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The Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Formed in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, it was the first art museum to register its charter with the …
The Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Formed in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, it was the first art museum to register its charter with the state of Ohio.

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Feb 23, 2024
Yeah art is great, museum will steal your money. Paid up front for my parking after they tried pushing to spend it at the cafe so I can spend more money. I go get out of parking, oh wow I have to pay… Full review by Ally A
Oct 18, 2023
What a wonderful surprise! This was a fantastic museum. For its size, it had a bit of everything: Mesoamerican pottery, European masters, Impressionists, modern glass, LGBT art, bronze sculptures, … Full review by Lee A
Sep 10, 2023
I thought the museum was fantastic until I reached the hallway painted with Baal and other demon/child sacrificing images. I understand art is meant to provoke and initiate reaction; however, I was a… Full review by ashley M
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Architectural style:Second Renaissance Revival
Established:1878

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This is just a museum for local artist? Nothing really old from other centuries? Or other countries?
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If you go to the museum web site and click on the menu in the upper right, click Art and then Collection and you'll get a good sense of what's there.
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Do you guys have a wheelchair for those who can't walk that much.and do you sell alcohol
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Yes on the wheelchair , No on the alcohol.
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How much time should I allow for my visit?
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A tour given by a docent can be helpful to understand the history of the pieces and take a little extra time but it is worth it. Add in time for shopping and it could take about two to …
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A tour given by a docent can be helpful to understand the history of the pieces and take a little extra time but it is worth it. Add in time for shopping and it could take about two to three hours.
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Do I have to book a ticket
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I simply bought my ticket at the door when seeing the Picasso exhibit. In fact, I have never booked ahead the times I have visited the museum. Then again I went early and on a …
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I simply bought my ticket at the door when seeing the Picasso exhibit. In fact, I have never booked ahead the times I have visited the museum. Then again I went early and on a weekday. They do have free parking in the back. Perhaps you could call ahead or email them to make sure.
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Do I book a ticket or just go there ?
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we went during the week and just walked in to buy our tickets. I would check their web site if a special exhibit is in place.
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