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Columbus, OH
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A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Museum |
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491 West Broad St, Columbus 43215 • 614-228-6353 |
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Two minutes from downtown is America's first Harley dealership, established in 1912. A store, museum, and ice cream parlor all under one roof, the original storefront has been carefully re-created, and a life-sized, talking A.D Farrow greets visitors upon their entrance. Enjoy a cup of coffee from the former Harley oil tank (cleaned thoroughly, of course) and browse through a collection of vintage Harleys, clothing, and memorabilia. There is also a vast assortment of current Harley gear in the shop adjacent to the museum. |
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Center of Science and Industry (COSI) |
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333 W Broad St, Columbus 43215 • 877-257-3674 |
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Aptly billed as "The Fascination Destination," this 300,000 square-foot center offers changing exhibits such as a gravity-defying unicycle visitors can ride across the three-story atrium. Interactive, hands-on exhibits spotlight the ocean, life sciences and archaeology. Be sure to catch a show at the John Glenn Extreme Screen Movie Theater. You'll be wowed by the visual detail of special films on an eye-popping 83 feet wide and 7-stories tall screen. |
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Columbus Museum of Art |
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480 E Broad St, Columbus 43215 • 614-221-4848 |
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Collections in the museum range from French Impressionists to American Modernists and other late 19th- and early 20th-c American and European modern art, including major works by Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Hopper and O'Keeffe. Changing exhibits include photography, textiles, folk art sculpture and an interactive "I-Spy" show that helps all ages learn about and interpret the featured art. Derby Court and the Sculpture Garden provide places to relax and eat lunch. |
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Ohio Historical Center |
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1982 Velma Ave, Columbus 43211 • 800-686-6124 |
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This center is also the headquarters of the Ohio Historical Society, a facility that showcases Ohio's history from the ice age to the present and the flagship museum in the society's statewide system of 60 historical sites. This 250,000 square-foot structure is also home to a gift shop, 280-seat auditorium, and the society's Archives/Library, which includes the State Archives of Ohio. Other exhibits spotlight archaeology, as well as Ohio's plants, animals, geology, geography, climate and weather. |
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Riffe Gallery |
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77 S High St, Columbus 43215 • 614-644-9624 |
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Operated by the Ohio Arts Council, this facility hosts shows highlighting Ohio artists, as well as the collections of the state's various museums and galleries. Located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse. A recent exhibits have included shows of photography, fashions, sculpture and quilts. |
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Santa Maria |
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90 W Broad St, Columbus 43215 • 614-645-0351 |
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To commemorate the 500th anniversary in 1992 of Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World, city groups and businesses teamed up to moor an authentic, museum-quality replica of the Santa Maria on the banks of the Scioto River. The 77-foot ship, based upon plans from historical archives, hosts tours and overnight camps that allow kids of all ages work in teams to learn how to "survive" as 15th century sailors, load cargo, make rope and grommets, climb aloft, map and navigation tasks, work at ship maintenance as needed. A true test of skill with historical accuracy! |
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Wexner Center for the Arts |
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1871 North High St Ohio State University, Columbus 43210 • 614-292-3535 |
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Part of Ohio State University, the galleries play host to a diverse and changing roster of work from an international array of contemporary artists, emerging filmmakers and documentary producers. Performing arts troupes include dancers and musicians. A cafe and gift shop complete the experience and allow guests to take a little something of their experience home.
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