SO COOL, KIDS FORGET THEY’RE LEARNING
One of the largest modern-built science centers in the world, COSI features large, self-contained exhibit areas that are each focused on a single topic and were created as immersive “learning worlds.” The main exhibit areas include: Adventure, Energy, Gadgets, Life, Ocean, Progress and Space. Notably, the Space section has a re-creation of astronaut and Columbus native John Glenn’s Friendship 7 spacecraft from the Mercury-Atlas 6.
COSI offers plenty of other unique features, such as: The National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, which is the largest digital screen in the state; an interactive “little kidspace” area for children up through first grade; an outdoor Big Science Park; and a 60-foot diameter, 220-seat Planetarium (Ohio’s biggest) with brand-new digital projection. With so much to see and do at this museum, you’ll definitely want to book a stay at one of the nearby COSI hotels.
Since its opening in 1964 COSI has connected with nearly 30 million unique visitors between its on-site visits and the largest outreach education program of any science museum in the United States. Its programs range from “COSI in the Classroom” and “21st Century Lab” field trips to Interactive video conferencing programs around the world and the “COSI On Wheels” traveling outreach program. In addition, COSI established a “Camp-In” overnight program for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in 1972—a practice that’s become commonplace in museums across the nation.
If you’re planning to expand your mind and visit this spectacular museum, hotels near COSI can offer a comfortable place to let your brain relax and recharge!
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This unique attraction gets rave reviews across the country. Bring the whole family and stay at one of the nearby COSI hotels from the Choice Hotels family for an unforgettable educational experience!