would have been a big mistake of my time. Excuse me, happy accident. Granted plan B came with a 20 dollar each admission. The personable desk worker listed many ways to get a discount that we didn't qualify for. I worried that we should've gone with some other plan. That is, until I actually stepped foot inside. The entirety of the first floor is a child's dream. I know because there were excited children there, not because I was the overly excited overgrown child. In my defense, it was coined the "interactive" exhibit for people like me and my bestie who are young at heart. We wove colored paper together, built LEGO sculptures, explored a hallway of cats- all with stations that asked you to draw and write and use your imagination. Most things you could bring home with you, though we opted to leave them with the others to share like those before us. (Had I not been conserving backpack space I would have reconsidered.) The most impressive room was the Lego room, complete with a massive city landscape with super attention to detail. I know that it is an art museum, with an entire adult floor dedicated to more traditional art. But this section hit me right, and apparently the staff too, as they let a few Lego men loose for a scavenger hunt around the museum. Floor two had multiple rooms all falling into different themes from religion to off the wall bonkers. All sizes and mediums were explored, ready to knock you off your feet with seating about the exhibits. We spent two hours absorbing it all like sponges, being careful to keep the flash off on our cameras. The bathroom itself is even a work of art. It was very clean, had a small assortment of feminine products, and faucets that both washed and dried your hands. There was also a gender neutral bathroom to make everyone feel safe. Your parking can be validated for 7 dollars. I was ready to pay the front desk when I was made aware you can also park for free if you spend seven at the cafe or gift shop. I chose the gift shop, which, while challenging, was not impossible. Things are priced like one would expect, though I found a little skeleton doing yoga that will sit on my shelf to remind me that yes indeed, Mr. Ross, happy accidents are indeed works of art.

I absolutely love the Columbus Museum of Art. It's a must go if you are visiting Columbus. It got some great artworks.

Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum in Downtown Columbus, next to the Columbus College of Art and Design. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, and children. It's free on Sundays and $5 on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Parking is free if you get something at the Museum Store and/or Schokko Café; otherwise, it is $7. I went during April 2024, so their current exhibitions were exceptional! As an art lover, I was so impressed by the spring special exhibitions, Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris, Robin F. Williams: We've Been Expecting You, and American Photography from the 1960s and 1970s, which included many iconic photographs from Diane Arbus and Cindy Sherman. The museum houses American and European art, contemporary art, folk art, glass art, and photography. There are some great pieces by Monet, Renoir, and Picasso. Overall, I think the museum is a bit small compared to the other museums in LA (e.g., LACMA), but I will say it's definitely worth the visit if you love art and going to museums!

I loved it, it has such beautiful interesting art that is so well placed and arranged. It's also a very unique building with a lot of things to do and look at for anybody. I loved all the writings for each room.

Stunning exhibit of Louise Nevelson art and an incredible modern collection. They also have a number of the old masters art in an adjoining gallery. Do check out the Chihuly glass sculpture that has 236 pieces and weighs 944 pounds. Incredible. Although they charge $7 for parking you can get it validated with a purchase at the gift shop or the cafe. Remember that Sunday is free for everyone and if you have a Cincinnati Art Museum membership(or other Ohio art museum membership) you can get in free on the other days. The parking lot fills up quickly on Sunday so arrive early if you want a parking spot.

I had the best time at my recent trip to CMA for BAM Thursday. There was a dj activities vendors.. s/o to Ms Joy her artwork is amazing and the event was a vibe. The museum was still beautiful but had a few exhibits closed. The Cafe seem to be a vibe for seating but workers weren't friendly.

So great. The museum has a fantastic collection, in general. Really fantastic contemporary section, and very notable historical collection. Well curated and displayed. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff and a surprisingly good restaurant. Solid 10/10 great day spent

Never met a Museum we did not love and the Columbus Museum of Art is truly world class. We enjoy every visit we make and are happy this is in our home town.

I took myself on an impromptu solo date to the Colombus Museum of Art on a Saturday morning. The 2-hour drive from Cleveland is a straight shot down the highway, and though not particularly scenic it's always tempting to stop at Tanger Outlets and/or IKEA...but I digress! The museum has a parking lot attached for easy access to the entrance. Upon entering, you'll notice the building is very well lit and bright. The administration desk is on the left hand side just past the gift shop. As a first time visitor, I almost bypassed the desk entirely. Given the size of the lobby, it blends in and is quite understated. Cleveland's art museum is free, and the same is true to other cities as well. In the Columbus Museum of Art lobby, there simply was not enough signage to indicate that visitors needed to stop and pay for admission. Nonetheless, $18 later and I had access to the museum. I specifically went for the Quilting a Future exhibit and was disappointed that only two of Bisa Butler's pieces were included. I stumbled upon several intriguing pieces, new artists to research, and a couple gems in the gift shop. Can't say I would make another day trip out of a visit but will keep an eye on future exhibits to visit when I'm in the area.

The CMOA is the best museum in the area, but that's not saying much. It has a fine selection of art, but it skews modern and lacks the elegance I like to see in an art museum. Nonetheless, a good experience and a nice space overall.

I LOVE COMING HERE. In college, I came a lot more to study art, and see some of the exhibitions. Brings me back to my artist roots. Some people like to come to museums and visit in other cities and some don't, I usually make it a priority tho to find a museum and visit. If this is you, in Columbus on a visit, come through! Worth the time. On Sundays it's free, double check that tho!!!! Depending on when you see this review, the museum recently added an entire section to the building! The Pizzuti collection hall and they upgraded the museum's storefront. It's amazing! Upon entering, the store is to the left and the coffee cafe is to the right. Bathrooms and lockers are in the same area. Upstairs is mainly for adults I'd say and the downstairs for children, but as the adult I also enjoy going downstairs. They always have something fun to see. Right now it's legos. They do host movie nights, check their listings. The BEST THING they host is called Wonderball. Every year. Double check for dates, it's usually in the fall. I had the honor and privilege of being on one of the subcommittees for the event choosing vendors, entertainment, artists, etc.. The two years I went one theme was black and white and the other was whimsical or something. Anyway, the museum hosts a lot of really cool and unique events. I advise you to get connected. It's a great date idea! I recently brought my fiancé here for a Yelp event. He had never been and has lived here a little over 20yrs. Had a great time he said and enjoyed all the Galleries. No matter what will bring you in, hope you enjoy your time.

I enjoyed taking my family here. There was a lot of art to be enjoyed. I love that it is free on Sundays. You only pay $7 to park, which you can do at the gift shop before leaving to validate your ticket. Most of the art is on the second floor. I thought the archways were beautiful along with the sitting area that featured a glass ceiling and blown glass art. Many of the display rooms carried a theme for the art. On the first floor, they feature exhibitions in a seperate area that costs extra money to enter, even on Sundays. The first floor also has a room dedicated to touching. This was received well by my family as my one year old son was going crazy not being able to touch or feel any of the art pieces. It was very easy to have my son in his stroller and take him around. Overall, a nice art gallery. I would take out of town guests here for something to do.

This place is magical and unexpected and on my quick trip to Columbus, I'm glad I made time for an evening visit!I was lucky enough to see the Marie Laurencin & Robin F. Williams exhibits, but the permanent collection was equally as impressive. I was mesmerized by Antony Gormley's "Freefall II" and Simone Leigh's "Las Meninas II", but nothing prepared me for Mel Chin's "Spirit". The scale of the barrel in contrast to the fragility of the rope perfectly encapsulates the history of North America and the European conquest of its land. The building is beautiful and the way that the collection is broken up leaves surprises around every corner. The staff was lovely and helped me navigate a beautiful walk back to my hotel. I'm so glad I took the time to visit one of Columbus gems.

What a great museum to visit while in Columbus. Plus it is free admission on Sundays.

For a city it's size, Columbus has a very nice museum of art. Easy to navigate; excellent displays and not crowded. I would recommend this not only to locals but as a great place to take visitors to our city.

As someone who has lived in the Columbus area for most of my life I have visited the Columbus Museum of Art many times and it never gets old. There are a wide array of exhibits for all ages and because they have featured exhibits that rotate it keeps things fresh. Recently we checked out the Maurice Sendak: Wild Things are Happening and it was phenomenal. We loved it as well as our parents and young son. One of my other favorites is the "Think outside the Brick" which is a huge display of lego creations which also rotates periodically. Currently they have a replica of the Bexley Drexel theater. I've been to multiple weddings and events here and they have all been wonderful. Can't recommend enough. Also they are free on Sundays! Just an extra charge for certain exhibits and one of the parking lots but if you don't mind walking a little farther the extra lot is free.

Gorgeous venue even before viewing art installations. A very nice experience exploring the nooks and crannies throughout and all staff most helpful and seemingly very happy to be there and help. Gift shop was a win, too, and bought birthday presents. And, icing on the cake -- easy parking on site and purchase in gift shop or cafe gets you free parking validation.

My kids absolutely love open studio on Saturday. They always have different themes if you need guidance on ideas, or welcome free design. They supply all the material. We love when they have guest artists, and bring new ideas too. This is one of our favorite memberships for our art loving kids.

While in Columbus for the day- we decided to come to the Museum. After we purchased general admission tickets- we were sitting near the restrooms when a guest services member came up to us and offered us to get free admission into their special exhibits since one of our family members bought herself one. I thought this was so great. The museum is on the smaller side as most of the exhibits are upstairs. They do have some well known artists as well as some local artists. I appreciated the interactive elements and the seating available throughout. There was a wedding that was setting up so their set up was a little distracting but I enjoyed my time.

When I travel, I try really hard to hit up the art museum (if the town has one) and check the place out. While this wasn't the biggest or baddest art museum I have ever been to, it was worth the trip. Pulling in, the outside of the museum is pretty darn cool. There's some cool brick pavers with outside art sculptures that I thought were beautiful and amazing. There's also a huge steel street thing that says art you drive under pulling in, and its definitely worth a photo shoot to take with your family or friends. Parking is easy and only $5, but if you spend $5 in the cafe or gift shop, they will waive the parking fee for you. The museum essentially is two floors, but only the second floor has the art in it with about 10 different galleries divided up by time period or style. While it's easy to get lost in the galleries, the selection here is extremely limited and not as big as even the Detroit Art Museum or even Cleveland. (I liked Cleveland's art museum WAY WAY better then Columbus. Go figure.) Admission is reasonable here and is $18 for most adults. They do offer senior discounts, military, student and children's discounts as well. Staff is friendly and helpful and if you look at everything you can probably spend about 2 hours total here to check stuff out. I saw a lot of modern art on the main floor along with a really cool horse sculpture made out of tree branches. Plenty of paintings by well known artists, but again, not a huge selection of stuff overall. In my opinion, for art museums in Ohio the Cleveland one is FAR cooler, bigger and better then Columbus. Still worth a trip here though. Thank you to the art museum for a wonderful Saturday afternoon in the cool and cloudy weather!

Fair amount of things to see and rooms to go into. I grew up in Cleveland, whose art mueum is massive, extremely well organized, and free for majority of its exhibits so I think my bar was set a little too high prior to my visit. Overall, did enjoy it a lot! Probably would not go again though. Kind of a one and done place

The Colimbus Museum of Art is a modern facility which can be viewed in three hours at a leisurely pace. I came specifically to view the exhibits, "We stand with Ukraine" and "I hear America Singing: Contemporary Photography".While famous works by artists are on display like Rodin, Picasso, Matisse and Rubens, CMOA has many other strengths. I particularly enjoyed the many helpful docents who will fully technically analyze works of art for you. They are engaging, upbeat and highly knowlegable. The Wonder Room allows a hands-on experience for all ages and an area to display your work. The Schokko Cafe is adjacent to the Patricia M. Jorgenseal Sculptue Garden with a reflective pool and table and chairs set-up to enjoy your treats. Masks are not required at this time. The museum is generally open 10-5 but is free on Sundays. On Thursday nights CMOA hosts a "Bar, Art, & Music event from 5 pm-9 pm. The price is $5. Parking is $5 or it is free with a purchase at the Museum Gift Shop. Prices are very reasonable at the shop and they have a wide variety of items. Maps of the museum can be obtained on-line or at the admissions desk. The current admission prices are (adults $18), (seniors 60+, students, and children 4-17, $9). Veterans and their families are free.

For a smaller Museum the exhibits and collections are wonderful. I was lucky enough to see the Maurice Sendak exhibit that showed. I've been a fan forever. I grew up on Really Rosie from Carol King and all the related cartoons and songs. They had early drawings, finished pieces and also some of the creative pieces from the pop up book Mommy that Sendak did in the early 2000s. There was also a great exhibit of tapestries that were made from some templates. Their scale and beauty was breathtaking. Great place to enjoy a few hours.

Staff: The staff here are very friendly, very welcoming and extremely informative. There's a few who are quite good conversationalist when your looking for someone to have a very intuitive and intellectual conversation. Exhibits: There is a wide variety of art exhibits. My personal favorite was coming to see the Vincent Van Gough exhibit, it was absolutely phenomenal and so inspiring its an absolute must see. Experience: My experience here was one of the greatest experiences I've had coming to the museum. I've came a lot and I'm always impressed by the new exhibitions that they get in. Ombiance: Is so calm, quiet, and relaxing it's an amazing feeling. Gift Shop: It's nice but it is quite overpriced for my taste. I definitely recommend coming and visiting the museum when you get a chance stop and see the Van Gough Exhibit before its gone.

Loved the Maurice Sendak exhibit! First time at this museum and we enjoyed our visit. It was crowded and a bit noisy outside of the special exhibit area which was lovely. The Sendak show was spacious and the displays were done well. Really enjoyed the journey through his career. There was a wedding going on upstairs and seemed to have a lot of group activity going on which increased the noise level in part of the building, but the main parts of the building where standard collections were shown were more quiet. If you are looking for a quiet contemplative place to view the art, probably go on a weekday. Nice gift shop. Easy parking.

Went on a Sunday and there were a bunch of families there. Admission is free but in the parking lot near the facility cost $5. Plenty of exhibits to see but not many for a granddaughter of 17months. Although, she seemed to enjoy what she saw. Will go back with hubby to see the current exhibit!

I love art museums I go to one and every city I travel to, they have some cool interactive things to do, kinda small compared to other museums but it's definitely worth going to, They have the best museum food too. I got the bread basket and the soup. It was amazing. Definitely a cool place to go.

Great museum in Columbus. We were traveling and I wanted to check out the museum after spending several hours at the Botanical Gardens. We were not even sure we were going to purchase tickets but once inside and finding out the exhibits I decided to go through. My hubby opted to sit in the lobby. I was fascinated by Raphael's paintings on the Dresden Tapestries. These tapestries were done in the 14th or 15th century. That in itself is amazing. Bonus were the Roden's I saw. He might me my favoirte all time artist. So whenever I can see one of his sculptures that's a plus. The modern art exhibit was good as well. All in all worth the visit. And it was not crowded which is always a plus for me. I think my senior admission was $9.00 so not bad. There was a $7 fee to park but if you spend $7 or more in the gift shop or cafe that takes care of parking. So not a bad deal.

This museum holds a wide array of various art pieces. There are glass pieces, bronze pieces, paintings, ceramic's, etc. But unfortunately, much of the 'art' here is not what you would expect to see in such a large museum. I'm not sure who is in charge of acquiring art for this museum but one wing has the most uninteresting art I've seen, with the exception of one piece. The 'Art for life, 2021' wing. Yuk! I doubt I'll come back.

I haven't been here since I was like 10 or 12 but boy have the museum has changed! I think they change the kids place every so often. The kids loved it! They got to build a fort and learn about our eco system! They got to feel things and build things. They had a wall where you can leave your comments on how u can change the world on about changing the eco system and take home a packet of seeds to plant. We plant some in our back yard and can't wait to see what they look like!!! Will definitely be back on sundays as it's free. But it's $5 parking

OMG I love this museum! Just the right size museum. Well designed. Spent several hours there and didn't get museum feet. Numerous gorgeous paintings and mixed media artwork, some by famous artists like Peter Paul Rubens and some by artists I never heard of. Not at all crowded when I visited on a weekend in October. Easy paid parking in outdoor lot very close to entrance. Great activity rooms and exhibits for children to enjoy.

The Columbus Museum of Art has available at least one work by Jules Olitski. World Renowned Art Critic Clement Greenburg once described the colorfield genius Olitski as "the greatest painter alive." Later in life Olitski visited and spoke at the CMA - that's one of the few times I believe I've perhaps seen an Olitski hanged at the museum. Please, please, please, put this genius on display where it rightfully belongs, along with Helen Frankenthaler and the others. Plus, Jules was just a really good soul, engaging conversationalist, and all around nice guy. But enough of my Olitski inspired rant. We are fortunate to be home for the collection and resource that is the CMA. In the shadow of one of the great art schools in America, this museum quietly performs an important mission. With its heavy emphasis on craft and folk art while still paying due attention to classic art influences, the CMA introduces the community to a wide array of important art movements, seeks to educate about the origins, and lead the viewers to a deeper and more diverse understanding of the art world. I would characterize it as some characterized the mighty Ohio River of the pre-dam era of the 18th Century - a mile wide and a foot deep. But that mile wide and foot deep art, if carefully studied, can be the entry to a fantastic world of art that is available more deeply in a network of other important partner museums Nationwide. We have hosted in Columbus an amazing exhibition of works by lowbrow cartoonist R. Crumb and his "Book of Genesis" in the past, as well retrospectives of master painters such as Belgian impressionist Paul-Henri Bourguignon. PHB took up residence in Columbus with his wife Erika, who herself was a recognized leading force in the world of Cultural Anthropology, and focused work of that department at Ohio State University. So, the point is that while we don't have everything in terms of major works at the CMA, we are home to some truly fantastic holdings. They are well worth exploring. One of my favorite days is BAM Thursdays, which provide a social opportunity to explore the museum and meet new people in the balance. Check this museum out. It's a great place for a first date (or a second, third or fourth) because if the conversation lags for a moment, there is always something in front of you to inspire continued interaction! It's also a great place to sit and think about creativity and your place in the world.

The Columbus Museum of art is a lovely little museum. The nice thing about the museum is that parking is free. Free admission is given to everyone on Sundays so it is accessible for everyone.

The Columbus Museum of Art is a beautiful structure with very interesting exhibits in it. They have some of the greats including Bearden, Matisse, Rembrandt, Picasso and others. They also have some innovative programming going on including the Center for Art and Social Engagement (CASE) which creates opportunities for people to engage and discuss complex current issues in society using the art in their collection. Very cool! When I went to the museum, the Who We Are: Journeys of Recovery exhibit was there. It was very interesting. The artists in this exhibit have some form of mental illness and it highlights how their art expresses aspects of their experience including their joy, their passion, their pain, their struggle and their triumphs. All were very inspirational! We also saw the Black Light Magic Exhibit. This is an exhibit with black light posters and other objects from the collection of Daniel Donahue. These pop culture artworks served as social and political statements in the American counterculture of the late 1960s and early1970s. Really cool! There is an area called the Wonder Room that's an area for kids to draw art and interact with each other. When I was walking into the room, this little kid was walking out and he exclaimed "This is so much fun! This is the best day ever!!" It was so cute. As an adult, I shared his enthusiasm. ;-) This room was full of color and had so many interesting things to look at. There are many activities for kids too be Hands-On with and use their imaginations. So much fun! I enjoy going to museums and the Columbus Museum of Art did not disappoint! And, it's free on Sundays!

Came here for the free family Sunday access. It was such a great time, and I appreciate this gem being free to the community.

I've been to CMA 3 times now and I'm wondering why I've never reviewed it. It's a great place to go! It's free for OSU students through D-tix, which is usually how I go. Since I'm no longer a student, I do what the public does. It's free admission on Sundays. Fantastic! There are so many people here on Sundays though. Lots of parents with kids and everyone from all around everywhere. It was a bit noisier here than my previous visits. But I get that everyone likes free admission. I didn't spend a ton of time engaging with the art since a lot of the stuff doesn't change. My friends and I probably weren't there even an hour, so it seemed. Some of the rooms did have new stuff so I read through the descriptions here and there. I like the special exhibitions though. You always have to pay for those, but they tend to have some of the best stuff to see, in my opinion. They change up every so often and it's always a lot quieter in there. It's a nice facility though! It's nice to find free things to do in the city. There's a restaurant in here if you get hungry and you can sit in the courtyard, which looks very pretty on a nice day. Parking isn't bad. The closest lot to the building makes you pay. But there's a free lot just yards away or you can opt for parallel parking.

There's things for everyone to do. If you have children and need to keep them busy, they have interactive stations

I truly love finding amazing art museums in places where I would not have expected to find amazing art museums. Manchester New Hampshire. Milwaukee Wisconsin. Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Salt Lake City Utah. Raleigh North Carolina. And now I can add the Columbus Museum of Art to the list. The museum isn't free and I'm okay with that. There are a number of discounts that I don't qualify for and they had a special exhibit that was extra but it was all worth it. Would you expect to find Rembrandt sketches or Rubens paintings or Matisse or Kirchner or Hopper or a Monet here in Columbus Ohio? I would not have and so it was wonderful to have these pieces here to see. There was even a Romare Bearden on display, a Charlotte North Carolina artist! Gift shop was great and I found some prints and postcards to take with me. Easy to view, a nice arrangement that made it easy to walk from gallery to gallery. Free wifi was great too. I found street parking. They have a lot and I think that they might possibly validate parking if you make a purchase. [Review 11286 overall, 1063 of 2019.]

Last week I ordered a BLT and my ask on top of that was to have the Salmon that comes on the sandwich to be substituted for Chicken. My sandwich was overall made well except for the fact that the chick I had was at least half undercooked. I was given Raw Chicken and when I told me server, I was scoffed at. The server says, Sure sure. After waiting another 10 minutes and being handed another plate. I ate and left with a poor potentially fatal experience. I don't like to focus creating reviews for businesses I plan not to go back to, but in this case I could not let my experience go to waste, as well as my meal and remaining evening. I hope some amount of quality control could be used going forward. Though I do not intend on returning.

I did not have too high or hopes for this since it is in the middle of Ohio. How ever I was very presently surprised. Me and my mom came at around 7PM on a Tuesday night. We got in for $10 and then paid an extra $5 each to see the Van Gough exhibit that is currently there. WELL worth the $5. There weren't too many people at the museum either. We spent the next 2 hours seeing the exhibit and looking the American, modern, and Impressionism rooms. However now that I'm looking at the pictures here on Yelp I wish we would have spent more time going through all the rooms. Over all this place was really nice and I would come back again if I was ever in town.

Smaller museum but with some good works Regular admission is a little steep ($18), but Thursday night from 5-9pm is $5, plus Sundays are free. Parking $5 in the museum lot. I prefer the older masters, and here those are limited to a couple galleries. Still very pleasant way to spend an afternoon. Almost empty Thursday at 2pm. Walked every gallery in about 2.5 hours. The Chihuly on the 2nd floor is much more colorful than works I've seen elsewhere.

Especially with the new wing that has been built, the Columbus Museum of Art has definitely upped its game. There are always cool special exhibitions coming through and new pieces to see. While still not a huge museum, there is a decent variety to be found. They also have special events going on, from beer and wine tastings to various receptions. Definitely check out their calendar. The gift shop is awesome... it's large with an amazing selection for those young and old, no matter what kind of art you are into (or if you aren't even into art at all!). Really cute looking cafe, I've never dined there but I just might next visit. They are redoing the street near the museum so it's really pretty just to walk around the surrounding area too. Not too shabby for Columbus!

Museums are always a place you can find me It's every town city country I go to I always try to stop into the local museum just to learn about culture their culture and all the various cultures I've always liked the Ohio museum of art It's a great place to go They have free days for people who just want to come and see art

Since the museum bolted on its expanded gallery space, this is such a much better place for art and the permanent collection is being rotated such to really show off its depth. The gallery displaying African art has some great pieces, especially those from the Ivory Coast. The lower level hallway of the original building has a cool study of an original Popeye and some other interesting images that shouldn't go unnoticed. My favorite on this visit is Percy King's 2018 layered composition titled 'Langston Hughes.' Using a build up of birch plywood, masonite, and compressed particle board, it's a striking image of the poet/novelist. I've had one of his poems hanging above my desk for many years: Sometimes a crumb falls From the tables of joy, Sometimes a bone Is flung. To some people love is given, To others Only heaven.

Sunday is free admission day for all but one of the galleries. Really nice museum but not very big.

I'd love to give this place a 5 but I felt bad with a 2 so I'm a 3 on this. Some of the good things... I believe it's free on Sunday but they might charge you a little to access certain areas. Free for veterans and active duty all year long. I got my fiancé and mom in free with me. Parking is $7 if you don't buy food or something from the gift shop. We decided to get $7 worth of chocolate instead of paying for parking. The had an awesome Lego exhibit that has tons of detail, and it seems like it changes from time to time. I would have enjoyed it if the entire place was all legos compared to the art they chose. As for the art, I really expected quite a different experience. I think we all did. There were a lot of WTF moments, and I've never had that at an art museum. They had this little screening room that had this bizarre film showing of a man rolling wooden beams around in a field and it looked like it was set in 1700. It was really odd and confused the hell out of us. I hate to say this and I made a joke about it, but it's almost like the traveled around and bought all the unwanted art and hung it up. We kept walking around expecting something different than the next room, but it just got weirder and weirder. The had a small but cool exhibit with 4/5 glass pieces we really liked. The food menu looked pretty good, but we didn't eat there. I'd probably go when you can get in free if you wanted to venture to this intersection museum.

Beautiful work by Bellows, Picasso, Monet, Degas and many others! There are interactive things to do in many rooms, including puzzles and thought provoking questions. The schokko cafe has such delicious food!