If you are looking for COSI Columbus coupons, then you have come to the right place. Coupons for the science center can provide visitors with dollars off admission, and buy one, get one free deals. Most coupons can be found as special group discounts, including special offers for AAA members, active an d reserve military, science center members, college students, teachers, and much more. Coupons can occasionally be found in local print publications as well, including tourist guides and brochures.
The Center of Science and Industry, also called COSI Columbus, first opened to the public on March 29, 1964, in Columbus, OH. On its opening Sunday, more than 5,000 visitors paid 50 cents for adult admission, and 25 cents for a child's admission.http://www.cosi.org/about/history/ Named the number one science center in the United States by Parent's Magazine in 2008, COSI moved to its present location on the Sciota River on November 6, 1999. Today, it welcomes more than 570,000 people each year.http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/11/06/COSI_anniversary.ART_ART_11-06-09_A1_D3FJDFD.html
If you would like to learn more about COSI Columbus, including ways to save on admission, this page offers all the latest information on where to find coupons and discounts for COSI.
Titanic Exhibit COSI
Now thru September 6, 2010, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is at the COSI. Featuring 100 new artifacts, this is the exhibits second trip to the COSI. The exhibit often sells out, so in order to secure your visit, you can purchase tickets in advance online.http://www.cosi.org/visitors/exhibits/titanic/ For information on ways to save on the exhibit, see mahalo's coupon guide for the exhibit here.
COSI Columbus Information
COSI Columbus offers visitors a variety of science related activities and exhibits to enjoy, including over 300 interactive experiences, an outdoor science park, a 7-story extreme screen theater, and America's only high-wire unicycle. Throughout the center's 320,000 square feet of space, you can enjoy a variety of science demonstrations throughout the day, or for an extra fee, check out the latest traveling exhibit.http://www.cosi.org/visitors/group-visits/
The science center also plays host to numerous events throughout the year, and can be rented out by small groups of 30 people or larger groups catering to as many as 5,000 people. Family programs and camps are also available, including overnight camp-ins.http://www.cosi.org/visitors/family/
Where to Get Coupons
- Purchase an annual science center membership and get free admission for a year. You will also save $1 on parking when you purchase discount parking vouchers at the COSI box office for just $4.http://www.cosi.org/members/member-discounts/
- The science center offers several discounts for certain types of people. Certified teachers save 40% on admission, paying just $8. Active and reserved military receive free admission, and save 50% on admission for their spouse and children. Free admissions are available for Little Brother or Little Sister when accompanied by Big Brother or Big Sister. Must present IDs.http://www.cosi.org/visitors/hours-rates/
- Explore Columbus offers Ohio State University students $5 COSI tickets when you present your valid college ID.http://explorecolumbus.osu.edu/generaldiscounts.asp
- Offers AAA members a discount. Call AAA office for additional details.http://ww1.aaa.com/travel2/tourbook/attractionInfo.xhtml?lang=EN&targetID=512884&club=4
- Find discounts through local tourist guides, brochures, and magazines. These can be picked up in the lobby of most hotels, or through Columbus-area tourist centers.
Ticket Prices and Hours of Operation
Ticket Prices
- Adults (13-59): $13.75
- Youth (2-12): $8.75
- Children under 2 are free
- Seniors (60+): $12.75
- Last Friday of each month, from 5pm-9pm, admission for everyone is just $8
- Discounted rates for 15 or more people
Operating Hours
- Open Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm
- Open Sundays from Noon-6pm
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- Closed Easter, July 3, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
COSI Columbus Evolution Cart
This 2009 video features one of the science centers daily demonstrations. This demonstration is the Evolution Cart, and discusses 500 million years of human evolution in under seven minutes. The demonstration begins by examining five creatures that lived in the ocean, and works its way from there, examining how these creatures evolved.
